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Which Deodorant is best?

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AngBrew Wed 03-Aug-22 12:03:38

Which Deodorant is best, I use Sure invisible aqua for anti-white marks and yellow stains but still find yellowing happening. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

MayBee70 Wed 03-Aug-22 23:21:40

When there was a bit of a scare about anti perspirants a few years ago I started using a Aloe Vera deodorant ( Forever Living? ) and just used Mitchum if I was dressing up to go somewhere. I smell really horrible if I don’t wear a deodorant of some kind.

mumofmadboys Wed 03-Aug-22 23:22:08

I don't use either too. I am not a sweaty person particularly and shower or bath every morning.

Baggytrazzas Wed 03-Aug-22 23:46:26

Forlornhope

silverlining48

I stopped using deodorant and anti perspirants years ago.
Unless it’s really hot weather, or you perspire a lot, there really is no need.

Same here. I haven’t bought deodorant for years since I went through the change.

Do you know, that is a good point from you both. I've used antiperspirant every day for about 50 years, deodorant before then and have never given it a thought that I might no longer need to. I just automatically use it every day like I use toothpaste to brush my teeth.

I might try not using anything at all for a few days and see what happens, and change to deodorant if using something is necessary.

icanhandthemback Thu 04-Aug-22 00:05:59

I have just signed up for some Wild deodorants which are eco-friendly. My daughter and grandaughter suggested I use them. My daughter says, although they are only deodorant rather than antiperspirant, once her body was used to it she has found it just as good.

Shinamae Thu 04-Aug-22 00:11:27

AngBrew

Which Deodorant is best, I use Sure invisible aqua for anti-white marks and yellow stains but still find yellowing happening. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Are you actually asking for a deodorant rather than The work of the devil the antiperspirant!!! This is what I have used for years,pores are there to SWEAT and not have them blocked by some Sticky antiperspirant!! I think these are Japanese spaminerals and just deodorises the sweat as it healthily comes out of the pores..?…

Shinamae Thu 04-Aug-22 00:14:04

Shinamae

AngBrew

Which Deodorant is best, I use Sure invisible aqua for anti-white marks and yellow stains but still find yellowing happening. Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Are you actually asking for a deodorant rather than The work of the devil the antiperspirant!!! This is what I have used for years,pores are there to SWEAT and not have them blocked by some Sticky antiperspirant!! I think these are Japanese spaminerals and just deodorises the sweat as it healthily comes out of the pores..?…

May I just add that I work in a care home and sweat like the proverbial….???

nadateturbe Thu 04-Aug-22 00:49:08

Sure or Dove stick deodorant.

Oldnproud Thu 04-Aug-22 08:15:46

silverlining48

So it’s just you and me then Forlorn hope.
Glad not to be alone in this, welcome!
is it habit or fear that keep people buying this.

I can only speak for myself, and in my case it is neither habit nor fear - well, apart from the fear of what my not using it will do to people's noses!

Ten years past the menopause, I still sweat, and it is not odourless.

I tried Bionsen after so many sang its praises on another thread. It was useless for me - my armpits were stinky by teatime.

Think yourselves lucky!

NotSpaghetti Thu 04-Aug-22 09:35:41

AngBrew

Thanks for your answers. I just don't want the yellowing on my clothes and wondered if anyone suffers the same with that particular make and had a suggestion of one that doesn't do this.

I wonder if it's the aluminium in an antiperspirant that colours clothes? I don't own anything which has changed colour under the arms.

Is there a scientist out there who knows?

Baggs Thu 04-Aug-22 09:40:04

I use (and have used for years) Dove unperfumed stick deodorant or Simple unperfumed roll-on. Neither of these has left marks on my clothes.

Luckygirl3 Thu 04-Aug-22 10:27:34

Mitchum unscented stick.

Grandmafrench Thu 04-Aug-22 11:36:07

I wonder if there is actually one which is 'best'. We are all so different.

I think a lot depends on how much we sweat. And, unless it's excessive and soaks clothing (see photos of Meghan Markle's brown jumper as she left the Canadian Embassy in London before going to Canada to live; and more recently Wayne Rooney's jacket armpits leaving the High Court in London) - something which is possibly not terribly attractive - then most of us could skip the anti-perspirant part and sometimes could probably do without deodorant as well.

Don't forget it's stale sweat that creates BO., not fresh sweat. Sweat a lot or a little, let it dry. Fine. But if later you sweat again without showering, that's when you have a problem.

Very testing conditions in the South of France at the moment - most days in the 30's and sometimes 40 degree heat. Daily showers, then even using talcum powder in place of deodorant sometimes (I make my own) is ideal. Depends a lot on whether it's likely we'll sweat a lot and you're out and about and away from home.

Unless you have a serious problem and need a specialised deodorant, I think they are all much of a muchness. Never had yellow or other staining on clothes, mine or my DH. Currently using Dove Invisible Dry aerosol, Clean Touch. "Tested on 100 Colours"

Gillycats Thu 04-Aug-22 14:46:26

I use Superdrug’s own brand roll on. It’s not tested on animals, works well and is cheap.

twiglet77 Thu 04-Aug-22 15:49:25

My preference is the Mitchum stick (not roll-on).

LucyLocket55 Thu 04-Aug-22 16:45:35

More than a few years ago my husband quietly told me that he could smell BO on me. I was horrified as I showered daily, used a spray deodorant and washed my clothes regularly.

I changed my soap to an anti bac - Shield, and started using the Triple Dry roll on deodorant at nights. They seem to work and there are no yellow stains on the clothing.

JaneJudge Thu 04-Aug-22 16:46:55

dove and dove for cis men

Moggycuddler Fri 05-Aug-22 11:25:34

I am a bit sensitive but I do sweat quite a bit. Every mirning after shower I use Sanex. It works well, doesn't irritate or stain.

Yammy Fri 05-Aug-22 11:25:40

Mitchum Shower fresh I even used to send it to a DD who lived abroad and couldn't get it.

Baggs Fri 05-Aug-22 11:26:49

Correction to my previous post: it's Nivea unperfumed stick I use, not Dove.

JdotJ Fri 05-Aug-22 11:27:20

Bionsen - no aluminium used

Yearoff Fri 05-Aug-22 11:44:39

My DD introduced me to Wild deodorant. I’ve not looked back. Not strongly scented and I haven’t had any problem with breakthrough B.O. she gave me a referral code so I got my first order half price (I purchased online but I’m sure Boots started stocking it).

Philippa111 Fri 05-Aug-22 11:48:13

When I lived in France people used cologne all over the body and underarms and I still do that to this day. It feels so nice and refreshing on the skin and sets me up for the day.

No blocked pores, no stains on clothes or unpleasant chemical perfumes.. and if a little bit of natural smell comes out later in the day is that so bad? It's a natural smell!
I don't perspire much so it works for me.

Eau Dynamisante by Clarins is lovely but expensive and I only use it occasionally. I actually get inexpensive cologne 'Bien Etre Eau Fraiche' in 500ml bottles from a French online UK website. In the past 4711 Cologne was very popular.

I haven't used deodorant since I was 20 and I haven't noticed anyone distancing themselves from me...lol!

Skynnylynny Fri 05-Aug-22 11:52:41

I’m another who gave up using deodorants after menopause. They’re not necessary any more.

Camelotclub Fri 05-Aug-22 12:07:41

Best value is Boots own aerosols, they do an unfragranced and one with a light floral fragrance. Last time I looked cost £1 per can. But nothing stops me sweating, not even the heavy duty ones so I'd rather just use a cheapo. Can't bear those soapy smells like Dove!
www.boots.com/toiletries/deodorants-antiperspirants/boots-floral-anti-perspirant-deodorant-250ml-10276412

annodomini Fri 05-Aug-22 12:18:07

Mitchum, fragrance-free. I can't understand why anyone wears a scented deodorant which might conflict with another fragrance they usually wear.