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Deodorant dilemna

gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
edited January 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
In the past six months or so it seems every kind of deodorant I use makes me break out in an itchy, uncomfortable rash. I even bought an "all-natural" deodorant from Origins which smellls something like cloves and basil, and it pretty much does the same thing. What can I use?? Anyone use any other type of all natural deodorants?
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    Can you go without it??

    Nevermind.......just read your location!!! :shock: :lol:

    maybe try one of those natural stone things: http://www.kombuchapower.com/deodorant_stone.htm
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    lol at lizard!
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  • English DashEnglish Dash Posts: 38
    When I used deoderant I used to get a rash and it didnt seem to matter what I tried and so I havn't used deoderant for 15 years or so and I havn't had to adjust my bathing routine either. I guess my body just adjusted and I find that I actually have less B O problems and less irritable skin!
  • oona leftoona left Posts: 1,677
    You can use baking soda.

    Just mix baking soda and enough water to make it like a paste (thorough directions easily found about the internets), and apply to the skin.
  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,801
    Lizard wrote:
    maybe try one of those natural stone things: http://www.kombuchapower.com/deodorant_stone.htm

    :o i knew a man years ago that SWORE by those rock things for deodorant. The dude smelled like a months worth of trash!!!!!!!! :lol:
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    Lizard wrote:
    maybe try one of those natural stone things: http://www.kombuchapower.com/deodorant_stone.htm

    :o i knew a man years ago that SWORE by those rock things for deodorant. The dude smelled like a months worth of trash!!!!!!!! :lol:
    That's cause he using his PET ROCK!!!
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  • marcosmarcos Posts: 2,112
    Nature's Gate is good, but I still feel like I stink by mid-day
  • TravisTheSkyTravisTheSky Posts: 615
    Try a little sprinkle of baking soda. Works like magic! I was thrilled the first time I tried it.

    Most common brands of deodorant work by clogging up pores with deadly aluminum. Baking soda is risk-free and extremely cheap! I also use it as toothpaste. It polishes my teeth lovely white. I remember when I thought that scrubbing my white teeth with the coloured dye in commercial toothpaste was a good idea...geez, I was ignorant.

    This may be too much information, but: Since going organic, my sweat rarely smells at all. So I only use baking soda deodorant once every several days.
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  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    I had problems using an anti-perspirant/deodorant. I can't wear any anti perspirant, I tried many brands and I get painful red things. It is very hard to find just plain deodorant for women. They make alot more (smelly) deodorant for men. Finally, I found a deodorant without anti perspirant by Arm and Hammer. It seems ok. On weekends if I am not going out, I do not apply anything after showering.
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,801
    Lizard wrote:
    CROJAM95 wrote:
    Lizard wrote:
    maybe try one of those natural stone things: http://www.kombuchapower.com/deodorant_stone.htm

    :o i knew a man years ago that SWORE by those rock things for deodorant. The dude smelled like a months worth of trash!!!!!!!! :lol:
    That's cause he using his PET ROCK!!!

    i wouldnt doubt it. the dude was about 76 years old and said that he learned about the rock from africa. :?
    :think:
  • g under pg under p Posts: 18,184
    TravisTheSky wrote:
    Try a little sprinkle of baking soda. Works like magic! I was thrilled the first time I tried it.

    Most common brands of deodorant work by clogging up pores with deadly aluminum. Baking soda is risk-free and extremely cheap! I also use it as toothpaste. It polishes my teeth lovely white. I remember when I thought that scrubbing my white teeth with the coloured dye in commercial toothpaste was a good idea...geez, I was ignorant.

    This may be too much information, but: Since going organic, my sweat rarely smells at all. So I only use baking soda deodorant once every several days.

    You're absolutely correct about baking soda and teeth brushing. I use baking soda and salt and it keeps the teeth white and then I also use Toms' Of Maine with baking soda which also works.

    So use some by product of baking soda for the underarm I'm sure it'll help.

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  • gabersgabers Posts: 2,787
    Lizard wrote:
    Can you go without it??

    Nevermind.......just read your location!!! :shock: :lol:

    maybe try one of those natural stone things: http://www.kombuchapower.com/deodorant_stone.htm

    LOL for the record I'm not fat and sweaty, just a majority of Houstonians.

    I've seen those stones before and I figured they couldn't possibly work.

    I'll have to give the old baking soda a try. Should hopefully work, at least until summer.
  • iluvcatsiluvcats Posts: 5,153
    mine is an unscented, aluminum free (noted on the cap) "stick" deodorant called Arm & Hammer "Essentials Natural Deodorant". I no longer get an under arm rash or dermatitis. It has an orangish cap.
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  • covered in blisscovered in bliss Posts: 1,332
    The Crystal Stick (purple one) totally works. I haven't used it in the summer months yet but it has stood up to yoga classes in a heated room... dripping sweat. Just make sure you wet it before you apply (like the directions state).
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    toms of maine deodorant and tooth paste.
    also
    baby powder works well under the arms and down the pants
    fresh nuts, that's me :mrgreen:
    yeah baking soda works well for brushing teeth and shit.
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,060
    chadwick wrote:
    toms of maine deodorant and tooth paste.
    also
    baby powder works well under the arms and down the pants
    fresh nuts, that's me :mrgreen:
    yeah baking soda works well for brushing teeth and shit.
    Shit? How does baking soda help you shit? :mrgreen:
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  • libragirllibragirl Posts: 4,632
    eh..i can relate. I can can't use most roll ons, esp. Ban. I get so damn itchy. I must be allergic to it. I can only use Dove Solid. I never tried the natural deodorants. I did hear that they aren't very effective though.
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    After I turned 31, it seemed that whatever deodorant I used I would get BO within a few hours. I tried so many different kinds. I tried one that did seem to work, but it had to be applied the night before & I felt like it must be bad for me if it was that strong. So a friend of mine suggested the Crystal Stick & it definitely works. I still sweat when I'm wearing Crystal Stick, but no BO. I've even stopped wearing that as much. Only when I go to work do I wear it, the rest of the time I go au naturale and get BO maybe once every two months.
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  • rhcpjam1029rhcpjam1029 Posts: 1,968
    howard stern was talking about this a few months back.

    the thing that makes you itch is the iron that is found in most deodorants. i forget what he uses, but he said its the best thing ever. its some type of all natural thing that is supposed to be great. lol sorry man that's all i can say to help.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    covered in bliss wrote:
    The Crystal Stick (purple one) totally works. I haven't used it in the summer months yet but it has stood up to yoga classes in a heated room... dripping sweat. Just make sure you wet it before you apply (like the directions state).


    Or you can buy it as a crystal rock, which is identical.

    Apply it wet - however, I've been using it for maybe 15 years, and recently I've been breaking out in a rash. After about 2 months of having the problem, I make sure it's dry and then put on babypowder to absorb any minute remainder of moisture.

    It's about as dry as a ask you can get for a deodorant, plus no sticky armpits!
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  • mr.pinkmr.pink Posts: 362
    My mom swears by the stones, and she doesn't stink. But then, she doens't live in houston either and she just doens't seem like a person that would stink, ya know?

    I'd try the baking soda thing, and also add a ZINC supplement to your diet.
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