What's your brand of deodorant/antiperspirant? [Archive]

applekid

Sep 14, 2005, 08:29 PM

A perfect thread for our precious Community Discussion...

So, what kind of D.O. do you people use?

I'll admit I sweat PROFUSELY. While I'm driving, my back is dripping with sweat when I drive more than like 10 minutes with not enough air conditioning. When I work out on the elliptical at the gym, I have sweat dripping from my forehead after about 5 minutes of vigorous running (say 70 to 80 RPM). And now that I'm an aide for the office at school, I am often walking around school for several minutes at a time carrying papers and come back to the office with sweat dripping from my back (maybe I walk to fast). What really sucks is the school has such inconsistent temperatures. When it was really hot and humid for a majority of the building, I had a nice patch of sweat on the back of my gray t-shirt.

I will say I am slightly obese, so maybe I sweat a lot (hopefully for now). Reading the "Do you have shave down there" thread, it appears a little back hair could help ease my sweating issues. Too bad my back is completely nekkid!

But, anyways, getting back to my question... I use Speed Stick and can say it sucks. My underarms are dry long enough. I started using some Speed Stick on my back because I don't want frickin' sweat dripping down my back because of my office aiding job, but I think I need something stronger. I don't quite reek an odor when I sweat (luckily. Unless you're literally putting your nose right onto my clothing), so I guess I'm more in search of a good antiperspirant than a deodorant.

So, what's an effective brand of deodorant/antiperspirant? Preferably a spray that I can put all over my body.

Oh and is it true that aluminum stuff in deodorant/antiperspirants is unhealthy?

Lacero

Sep 14, 2005, 08:30 PM

Old Spice

Jay42

Sep 14, 2005, 08:42 PM

How about a rubber undershirt with some gasket seals.

I use old spice red zone or something (also sweat a lot), but hate wearing any deodorant while working out. I prefer to sweat it all out, feels good and I'm just gonna shower anyway.

Daveway

Sep 14, 2005, 08:44 PM

old spice high endurance and a can of axe always handy. I'm not a big sweater either.

Vader

Sep 14, 2005, 08:44 PM

Speed Stick

macOSX-tastic

Sep 14, 2005, 08:46 PM

i sometimes use that cheap stuff that goes by the naame of LYNX :o

but also use French-Connection-U-K sport. (slightly more expensive but still rather cheap:D

for special occasion i use Hugo boss "in motion".

tastic

Brian Hickman

Sep 14, 2005, 08:46 PM

It's all about the power stripe.

Hickman

Abercrombieboy

Sep 14, 2005, 08:48 PM

Old Spice High Endurance, but I will use a few other kinds depending on what is on sale. I sweat a lot as well under my arms, I find the best way to handle this is not only a decent deodorant, but also wear a tight white crew neck T-shirt under everything except T-shirts, etc. Even in the summer if you wear a Tshirt under your shirt you will stay cooler. It helps wick the sweat away.

You can use any deodorant you want and if you are a big sweater you will get wet spots under your arms without a T-shirt.

EJBasile

Sep 14, 2005, 08:54 PM

From a medical standpoint it is good if you sweat, even if your doing little. It means your bodies "cooling system" is working. Just be sure to get enough water though.

MattG

Sep 14, 2005, 08:55 PM

Old Spice as it doesn't contain any aluminum zirconium (sp?).

denm316

Sep 14, 2005, 08:58 PM

I love Degree, and a little cologne or axe body spray

devilot

Sep 14, 2005, 09:00 PM

Dove! I like the powder smell (like baby powder) or the unscented one.

PlaceofDis

Sep 14, 2005, 09:12 PM

i hardly sweat, but if i do use deodorant/antipersperant its Axe all the way

pivo6

Sep 14, 2005, 09:13 PM

Currently using Axe deoderant/anti-perspirant and I don't really care for it. I've liked Old Spice High Endurance in the past.

Does anyone still use roll-on types? Do they still make it that way? I hated the way they felt going on.

wrc fan

Sep 14, 2005, 09:15 PM

old spice high endurance, i haven't found anything that works better. although one time i used my ex-girlfriend's deoderant because I forgot mine... i think it was ban, and it worked ok.

stubeeef

Sep 14, 2005, 09:16 PM

Mitchum, and yes it is so effective you CAN skip a day.

AaronHeth

Sep 14, 2005, 09:17 PM

Polo Blue. I like Axe sometimes, but I stick with Polo Blue.

Otto Rehhagel

Sep 14, 2005, 09:24 PM

Old Spice Classic: original scent.

I don't like to antiperspirants. They clog pores with aluminium salts so you can't sweat. Then aluminium can accumulate in the brain, leading to---always setting off metal detectors.

applekid

Sep 14, 2005, 09:39 PM

From a medical standpoint it is good if you sweat, even if your doing little. It means your bodies "cooling system" is working. Just be sure to get enough water though.

Does that mean my body is generally heating up too much though? I'm glad my cooling system is working, but it's no fun when it's kicking in too often. :) I'm not quite drinking that whole "8 cups a day" of water, but I guess I'm getting enough water since I'm not dehydrating.

Old Spice High Endurance, but I will use a few other kinds depending on what is on sale. I sweat a lot as well under my arms, I find the best way to handle this is not only a decent deodorant, but also wear a tight white crew neck T-shirt under everything except T-shirts, etc. Even in the summer if you wear a Tshirt under your shirt you will stay cooler. It helps wick the sweat away.

You can use any deodorant you want and if you are a big sweater you will get wet spots under your arms without a T-shirt.

I do wear an undershirt to absorb some sweat, but there was that one day where the whole school was just too hot and humid that some sweat leaked onto the back of my shirt.

I use old spice red zone or something (also sweat a lot), but hate wearing any deodorant while working out. I prefer to sweat it all out, feels good and I'm just gonna shower anyway.

Me too. I was just giving an example on my profuse sweating skills :)

My underarms are dry enough, so I'm not looking for underarm protection. I need something for my back.

Looks like I'm buying some Old Spice High Endurance next time. They do sell that in a spray these days, right? I vaguely remember seeing them as sprays now. Anyways, thanks, people. But, keep posting if you have more to say.

neildmitchell

Sep 14, 2005, 09:39 PM

Axe

Sutekidane

Sep 14, 2005, 09:58 PM

Arm & Hammer.

EJBasile

Sep 14, 2005, 09:59 PM

Does that mean my body is generally heating up too much though? I'm glad my cooling system is working, but it's no fun when it's kicking in too often. :) I'm not quite drinking that whole "8 cups a day" of water, but I guess I'm getting enough water since I'm not dehydrating.

Well, if it is hot & humid out, you should be sweating. If it is 70 outside and your sweating like a pig (pigs don't sweat), there could be a problem. I am sure your fine. I sweat too, I consider myself to be very active and healthy, but heat just kills me. I can't run if its hot, I can't sleep if its hot, etc.

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Don't you hate those people who smell pungently of deodorant? I mean you walk up to them and you almost get knocked out the smell is so strong. I'm not saying you shouldn't wear it, but people who smell "too good" is disgusting and makes me want to hurl.

ham_man

Sep 14, 2005, 10:03 PM

Old Spice Red Zone Invisible Solid. Works like a charm...:cool:

iGary

Sep 14, 2005, 10:06 PM

I like walking around smelly...I do work at home after all....

I have no idea what I use, Rob buys it.

Deepdale

Sep 15, 2005, 01:12 AM

Gillette Series -- Cool Wave.

.:*Robot Boy*:.

Sep 15, 2005, 01:26 AM

Yves Saint Laurent 'Kouros'. I try to avoid sweaty situations :o, so I don't need anything particularly effective :)

mad jew

Sep 15, 2005, 01:46 AM

Despite being a geek, I try to not smell like BO. Rexona or Lynx for me. :)

macbaseball

Sep 15, 2005, 01:54 AM

Old Spice Body Spray in the Pure Sport Scent for me. I've used it for a couple years now.

oldschool

Sep 15, 2005, 03:03 AM

now listen and listen carefully, go to the drugstore and get CERTAIN DRY, or DRY SOL. Usually it's behind the counter with the pharmacist.

Then put it on before you go to bed. The next day you will not sweat under your arms no matter how hard you try. And you won't sweat the next day or the day after that. It's amazing stuff.

Give it a go.

Aluminum causes alzheimer's though so i'm a bit leery of using too much. I don't think i'll realize i have alzheimers when i do have it so i'm not that worried.

Blue Velvet

Sep 15, 2005, 03:25 AM

Anything which isn't overly perfumed and won't stain black clothes.

steeleclipse

Sep 15, 2005, 04:01 AM

I'm all about the Old Spice... their advertising is top notch, and the product is OK too :D

Applespider

Sep 15, 2005, 04:24 AM

Then put it on before you go to bed. The next day you will not sweat under your arms no matter how hard you try. And you won't sweat the next day or the day after that. It's amazing stuff.

Except in the 'how often do you shower' thread - we all declared our daily showering habits... so you'd have to renew it after your shower. :p

Count me in as a Dove girl..

dcv

Sep 15, 2005, 04:45 AM

Oh what a lovely topic :rolleyes:

Vaseline Intensive Care for me, the Aloe one.

skunk

Sep 15, 2005, 05:03 AM

Never used it in my life. What's wrong with a bit of sweat?

scem0

Sep 15, 2005, 05:07 AM

It depends on the situation, but I either wear nothing or Axe. If I'm about to go out at night, I take a quick shower before-hand and I usually don't bother with axe. If I am going to be out all day then I use axe because the soap smell will wear off.

However I don't have problems with sweating, so I've never really used any antiperspirants.

scem0

Blue Velvet

Sep 15, 2005, 05:21 AM

Love the difference in brand names for the girlie ones as opposed to the manly ones.

Dove vs. Axe :D

skunk

Sep 15, 2005, 05:39 AM

Love the difference in brand names for the girlie ones as opposed to the manly ones.

Dove vs. Axe :DWhich is the girly one?

Lacero

Sep 15, 2005, 05:41 AM

If you wear Axe, girls will come on to you in real life. You'll have more spontaneous sex than you could ever imagine. It really works!

dcv

Sep 15, 2005, 05:44 AM

I'm amazed at how many people are saying Old Spice... perhaps i've missed something but i thought that was something of a 70's/80's joke in the UK!

anyone remember the surfer ad with Orff's Carmina Burana?

skunk

Sep 15, 2005, 05:46 AM

skunk

Sep 15, 2005, 05:49 AM

If you wear Axe, girls will come on to you in real life. You'll have more spontaneous sex than you could ever imagine. It really works!I'll only believe you if vniow tells us she's wearing it.
:)

risc

Sep 15, 2005, 05:56 AM

Chanel Allure Homme

sreedy

Sep 15, 2005, 06:17 AM

Unpurfumed Mitchum for me.... Quote from their packaging "so good it lasts 48hrs" although I've never tested it!

Also..... no white marks ever which is a bonus!

As it's unpurfumed I use issey miyake so I smell nice ;-)

mpw

Sep 15, 2005, 06:33 AM

Henry Cooper is clearly still a role model for American Youth. Weird!
He was Brut not Old Spice wasn't he?

I use Sure Anti-persp. and Rive Gauche pour homme Deo. (I may have spelt the name wrong and it might be by YSL, it's in a brown/burgudy can with silver bands) I'd love to find a decent perfume free anti-persp. or have a Rive Gauche one. RG is the only deo. that I've ever had that women (other than the one I was with) have commented on, that's good enough for me.

skunk

Sep 15, 2005, 06:43 AM

He was Brut not Old Spice wasn't he?You're absolutely right! Good old 'Enery...

Jovian9

Sep 15, 2005, 07:00 AM

Gillette Wild Rain clear gel

dops7107

Sep 15, 2005, 07:07 AM

Mitchum: but they lie to us, they lie. ;)

It DOES leave white stains on your clothes, a crusty insoluble scum that stains dark-coloured clothes annoyingly effectively. I've used it for over 2 years now and whilst it is not as bad as some brands, the marks are still there. Does anyone know a brand of anti-perspirant that does NOT leave white stains? I think it's impossible - summat to do with aluminium salts.

I tried a little experiment to get rid of the evil white scum, using acetic acid, but it didn't work. I must try harder!

gekko513

Sep 15, 2005, 08:11 AM

Funny, Old Spice and Axe are widely considered to be cheap, unmodern and generally bad taste (smell?) among most Norwegians. I know there must still be a lot of guys that use Axe here, though, since they keep sending those stupid ads.

I use Sterilan, which is a very neutral scented antiperspirant.

Mitthrawnuruodo

Sep 15, 2005, 08:21 AM

Another Sterilan user.

Don't really like it as I prefer my deo without alcohol, but with Sterilan the irritation is at an absolute minimum, and the antiperspirant in it keeps its promises of good protection, and it doesn't smear on all my black and dark green t-shirts... :)

Lau

Sep 15, 2005, 08:22 AM

Does anyone still use roll-on types? Do they still make it that way? I hated the way they felt going on.

I do! But that's because I'm quite rubbish and asthmatic so the spray ones make my throat close up if I breathe it in.

Don't you hate those people who smell pungently of deodorant? I mean you walk up to them and you almost get knocked out the smell is so strong. I'm not saying you shouldn't wear it, but people who smell "too good" is disgusting and makes me want to hurl.

Totally. Has the same effect as above. I HATE THIS. :mad:

Oh, and I use some sort of neutralising crystal thing for quiet/cold days, and Mitchum roll on for the sweaty hot 'uns. :)

capone2

Sep 15, 2005, 08:46 AM

Dry Idea-Regular scent.

devilot

Sep 15, 2005, 01:28 PM

Count me in as a Dove girl..We are so cool. :D For those leery of using antiperspirant and don't sweat much (like myself), one option that has worked for me is to pat some baby powder on. Keeps ya dry and smelling nice w/out being as 'strong' as antiperspirant.

nw43

Sep 15, 2005, 01:57 PM

I use any roll-on anti-perspirant without alcohol. Normally something like Nivea or Vaseline

For anyone who is confused, Axe is the name in the US/Europe for what we in the UK call Lynx

m-dogg

Sep 15, 2005, 02:07 PM

degree

wdlove

Sep 15, 2005, 02:22 PM

Currently Degree, body heat activated. ;)

20rogersc

Sep 15, 2005, 02:25 PM

Sure Sensitive AP. Because I'm allergic to most others.

::20ROGERSC::

oldschool

Sep 15, 2005, 02:47 PM

Except in the 'how often do you shower' thread - we all declared our daily showering habits... so you'd have to renew it after your shower. :p

Count me in as a Dove girl..

nope you don't have to renew it. that's the whole thing. it stays on after you shower once...twice...three times.

atszyman

Sep 15, 2005, 02:49 PM

FoxyKaye

Sep 15, 2005, 02:55 PM

Secret - Platinum.

I admint, it's the use of the word "Platinum" in the brand that got me to first buy it.

Might have to try devilot76's Dove though...

But aren't all deodorants basically the same, with the exception of their add-on scent?

Lau

Sep 15, 2005, 03:20 PM

nope you don't have to renew it. that's the whole thing. it stays on after you shower once...twice...three times.

That's actually kind of disturbing. :eek:

devilot

Sep 15, 2005, 03:25 PM

Might have to try devilot76's Dove though...

But aren't all deodorants basically the same, with the exception of their add-on scent?I don't think so... everybody's skin will react differently to the different elements of a given deodorant. Especially because not all deodorants have the harshness of an antiperspirant. I like Dove because it does have some lotion element to it and it doesn't seem to dry my skin out as much as other brands I've tried.

applekid

Sep 15, 2005, 05:25 PM

Here (http://slate.msn.com/id/2124889/) is an article about athletic wear that is designed to wick sweat away, you might look into some of the mentioned shirts as a replacement for an undershirt so you might be able to avoid trying to plug that many sweat glands.

That was an interesting read. Though I'm not sure if Underarmour is such a good replacement for an undershirt (it looks thick as a regular outer shirt). I'll have to look into the other brands. Thanks for the article.