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And I was beginning to think it was just me. As was mentioned in an earlier post, "original scent" is anything but. What gets me is how I can be riding my bicycle and passing by folks walking or jogging, their scent completely permeates the air around them. How is that possible?? This explains a lot about why Americans (at least) are so addicted to scented "everything".
As for underarm deodorants, you might want to check the label for Zirconium or Zirconium Silicate - which used to be (and may still be) used in Colgate toothpaste. Turns our a British study from waaaay back in the 1950's mentioned how Zirconium caused cancer in test animals. What a shock.

As for me, I use Crystal Body Deodorant Spray. It contains NO aluminum & is fragrance and Paraben Free (thecrystal.com). It's sold in the natural foods section of my local grocery store. And as it contains no aluminum, it won't stop perspiration, but it does stop odors - using, according to the label: Aqua (purified water), Natural Mineral Salts, Potassium Alum.
 
WOW!

That makes you think! Scary!
I am so glad that they did not talk about FDS!
I would be in trouble!!!!
Brent
 
LOL - FDS!

Just stick with plain vinegar and water in the bag on the back of the bathroom door (that nobody talks about) and you'll have nothing to worry about. For those especially difficult days, try a few drops of Lysol in the brown bottle. Doctor recommended - in 1939!
 
One must understand, constant exposure for long periods of time to the same scent or scents made from similar chemicals, renders one basically unable to "smell" the fragrance. Some call it the "old ladey syndrome", you know middle-aged or elderly females who have been wearing the same scent since their youth, and now pour it on with a heavy hand because they can no longer smell the scent on themselves. Never mind those around or down wind are gasping for air!

Indeed many air fresheners actually contain chemicals to deaden one's sense of smell, that way one does not detect the unpleasant odor they were meant to be getting rid of.

Natural and or herbal scents are not always better than man made. Lavender, rosemary, and host of other popular herbal scents can actually cause mild to severe allergy reactions in some people. Some find the scent of lavender soothing, it gives others migraines.

Have never forgiven Henkel/Germany for changing Persil sensitive to having a rather strong scent. The unscented or lightly scented version was much better. New scent hangs around for ages, even on things that have been laundered weeks ago and sitting around in drawers.

Proctor and Gamble, Henkel, and many other detergent makers have patents on perfumes and scent delivery chemicals for laundry products that actually cause the fragrance to bind to laundry and remain there longer. It is claimed consumers complained whatever scent their laundry came out of the washing machine with, was gone by the time laundry was dried and put away.

The above explains all those horrid scented detergents from Tide, such as "Tide Simple Pleasures", that smell like a cheap tart on a budget.
 
I have heard of the use of bleach in that bag, Greg. YIKES!

~Natural Mineral Salts

Well, according to a bottle of specialty Israeli shampoo to stop hair-loss....

Salts (ionic compounds) are used in products like Head & Shoulders brand shampoo to block sweat glands. This in turn prevents flakes of skin (dandruff) from falling, but it also may contribute (bottles says "does contribute" to hair loss) by killing the hair follicle.

So it looks like all anti-perspirants block the sweat glands which means a dryer set of pits, but also block the natural process of heat and toxin removal via sweating.

Remember when mousse and hair spay and product were "De rigeur"? They made me feel extremely hot (blocked sweating of head) and my thought was "These are gonna contribute to baldness". Dropped all usage and right quick, too! Still have thinng hair. Curses high levels of testosterone and DHT! *LOL*

So is there a decent deodorant that is effective, (nearly) unscented and does not containa aluminum?
 
I too have noticed how some people get carried away with scents. Our tenant uses way too much Downy Lavander/Vanilla softener. When the dryer is running it smells like a French Whorehouse and not in a good way. I use Downy April fresh...love the smell and it makes the clothes fresh smelling. I used to love the Downy Mountain Fresh but somehow lately the scent is a bit much.
Even people that use way too much cologne have something they are trying to hide like a funky smelling ass or have not showered in a few days. I worked with this woman that was considered the town "public utility" and she would get banged all weekend long then come back to work without a shower. PU and one night she was ripe and I told her. She wasnt happy with me but hey I thought she is making my nosehairs curl she needs to wash. I believe that if your foul smelling and and you dont notice it yourself then something is really wrong.
 
It seems that the scents are getting stronger and stronger in detergents and fabric softeners. I can't walk down the laundry detergent isle in the supermarket without going into a sneezing fit. It doesn't stop till I am way away from it. I have had to change tables in restaurants cause of someone wearing too much perfume or cologne. Again I can't stop sneezing. Funny people will say are you ok or allergic to something, and I reply yes its you and your bathing of perfume that I am allergic to. Can't take strong scents anymore just sets my head to reeling.
Jon
 
Toggles Is Correct

Anti-perspirants are just that, stop one from "sweating".
Deodorants merely cover up or otherwise neutralise body odor.

Many Europeans simply do not use the former because they view (quite rightly) perspiration as a natural body function, and would no more seek to arrest it than they would not going to the loo. Covering up the odor is another matter, hence the fondness for perfumes going back ages.

Being totally clean and having BO, especially under the arms can and often do go together. It all depends upon one's body. There are persons who can bathe and within one hour or so, the "smell" is back.

Cornstarch and baking soda make great alternatives to deodorant body powders based upon talcum.

One must remember skin is the largest organ on the human body. Anything one comes into contact with over a long period of time can eventually become absorbed into the body. This includes underarm products and scented laundry products that leave residues behind.

More to worry about, in that when one is sleeping the body is actually more open to absorbing things via the air and skin. Hence persons not being bothered by say a scented laundry product on their clothes during the day, but nearly gagging to death at night from breathing in the same fumes.

L.
 
> Being totally clean and having BO, especially under the arms can and often do go together. It all depends upon one's body. There are persons who can bathe and within one hour or so, the "smell" is back. <

The harder/longer a guy scrubs his underarms when bathing, the faster (and worse) they'll stink again. People who use washcloths and scrub every trace of anything from their underarms are the ones who stink again within an hour. They're forcing their bodies to produce a lot more bacteria and oil to replace what's been stripped.
 
Ohh i hate overbearing laundry products. i love gain (that statement alone makes me sound like a hypocrite) but sneeze while using it and have stopped since. i love downy and suavitel but i do not overdose one capful is enough or half!!! i also only use watery generic softeners for my sheets. I always felt its not good to breath in heavy perfumes. I go light with cologne always and i stick to certain brands of deodorant so i wont itch i use clear liquid deodorants if, its a blue or white stick NO!!! and as for perfumed detergents i *usually* if i pick it stick with 'ALL' regular or free and clear and always add a cup of baking soda. even the 'all with softener' is good i love the 'fresh twist' smell really light and not overbearing and rinses out really good!
 
and if you're talking movies.....

........let's not forget lily tomlin in, "the incredible shrinking woman"! remember how those sprays in the car finally did her in.
 
PETERH770 brings up a good point about the origins of fragrances. I took a few courses in aromacology and aromatherapy. It's shocking to learn what synthetic ingredients are used. Formaldehyde is a very popular fixative for synthetic based fragrances, and it's in everything!

I don't want to burst anyone's bubble about the Tide 2X, but the Lemon element of the fragrance is more likely to be naturally based than the Verbena, which is much too cost prohibitive. A few years ago I paid nearly $100 for an 8 ounce bottle of the essential oil, a bargain at wholesale pricing.
 
I have seen that Tide lemon verbena being discontinued at several stores here. But the thing is they have not given the Downy scent of this the boot...yet. The other thing I have noticed that pairing scent to scent can and is overpowering to the nostrels.
What I like is the Original Tide HE scent powder with Downy April fresh...that combo smells wonderful to me. Next up is Persil MegaPearls with the Downy April fresh. People that have showered here at our house always ask how I get the towels so fresh smelling. Ancient Frenchman"s secret......
 
Actually body odor is in direct response to what you eat and drink. My wife has severe food and mold allergies. When she eats what she is supposed to she doesn't have to used deodorant. When I eat the same food no pit smell either, just a shower in the morning and thats it. Under arm odor is just a chemical reaction in your system from the foods you are eating.
Jon
 
Well...

The traditional medical explanation for smelly sweat is that there are two types of sweat: The mostly water type the purpose of which is to cool the body down. This type doesn't generate much in the way of odor. In fact, it might even come off as a pleasant aroma.

The second type of sweat is full of substances that provide a feast for bacteria. These bacteria grow and multiply and generate the off odors that make sweat smell bad. This second type of sweat is generally emitted when one is stressed, or excited, or in some sort of emotional state.

It's quite possible that avoiding foods that cause allergies tends to keep one in a relaxed, unstressed state, and hence one's sweat tends to be more pleasant. Foods that cause allergies no doubt cause stress and strong emotions which in turn show up in the form of bacterial fodder and then the bad odors develop.

Showering after sex is often a good idea as the sweat produced during a period of intense emotion tends to grow smelly bacteria.
 

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