Your deodorant.... making you smell worse? (tone, look, thin)

[coffeendonuts]

I sweat a lot and I've learned that deodorants with fruity fragrances or fragrances other than baby powder/shower fresh do not mix well.

I actually use Certain Dri every other day and it helps with the perspiration, so there's less odor.

I was using Toms Apricot deodorant for the longest and it was just terrible.

On a side note, I've also noticed that when I begin taking cod liver oil, it becomes unbearable (the odor) and much more pungent.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by Adi from the Brunswicks

Most of the people shown seem to be living a sedentary lifestyle, IMO. An active lifestyle is a part of the equation for good looks. Once your body looks better, its easier to find ways to look attractive.

That's lovely, but looking attractive - even in your own mind - has nothing to do with sweating.

Originally Posted by in_newengland

How about Tom's of Maine unscented deodorant? Maybe they don't sell it outside of New England? Never had any problem with it at all.

That's what I use. It works pretty well, although I do apply it twice a day.

Originally Posted by thatguydownsouth

9 test subjects? 9? When did basic statistics sampling methodology go out the door?

Seriously ...

Originally Posted by Zelpha

May sound like fuss but it gives me joy because it feels good to be natural & healthy.

I have a greater joy in not going out in public with oil stains on my clothing.

[Sage 80]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

So this is the same coconut oil that is used for cooking/eating?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

Has anyone experienced any issues with it staining their clothes?

See post #36.

[katie45]

The deodorant/antiperspirant that are produced with chemicals usually give off a bad odor if the chemicals counteract with the user's body chemistry. There are fragrance-free products that work very well.

[RainbowHope]

I used coconut oil for deodorant today. Usually by the end of the day I have slight odor but today nothing. At all. And I moved furniture around my house today, so I definitely broke a sweat doing that. Think I will use coconut oil from now on!

[weezycom]

I gave up AP a few months ago b/c no matter what brand I used, by mid-day my pits were nasty smelling. Gave it up and after showering I hit the pits with a little hand sanitizer and rub it in and by the end of the day there is a bit of natural odor but it isn't that horrid sour smell I was getting before.

[puginabug]

Originally Posted by RainbowHope

I used coconut oil for deodorant today. Usually by the end of the day I have slight odor but today nothing. At all. And I moved furniture around my house today, so I definitely broke a sweat doing that. Think I will use coconut oil from now on!

Definitely gonna try it.

[Zelpha]

Today with my coconut oil I used much less than I normally do, as another poster said she uses only 1/8th of a teaspoon and smoothes it thinly over the areas. So I did that today. Much better! No dripping excess. Pleasant fragrance underarms.

[fitzy24]

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

What kind of coconut oil? Like, what brand?

Check your local grocery store or order online. There are different brands but as long as it's organic and virgin or extra virgin.

Originally Posted by puginabug

You said "I love stroking my skin after a coconut oil bath". Sorry, that sounds like a little more than checking for healthy skin. To me, anyway.

I think he should have used rub instead of stroke. He's rubbing it on his skin...not his ****.

Originally Posted by Sage 80

Any brand that says "100% pure organic virgin coconut oil."

You can find it at places like natural foods stores, vitamin stores, Trader Joe's, some supermarkets, etc. You can also order online.

Yep.

Originally Posted by Kings Gambit

So this is the same coconut oil that is used for cooking/eating? Has anyone experienced any issues with it staining their clothes?

No, not at all. But I mix the coconut oil with baking soda and cornstarch. The cornstarch gives it the solidness. I've also just used the coconut oil and it still works. At first I was just using the baking soda but it irritated my underarms. That's why I checked YT and saw where you add it to coconut oil.

Originally Posted by RainbowHope

I used coconut oil for deodorant today. Usually by the end of the day I have slight odor but today nothing. At all. And I moved furniture around my house today, so I definitely broke a sweat doing that. Think I will use coconut oil from now on!

Good for you. I've been using it ever since.

[Meemur]

Originally Posted by katie45

The deodorant/antiperspirant that are produced with chemicals usually give off a bad odor if the chemicals counteract with the user's body chemistry. There are fragrance-free products that work very well.

This ^^^^^ . . . I like Tom's, too. No odor. No stains.