Long lasting deoderant?

[adrian]

Looks like my current spray on doesn't last that long anymore, so I'm looking for a change.

I'm looking for one that doesn't overpower people with the smell, just coverup or eliminate my odors.

I currently use the axe bodyspray (probably the worst fad product I have) but like I said, I hate that overpowering smell.

Any suggestions?

[kimo55]

ya know, i would stay away from anything with aluminum chlorhydrate.
that stuff is poison to the body. and they allll have that junk in it and alotta other chemicals. Try go safeway or longs and get
"tom's natural"
dat kine has no scent, or light scent like talcum powder, or woodsy scent or a lighter mo bettah old spice scent... It is worth a try.
but do stay away from the major chemical manufacturer ones. bad stuff...
It forces closed the pores and that ain't good for anyone, mostly you.

Try any of the gel rub on ones from Kokua and good earth too. No can go wrong.
garanz barbaranz.

[scrivener]

I agree with Kimo; that closed-pore stuff can't be good for you, and I have been led by a few people to suspect that the increase in breast-cancer incidence might be related to anti-perspirants.

Adrian, just run down to Longs and pick up a deodorant stone. I've been a happy deodorant stone user for thirteen years. It's a huge chunk of what looks like rock candy. You wet the stone, rub it liberally in your pits, and let dry. It won't keep you from sweating, but it kills the bacteria that cause odor, and it leaves you with a nice "nothing" smell. Plus, it will last you for months at just seven to ten bucks. Mine usually last me over a year. You'll find it in the same aisle as all the other deodorants.

By the way, what happened to your freaky Jason Mewes avatar?

[Glen Miyashiro]

I have seen advertisements for these big transparent crystals that you rub onto your skin as a deodorant. Has anyone tried those? Do they work?

Oops, scrivener beat me to it.

[adrian]

By the way, what happened to your freaky Jason Mewes avatar?
Someone begged me to return my old one, so I did. I guess when you look at my current avatar, people notice its me.

[shaveice]

hey, you guys are way too fast. oh well. i agree. that stuff is amazing. it really works. damn, i wish i had known about it years ago!

[adrian]

I went to Longs today, and they had one for $6.99.

For anyone who doesn't know how it looks like, it comes in a purpleish plastic box, and its labeled "Thai Deoderant Stone", and the one I got says it'll last 6 months. The stone I got looks like a stone, but its white.

I have yet to try it, and I'll probably post some pics of the box and stone once I can hook up my cell phone to my computer.

[adrian]

Okay, I just bathed, and followed the instructions on the box, and I'm sweating on the places that the stone didn't touch (which is kinda weird, because its the places that I didn't know could sweat.)

Of course, this is only the first test, but since its summer, I sweat a lot.

I'll try to work up a sweat tomorrow to see if this thing really works.

[shaveice]

here's a picture of the one i got from down to earth. (sorry it's not a great pic; a bit rushed for time.) it reads, "nature's pure crystal deodorant push up stick, 100% natural" 4.25 oz. back: contains no aluminum; ingredients: mineral salts.

funny that the product i bought doesn't seem to be listed on their website: http://www.deodorantstones.com/

anyway, here's the pic:

[craigwatanabe]

Okay I had to chime in on this one because you guys are bad mouthing deodorants with Aluminum Hydrate.

The chief chemical entity of those deodorant stones is guess what? Aluminum or AL2O3.

Aluminum is a naturally occuring mineral (#13 in the Periodic Table). What makes these deodorant stones effective is how aluminum is used on (not in) the body.

When aluminum oxidizes it leaves a thin layer on the body pretty much sealing the pores like talcum powder but on a molecular level. It's the O3 in the chemical make up of Aluminum or the excess of one oxygen molecule that makes it an oxide.

On it's own at the molecular level, the aluminum molecule consists of 14 nuetrons and 13 protons/electrons. This absence of one proton/electron makes aluminum a prime molecule for attraction to other molecules missing this one outer particle. Sodium which is produced by the body when sweating is one of those molecules that compliment Aluminum and that's why aluminum is dead meat when it's used in buildings near the ocean. They naturally attract to each other and begin this chemical marriage known as oxidation.

Whether it be Arrid Extra Dry or a body stone, the essential active ingredient remains the same...aluminum hydrate. But I agree that the stone is by far the better choice as it lasts longer and does a pretty good job of taking care of body odor. But remember it's just a mask.

By the way salt contains naturally occuring aluminum. You just can't keep sodium and aluminum away from each other...atomically they are attracted to one another. Just like Romeo and Juliett.

[scrivener]

You just can't keep sodium and aluminum away from each other...atomically they are attracted to one another. Just like Romeo and Juliett.
I'm going to have to step in here, since now you're treading on my area of expertise. I have read Romeo and Juliet at least ten times and I am convinced that the title characters' attraction to each other had very little--if anything--to do with atomic attraction! Now, R&J, being physical beings, are of course composed of atoms, but Romeo first sees Juliet from far across the room, and at first glance is attracted to her; the reaction is much too quick and from too great a distance to be an attraction of one's atoms to the other's. "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" says Romeo, impressed more with Juliet's appearance than anything else! :)

[Glen Miyashiro]

Clearly the attraction is carried by electromagnetic radiation. Love travels at the speed of light!

[craigwatanabe]

Or more like love is blinded by the light! Oh where for art thou Romeo cuz my eyes stay hamajang from da light. I going drink my Jamba Juice but I no can see...hmmm dis Mango-A-Gogo tastes like poison...Oh crap I picked up da wrong stuff now I going Make. Shoot lata's Romeo I going see grandma now. I...whew das some potent crap...okay I stay pau. :D

[shaveice]

craig, you never cease to amaze me. hmmmm. interesting read. so the idea that the mineral salt kills the bacteria that causes odor is bull, right? if so, i'm going to have to call down to earth on that one. i mean, they should know better.

apart from how/why it works, i'm still a big fan cuz i know it works and it'll last way longer than the other more typical products.

thanks for the info

[jdub]

i don't want to sound glib or condescending, but life is far too short to worry about how your personal deodorant might kill you...find something that doesn't offend your own olfactory sensibilities and move on, my friend...

[shaveice]

hi jdub, not sure if your comment was for me or not but in case it was for me, rest assured that i don't lose a minute worrying about it. i am glad, tho, that i found out about this cool product....

(on another note, i hope to hear you play downtown soon!)

[jdub]

no, my comment wasn't meant for anyone in particular...it's just how i think...hell, i had a friend with a crystal he used to rub on his pits...he was comfy with it, but he still stunk like a bastard...i go with whatever's on sale and cools my pits...

(we'll be tearing it upon saturday at o'toole's)

[cezanne]

Here's my plug (pun intended) for Mennen Speed Stick Fresh Scent Anti-Perspirant. I don't want sweaty armpits at all... even if it didn't smell bad.

[btwnc2c]

Ha-ha! Just noticed that this is male-dominated topic.

So den...da wahines rule and da kanes no can keep cool! :D

[shaveice]

between sea to sea? good observation, but since you raised the topic--and i'm assuming dat you one wahine--what's your opinion on this one???

(ps: please keep the discussion on subatomic particles on an understandable level, puhleaze!)

[pinakboy]

sure. strong enuff for a man but made fo a woman....

so i jus use my wife's one.... :D no tell her eh! she goin bust me!! lol :)

[adrian]

Here's the pics I promised (from my lame excuse for a camera phone):

http://gamma.applepics.com/7/userfiles/42dec31523317.png

[craigwatanabe]

craig, you never cease to amaze me. hmmmm. interesting read. so the idea that the mineral salt kills the bacteria that causes odor is bull, right? if so, i'm going to have to call down to earth on that one. i mean, they should know better.

apart from how/why it works, i'm still a big fan cuz i know it works and it'll last way longer than the other more typical products.

thanks for the info

One thing about deodorants is that they do kill off bacteria by suffocating them. The problem with that is that deodorants also kill off the good bacteria that fights the bad ones. You will probably find out that using deodorant soaps make you smell clean and fresh...until you sweat then you smell like a pig so you use a deodorant spray or stone or stick to combat the problem.

But if you used simple soaps like Ivory you clean the crap off your body but leave the essential bacteria that keeps your skin biologically fresh. Your skin remains Ph balanced and you will smell normal longer than if you were to nuke your body with deodorants.

Diet also plays an important role in how you smell. In Vietnam the VC used to be able to smell out the "White Pig" or the Americans because that's what they smelled like. A good hunter will eat from his surrounding area so his odor is similar to the environment he's stalking in and doesn't stink up the air with his sweat. I'm sure you've all been in an elevator with someone who has just eaten Kim Chee and is sweating all over the elevator floor. Oh yeah lovely smell ain't it? :p

[BKHale2007]

Your thoughts on Body Mint?

[adrian]

I've been using it for a day now, and to test it out, I didn't shower since then. So far, I don't smell, and other people didn't know that I never showered (when I'm on the computer for hours, I usually smell, but now, I don't - but I'll bathe first thing in the morning)

[1stwahine]

I've been using it for a day now, and to test it out, I didn't shower since then. So far, I don't smell, and other people didn't know that I never showered (when I'm on the computer for hours, I usually smell, but now, I don't - but I'll bathe first thing in the morning)


Adrian, you always make me SMILE with some of your posts. :) Not like me, I irritate most people. :o Take care.

Auntie Lynn

[adrian]

Adrian, you always make me SMILE with some of your posts. :) Not like me, I irritate most people. :o Take care.

Auntie Lynn
I think its because I'm probably the youngest here, so I don't have that much experience in this world.

[craigwatanabe]

yeah well you're learning fast...and don't forget to take that shower first thing in the morning or else you'll be learning another life lesson on the bus in the morning rush...Life stinks when you're it. :D

Body Mint. I guess it's like garlic but in a good way. But do you smell like mint or just nothing? I should go up to Carol Kai and ask her if I can smell her armpits! That would be an interesting meeting: Hey it's Carol Kai...can I...(Carol) sure I'll sign your...No I just want to smell your underarms to see if that Body Mint really works! :eek:

[shaveice]

jdub wrote: (we'll be tearing it upon saturday at o'toole's)

turns out that i have a good chance of finally making it to o'toole's this saturday to listen to some live music and see the famous jdub in person so i thought i'd invite others on this board to kick back and talk story. not sure how easy that'll be with live music but i think it's worth a shot. (no pun intended) heard that auntie lynn will be there so that makes at least three of us. of course, i have a feeling that there are some posters who don't want to be identified for whatever reason so maybe they'll be in the shadows just watching us talk story. (eh, kimo! ass you eh?!? eh, no lie! i bet ass you!)

i think i'll try to be there around 8:30 so that auntie, jdbu and i can talk for at least 30 minutes before the music drowns us out....

[1stwahine]

I'll be there. You can't miss me...I'm the one wearing the papale! See you tomarrows. I'm having a hard time sleeping tonight. Fricken locks again getting to me...I need a stronger deoderant.

Auntie Lynn

[kimo55]

I should go up to Carol Kai and ask her if I can smell her armpits! That would be an interesting meeting: Hey it's Carol Kai...can I...(Carol) sure I'll sign your...No I just want to smell your underarms to see if that Body Mint really works! :eek:

that ain't where it's supposed to really work.

[kimo55]

i have a feeling that there are some posters who don't want to be identified for whatever reason so maybe they'll be in the shadows just watching us talk story. (eh, kimo! ass you eh?!? eh, no lie! i bet ass you!)




uh, yea right. that's my idea of an evening well spent.

[craigwatanabe]

Reminds me of the other day when I was working like a dog loading lumber onto a flatbed and forgot to use my Sure underarm deodorant spray. I blurted out to my friend that I stink so bad that I've smelled better between two legs on a hot muggy night. :eek:

"Nasty" is all he could reply. :D

[Miulang]

Reminds me of the other day when I was working like a dog loading lumber onto a flatbed and forgot to use my Sure underarm deodorant spray. I blurted out to my friend that I stink so bad that I've smelled better between two legs on a hot muggy night. :eek:

"Nasty" is all he could reply. :D
hahahaha! Eh Craig, mo betta you go try out foa be one stand up comedian (OK if you tired from working hard at HD, you can sit down :p ). You get so many funny stories about your experiences (still can't get ova da picture of one supa tita knocking ova all da metal chairs at KGMB! :D )

Miulang

[btwnc2c]

I think its because I'm probably the youngest here, so I don't have that much experience in this world.

Aww, hang in there, kiddo. You might be the youngest in here, but often times, you're like a breath of fresh air, you'll come out smelling like a rose someday while others will be pushing up daisies...dere, enough compliments.

Roses are red, Adrian is blue
Keep on using the crystal
So you no smell pee-yew!

Just kidding wit ya. I always wonder what you're going to come up with next in your posts. Take care. :)

[1stwahine]

Anybody notice the ad top right corner? "Fishy Vaginal Odor?" 68,000 women... ssshhh! What next? Isn't this suppose to be for deodorant for the arm pits? :confused:

Auntie Lynn

[craigwatanabe]

Anybody notice the ad top right corner? "Fishy Vaginal Odor?" 68,000 women... ssshhh! What next? Isn't this suppose to be for deodorant for the arm pits? :confused:

Auntie Lynn

Reminds me of that old Saturday Night Live skit with Chevy Chase: Painful Rectal Itch... :o

[MadAzza]

Mennen's a pretty good line, I think. Stick, though, not spray.
"By ... Mennen!"

[MadAzza]

On it's own at the molecular level, the aluminum molecule consists of 14 nuetrons and 13 protons/electrons. This absence of one proton/electron makes aluminum a prime molecule for attraction to other molecules missing this one outer particle. Sodium which is produced by the body when sweating is one of those molecules that compliment Aluminum and that's why aluminum is dead meat when it's used in buildings near the ocean. They naturally attract to each other and begin this chemical marriage known as oxidation.


I wuz gonna say that.

[pzarquon]

Anybody notice the ad top right corner? "Fishy Vaginal Odor?" 68,000 women... ssshhh! I see ads for local luau and hotels. The Internet must be targeting you specifically, Auntie! :p

I've never ever given those "rock" things a second thought. I just put them in the same category as "Ask Me About Waterless Car Wash!" and, well, pet rocks - merchandise promoted under the heading, "People will buy anything." Just because you think it works, and just because you think you don't stink, doesn't make it true!

But, those crystals have their fans, and considering the chemicals you get in "regular" deodorants, I suppose you could do worse (like using nothing, for example!). This guy (http://slate.msn.com/id/95549/) thought they were pretty okay.

[sinjin]

If a man wants to smell less gamey:

Step 1. Remove armpit hair.

[craigwatanabe]

I see ads for local luau and hotels. The Internet must be targeting you specifically, Auntie! :p

.


Hala!!!! :eek:

[craigwatanabe]

If a man wants to smell less gamey:

Step 1. Remove armpit hair.


If a man wants to wear sleeveless lowcut blouses:

Step 2. Remove chest hair :D

If a man wants to reduce air flow restriction when bicycling:

Step 3. Shave legs...yeah right. :D next thing you know he's wearing a wig, make up and pantyhose. :cool:

[sinjin]

If a man wants to wear sleeveless lowcut blouses:

Step 2. Remove chest hair :D


I somehow doubt excessive chest hair is a problem for you personally. :D