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Originally Posted by zeppinger
(Post 11492353)
I couldn't imagine shaving my pits! I hate shaving my face let alone under my arms.
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Well, you guys just talked me into ordering a deodorant stone (Crystal brand, from Amazon). I had never heard of such a thing, but if it works, I'm in. Hopefully no more chemicals for me, and no more staining my shirts. I'll let you know how it works out.
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Originally Posted by waynesworld
(Post 11496244)
Well, you guys just talked me into ordering a deodorant stone (Crystal brand, from Amazon). I had never heard of such a thing, but if it works, I'm in. Hopefully no more chemicals for me, and no more staining my shirts. I'll let you know how it works out.
Don't misunderstand, you still sweat, and if you try later in the day, you'll smell the sweat, but it won't be B.O. as that is caused by skin bacteria, and the stone will stop that growing. There is a lot of research that says clean human sweat is attractive to the opposite sex, the B.O. less so.. :) Please let us know what you think. |
Originally Posted by coldfeet
(Post 11522409)
I hope you have the same success I did. Just wash the pits as usual, then apply the stick as soon as you get out of the shower, and let it dry on while you're drying the rest, brushing teeth etc.
Don't misunderstand, you still sweat, and if you try later in the day, you'll smell the sweat, but it won't be B.O. as that is caused by skin bacteria, and the stone will stop that growing. There is a lot of research that says clean human sweat is attractive to the opposite sex, the B.O. less so.. :) Please let us know what you think. |
I haven't used "deodorant" in years. Instead I use anti diaper rash baby powder, such as Caldesene, which is a mix of zinc oxide (which is antibacterial) power and talcum powder which promotes dryness (as does corn starch except bacterial feed on corn starch).
It works much better than anything I've tried which is marketed as deodorant (even the natural stuff which typically includes zinc oxide) and it's much more amenable to using on the whole body than that slimy stuff they sell as deodorant in the stores. |
Originally Posted by imi
(Post 11488049)
here's a different spin on reducing your body odor: http://www.naturalnews.com/004417.html
So, yeah, you begin to smell like what you eat. Eat a lot of Korean food and you begin to smell a little kimchi-y (like my Korean fiancée). |
And, FWIW, I stopped using deodorant on the advice of my younger, then-vega-hippie sister. After a while, and after realizing that I wasn't ruining my shirts any more, I started asking friends if I smelled bad. "No, you just smell kinda soapy, if anything," was one answer. I figure the daily shower really helps.
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Originally Posted by BarracksSi
(Post 11531315)
And, FWIW, I stopped using deodorant on the advice of my younger, then-vega-hippie sister...
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Originally Posted by imi
(Post 11531543)
oops! I kinda forgot to add that I'm kind of a vegan-hippy! ;) hihi :D
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Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
(Post 11488046)
Deodorant alternatives
I use 91% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol available at any pharmacy. It's an effective antibacterial, used for example when cleaning the skin to draw blood; dries immediately and leaves no scent; and refreshingly cools because it evaporates quickly. You can carry a small amount as needed for any trip and just apply it with a cloth or paper towel. There are ladies at my job who would let me know if it didn't work, and I've not had any complaints in years. :innocent: I thought of that use because I have for a long time applied rubbing alcohol after a shower to further cleanse "down there" to prevent saddle sores, so there's another reason to bring it along. |
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
(Post 11488046)
Deodorant alternatives
I use 91% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol…[as a deodorant and] to further cleanse "down there" to prevent saddle sores...
Originally Posted by AdamDZ
(Post 11488163)
Similarly, hand sanitizers seem to have the same effect since they're antibacterial. Alcohol would be too harsh for me.
Originally Posted by electrik
(Post 11534651)
chronic use of isopropyl on the skin can cause hardening and eczema.
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OY, don't be tellin' me about no secretin' apocrine glands o ya lousy perineum! I might take offense.
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Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
(Post 11488046)
Deodorant alternatives
I use 91% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol available at any pharmacy. It's an effective antibacterial, used for example when cleaning the skin to draw blood; dries immediately and leaves no scent; and refreshingly cools because it evaporates quickly. You can carry a small amount as needed for any trip and just apply it with a cloth or paper towel. There are ladies at my job who would let me know if it didn't work, and I've not had any complaints in years. :innocent: I thought of that use because I have for a long time applied rubbing alcohol after a shower to further cleanse "down there" to prevent saddle sores, so there's another reason to bring it along. This has proven to work best for me too. I get wintergreen from the 1.00 store. Smells great, makes you feel clean afterwards. :) |
Originally Posted by imi
(Post 11488049)
here's a different spin on reducing your body odor: http://www.naturalnews.com/004417.html
Not too many people agree, but I agree with the the diet stuff. Eating meat products, drinking alcohol, medications, etc comes out as odor. The less chemical stuff in, the less aroma out :) |
Originally Posted by electrik
(Post 11538155)
OY, don't be tellin' me about no secretin' apocrine glands o ya lousy perineum! I might take offense.
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Walgreens also carries the Crsytal. Trader Joe's used to. I have been using it for years, it is great. Regular deodorant used to cause a rash. :(
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I use coconut oil as a natural deodorant, but it doesn't travel well as it turns liquid in warm weather and leaks out of the container. So it works better at home. You can buy it deodorized if you don't want to smell all tropical.
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Originally Posted by divtag
(Post 11540195)
Walgreens also carries the Crsytal. Trader Joe's used to. I have been using it for years, it is great. Regular deodorant used to cause a rash. :(
Can you just wrap it in a plastic bag and put it in your pannier? Does it come in more compact size? Just run it under some way and apply? |
They sell travel-size ones, about half the size of a c-cell battery, in a plastic case with a screw-on top.
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Originally Posted by BarracksSi
(Post 11531289)
So, yeah, you begin to smell like what you eat. Eat a lot of Korean food and you begin to smell a little kimchi-y (like my Korean fiancée). |
speed stick. light, small, toss it in the pannier.
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+1 on isopropyl alcohol.
Every commercial deodorant I've tried gives me a nasty rash. The crystal stuff didn't cause the rash but I didn't like it either. A small splash of isopropyl alcohol after a shower works great for me. |
I've been using the Thai stone for about a week now, and so far it still seems to be working great. It's difficult for me to trust it, so I keep smelling my armpits and shirts. I'm very impressed.
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I never use deodorant. I'm lucky in that my commute in is with a tailwind. But as long as I shower and change shirts often enough I don't have any trouble in the opposite direction either. In the worst case, if I totally overdress I can simply wash the sweat off as soon as possible at the washroom at my destination (rather than having to take a shower). I don't see how deodorant would help in that case anyways, if I was soaked in sweat I don't think I could stand not washing up and putting on deodorant instead...
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