mom2abcd Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Something "safe" would be great, but I haven't had any luck with those. Lady Speedstick used to work, but I've had problems with it lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Suave works for me when I use a "regular" deodorant. (Day to day I try to use the more natural stuff.) Inexpensive, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 (edited) Funk Butter works for me (none of the other "safe" ones do). I love it because I don't have to use aluminum and yet I don't stink at all! Edited June 6, 2010 by sbgrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Degree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Degree!! :iagree:I like the Degree Ultra Clear - little black dress approved! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I really like Dove. It's the only deodorant that I've been able to use for years on end with no sensitive skin issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Degree works best for me. I use the Powder Fresh scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I use Tom's of Maine (scented) but do need to reapply during the day, and before and after exertion. :glare: Not ideal, but I refuse to go back to aluminum, and it's better than other natural stuff I've tried. (Deoderant crystals, for example, are the worst, imo. They've never done a thing for me, and they ended up smelling like B.O. :ack2:) I'll have to check out the Funk Butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I make it myself now.It works better and is cheaper. Mix together coconut oil and baking soda until it's a creamy consistency. If you like some scent, mix in a few drops of some essential oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Suave works for me when I use a "regular" deodorant. (Day to day I try to use the more natural stuff.) Inexpensive, too. Suave works for me too. I tried several other brands but would get funky later in the day. Or I just couldn't bear the fragrance. Tried Suave as a last resort. Couldn't believe it actually worked for me as I haven't had success with other Suave products. (Their shampoo makes me itch!) I use the Fresh scent. In a pinch I've used antibacterial gel with success. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Kiss My Face Liquid Rock Summer Scent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Mitchum for Women... I swap between it and Degree. Nothing else works unless I want to smell like a man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I was using Nature's Gate natural in the winter and it just won't do the trick now that summer in Florida has arrived. Back to my old favorites... the Avon roll-ons in the scents. They work great, smell good and I can get them for 99 cents each (and buy 5 get one free). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Tom's of Maine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Secret. My dh even started using it because it worked better than his "man" deoderant (don't tell anybody). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 Dove for me, too. I couldn't stand Lady Speedstick when I last tried it! Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I'm a heavy duty sweater and stinker. I use Clinical Strength Secret. Sadly, it's not black dress friendly but well, I have man sweat. I use less than half of what is recommended so it lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I really like Dove. It's the only deodorant that I've been able to use for years on end with no sensitive skin issues. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Dove or Secret, here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Another Dove user here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Tom's of Maine :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopezmom Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 My hubby and I both use Dove...works great! We get the fresh scent from Sam's...not to girly or manly smelling. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I use Tom's of Maine most of the time, but when I know I'm going to be doing something really sweaty, I'll use another deodorant. I buy sample size deodorants for that- like dove or suave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I've always used Suave, Degree, or Secret. Well, I had a coupon for Sure, and tried it. OMG it works SOOO much better in the Florida heat!! LOVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyofthree Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I alternate Certain Dri with Clinical Strength Secret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I've used Secret Invisible Solid, Spring Breeze Scent, for like the past 18 years :D I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Mitchum for Women. Without a doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I make it myself now.It works better and is cheaper. Mix together coconut oil and baking soda until it's a creamy consistency. If you like some scent, mix in a few drops of some essential oil. :iagree: Or even just baking soda mixed with a bit of corn starch. The more I read, the more difficult it is for me to believe that all these chemicals we're putting on our skin aren't causing problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annandatje Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 http://www.thecrystal.com/ I usually buy the one on the twist bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Another Dove user! I used to break out from some other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I use Tom's of Maine (scented) but do need to reapply during the day, and before and after exertion. :glare: Not ideal, but I refuse to go back to aluminum, and it's better than other natural stuff I've tried. (Deoderant crystals, for example, are the worst, imo. They've never done a thing for me, and they ended up smelling like B.O. :ack2:) I'll have to check out the Funk Butter. I have been using deodorant crystal for years with great success. I quit using the other stuff because of aluminum; but Tom's and Nature's Gate and whatever other more natural stuff I would use made me smell funny. I also have used Jason's rose powder but can't find it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 First, I swipe good under both arms with Rubbing Alcohol, and then dust lightly with baking soda. Most of the time, I just use the rubbing alcohol, but if I know it's hot and humid, I go for the baking soda. I like to alternate this with Witch Hazel that I've added Tea Tree Oil to. Works great! I absolutely refuse to use any store bought deodorant ever again. My girls (18 and 20yo) have never used an antiperspirant because I didn't ever want them exposed to the aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 :bigear: When my dad died, it was a combination of Alzheimers and Parkinson's with a nice dash of acute lung infection that did him in. I need to find an alternative to my much beloved Secret Shower Fresh. It works well, but what else is it working on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Dove for me, too. I couldn't stand Lady Speedstick when I last tried it! Ugh. Yeah. I think they've changed the formula to something that doesn't work. Thanks for the ideas, ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Alcohol! Works great!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I'm a heavy duty sweater and stinker. I use Clinical Strength Secret. Sadly, it's not black dress friendly but well, I have man sweat. I use less than half of what is recommended so it lasts. Have you tried the Suave Clinical Strength? For me, it's almost as good as the Secret, but it's quite a bit cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I make it myself now.It works better and is cheaper. Mix together coconut oil and baking soda until it's a creamy consistency. If you like some scent, mix in a few drops of some essential oil. I do this as well, and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I use Thai Crystal spray with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have a question about the homemade and natural types. Are they just deodorant, or do they also keep you from sweating? I don't mind sweating if it doesn't stink, but won't it stain clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Dh and I use the Thai crystal - it's actually the only "natural" one that works for dh. We don't want the chemicals in the regular ones, aren't looking to stop the body from perspiring, and just need something that kills the odor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have a question about the homemade and natural types. Are they just deodorant, or do they also keep you from sweating? I don't mind sweating if it doesn't stink, but won't it stain clothes? The coconut oil/baking soda deodorant does not keep you from sweating, but it does keep you from smelling like sweat. I usually rub mine in really well and let it absorb before putting a shirt on, and so far I have not had any stained clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Something "safe" would be great, but I haven't had any luck with those. Lady Speedstick used to work, but I've had problems with it lately. When I didn't have any more babies but still had a huge, half full, bottle of baby powder, I opened it up and filled the rest up with baking soda. I gave it a few shakes and have been using that talc/bakingsoda for 2 years. I do sweat, but I don't smell. I don't know if it makes a difference that I also do not wash with soap, just hot water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaqar Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Tom's of Maine but, as others have said, it must be reapplied throughout the day as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 First, I swipe good under both arms with Rubbing Alcohol, and then dust lightly with baking soda. Most of the time, I just use the rubbing alcohol, but if I know it's hot and humid, I go for the baking soda. I like to alternate this with Witch Hazel that I've added Tea Tree Oil to. Works great! I absolutely refuse to use any store bought deodorant ever again. My girls (18 and 20yo) have never used an antiperspirant because I didn't ever want them exposed to the aluminum. This is helpful and I'm willing to try it out. I hate using antiperspirants, but often find that I have to, since nothing natural works on me. :confused: And I have tried lots and lots of natural methods - including coconut oil and baking soda. One thing I do want to point out - heavy sweating is one of the many symptoms of a congested lymphatic system. Once I began paying attention to this and doing the following, it really helped. Made a world of difference. Lymphasizing involves: * Dry Body brushing - I do this daily * Deep breathing * Rebounding/Bouncing * Massage Lymphasizing cleanses you out. The lymphatic system is the metabolic garbage can of the body. It rids you of toxins such as trapped protein, bacteria, viruses, dead and cancerous cells, nitrogenous wastes, fat, infectious viruses, heavy metals, and other assorted junk cast off by the cells. Lymphasizing stimulates the free-flowing lymphatic drainage system. The lymph carries the waste away to be disposed of through the urinary tract and other excretory mechanisms. Many people have badly congested lymphatics and don’t even know it. The lymphatic system is often the most over-looked system of the human body. In Europe stimulation of the lymph flow is the fourth most commonly prescribed medical treatment. Most U.S. healthcare practitioners seldom consider the lymphatic system’s critical role in preventing illness or its importance to the over all healing process. There are many symptoms of a congested lymphatic system, but I just wanted to point this out for those who sweat heavily. Once I began dry body brushing and rebounding, my sweating went way, way down. I just would like something more natural that actually works for longer than say 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Secret. My dh even started using it because it worked better than his "man" deoderant (don't tell anybody). :001_smile: I even things up since I use the Menen for men. Fresh scent. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I use secret in the morning after my shower and dove at night after my shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I really like Dove. It's the only deodorant that I've been able to use for years on end with no sensitive skin issues. :iagree: Just be careful. There is one variety with an obnoxious scent. I can't remember what it's called (and it's likely to be subjective anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 :iagree: With both of the above statements. I like the Dove carried by Costco, but recently tried one in a double pack from WalMart, and it was terrible. Not only was the "fragrance" less than desirable, it didn't work! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Another Dove user here. I use the "Fresh" scent. It's the only thing I've found that doesn't make me break out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I really like Dove. It's the only deodorant that I've been able to use for years on end with no sensitive skin issues. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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