Deodorants

[Guest]

Greetings...

I wonder what everyone recommends for deodorants. I have tried all sorts of designer deos but have yet to settle on one.

Do any of you use the same cologne and deodorant?

Thanks!

[Guest]

For over a decade I have avoided antiperspirants because of concerns about deleterioius health effects of retained aluminum salts in the body. I use potassium alum "crystal" deodorant stones, which have been completely effective against odor, leave no white residue, and have never stained any clothing. I prefer unscented deodorant (why invest in a good cologne if it has to fight your deodorant?) and alum meets this criterion as well.

These do not impede perspiration (a healthy thing on the whole), just odor. I don't usually perspire heavily, so it's seldom an issue. In winter, oddly, when wearing a topcoat, I generate enough core heat that my shirt sometimes becomes pretty damp in the armpits. This has caused a problem with my oldest bespoke jacket, whose lining bled onto a white shirt--the salts apparently released some dye. I plan to have the jacket relined. My jackets from the last ten years have never bled, but now I always ask for a sample of the lining and test it to be sure before the tailor makes itt up.

[Guest]

Mitchell is only one that really works

And even that leaves a stain

[Guest]

i have found that ether adidas or origional source are bith quite good

also clinques too! stay away from linx

[Guest]

Give the Rock Salt Thai Crystal Deodorant or any of its competitors a try, it really works.

[Guest]

i think it is best not to have a deoderant the same as you aftershave as you will end up with about 20 different deoderants - just choose 1 with a plain or unfregrent

[Guest]

I prefer to use unscented but the one I am using now has a mild scent that is barely noticeable after it has dried.

I am using Nivea no residue roll-on. I tried alum once but it irritated my skin. My dermatologist told me alum can irritate the skin.

GB

[Guest]

I I tried alum once but it irritated my skin. My dermatologist told me alum can irritate the skin.

GB

Just goes to show. As I mentioned above , I've used the moistened-rock style alum (like Thai Crystal, etc.) for over a decade with far less irritation than I ever had with antiperspiranats. It's another reason I like it. Usually I have pretty vulnerable skin, too. I guess as with colognes the reactoin varies among individuals.

[Guest]

I'll have to try that crystal although I was always skeptical. But not controlling perspiration is a real downside when wearing a tight fitting suit coat.

But I got a chronic irritation from the store bought deodorants that is driving me mad and refuses to go away no matter how much topical steroid I apply. Jeez.

[Guest]

If you switch from an antiperspirant, give the stone a week or two befrore you evaluate results. Some people find they perspire more for a few days after stopping antiperspirant use--a kind of "rebound," I guess; and it takes a few days for the altered skin environment to stop supporting bacterial populations. We're not talking heavy-duty bactericide here, just conditions that inhibit growth. So it takes a few days to eliminate the existing colonies. The good news is that if you use it regularly for some time, you can miss a day and not notice any difference.

[Guest]

where can one buy the thai crystals? outlets in London would be most convenient if there are any.

[Guest]

I use an organic doedorant since have found that a chemical anti-perspirant will tend to leave a white stain after sweat which can't be removed.

[Guest]

where can one buy the thai crystals? outlets in London would be most convenient if there are any.

any health store should carry them.

[Guest]

The previous poster is correct, but to add specificity for convenience: most Whole Foods Market locations carry several brands, both the solid "rock" form that one dampens under the faucet and then rubs on the skin and the "roll-on" version that has the salts suspended in water mixed with something to keep them in suspension. I prefer the solid variety, which has the newly relevant advantage for U.S. fliers of not counting as a "liquid or gel" that requires separate packing for airport security. Sorry not to be able to recommend an English supplier. I'll check in a few months when I'm next there.

[Guest]

Update for the poster requesting a UK source: This UK online site carries the brand I use. I've started getting the travel size only--it's easier to handle and still lasts quite a long time. Note that at some point the crystal will shrink enough that the plastic base/holder no longer grips--just remove the stone and grasp it directly in your hand for use, and then replace it. It may be obvious, but it's probably worth saying that one should allow a couple of extra minutes for the moisture to dry before dressing. Once dry, there's no feeling of residue on the skin.

http://lemonburst.co.uk/acatalog/Lemonb ... nt_12.html