I need a recommendation for good brands of antiperspirant

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for effective antiperspirants that do not leave white marks on clothing. Participants share personal experiences, preferences, and alternative suggestions related to antiperspirants and deodorants.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about brands of antiperspirants that are effective and do not leave white marks, with one suggesting Dove as a personal favorite.
  • Another participant mentions that aluminum chlorohydrate is a common ingredient that contributes to white residue and suggests looking for spray or roll-on options without this ingredient.
  • There are suggestions to consider deodorants instead of antiperspirants, with one participant humorously referencing a gym teacher's philosophy on natural odor.
  • One participant notes that excessive residue may result from applying too much product and agrees with switching from stick formulations.
  • Several participants mention using Axe or Red Zone, claiming they do not leave white marks, although one notes their low sweating levels.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that issues with residue might be related to laundry detergent or washing machine performance.
  • One participant shares a link to a natural product that is not an antiperspirant but claims to eliminate odor without blocking sweat glands, while engaging in a discussion about the naturalness of using aluminum salts in traditional antiperspirants.
  • There are humorous exchanges about pheromones and their effects, with one participant making a light-hearted comparison to a comic strip.

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Participants express a variety of opinions on the effectiveness and desirability of different types of products, with no clear consensus reached on the best solution. There are competing views on the use of antiperspirants versus deodorants and the implications of using aluminum-based products.

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Some discussions touch on personal preferences and experiences, which may not be universally applicable. The conversation includes humor and anecdotal evidence, reflecting individual perspectives rather than established recommendations.

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Does anyone know any good brands of antiperspirant which work well, but don't leave white marks on shirts? My wife is getting tired of scrubbing the armpits every time she washes them.
 
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NeoDevin said:
Does anyone know any good brands of antiperspirant which work well, but don't leave white marks on shirts? My wife is getting tired of scrubbing the armpits every time she washes them.
Look for brands which claim that they are invisible and don't leave white marks. It's trial and error, I have found that for me, Dove works the best.
 
You also could consider wearing white shirts... :smile:

Aluminum chorohydrate along with some waxes = most of the white gook

So, find a spray-on or a roll-on, not a waxy stick, one that does not have Aluminum chlorohydrate on the label.
 
Maybe you could try deodorants, instead.

Anitperspirant vs deodorant

Or take the attitude one of my junior high gym teachers used to take: "A man shouldn't shower - it washes away his natural odor."
 
If there is a lot of residue, you could be applying too much, and I agree with changing from a stick (which I use, but I do my own laundry)
 
I use axe or red zone, and neither leave me with white marks... though I don't really sweat, come to think of it.

be careful with axe though; it can leave nasty bruises, what with the herds of women that are going to be throwing themselves all over you :rolleyes:.
 
Sound to me like you need a new detergent/washing machine.

Try persil.
 
Start fishing. Then it's always the fish that stinks.
 
moe darklight said:
I use axe or red zone, and neither leave me with white marks... though I don't really sweat, come to think of it.

be careful with axe though; it can leave nasty bruises, what with the herds of women that are going to be throwing themselves all over you :rolleyes:.


Are your pheromone producing glands excised or something?

I love the Dilbert:
He clobbers himelf with pheromone spray. A woman is greatly atracted and siumltaneously conflicted by his presence. In the last panel she explodes.

My only use for pheromones is to mix 'em into an old clorox bottle that is half-full of soapy water. Attracts flies and they drown with a smile. Sometimes I think Axe must be made of the same stuff.
 
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I use this: http://www.thecrystal.com/product.cfm/id/2/scid/a/submit_thumb/2"

It's all natural, but isn't a antiperspirant; you will still sweat, just without the stink. I believe it's better for your body in the long run.
 
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falc39 said:
I use this: http://www.thecrystal.com/product.cfm/id/2/scid/a/submit_thumb/2"

It's all natural, but isn't a antiperspirant; you will still sweat, just without the stink. I believe it's better for your body in the long run.


Do you mean it's not natural to plug up sweat glands with aluminum salts? You goota be some kind of luddite - whatever happened to "better living through chemistry"
 
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falc39 said:
I use this: http://www.thecrystal.com/product.cfm/id/2/scid/a/submit_thumb/2"

It's all natural, but isn't a antiperspirant; you will still sweat, just without the stink. I believe it's better for your body in the long run.


Do you mean it's not natural to plug up sweat glands with aluminum salts? You got to be some kind of Luddite :smile: - whatever happened to "better living through chemistry"

:answer: the Love Canal
 
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jim mcnamara said:
Do you mean it's not natural to plug up sweat glands with aluminum salts? You got to be some kind of Luddite :smile: - whatever happened to "better living through chemistry"

:answer: the Love Canal
This is funny. My wife uses that expression a lot. It might be because she grew up in Niagara Falls Canada.

I can't stand the thought of plugging up my pores with goop. I use a deoderant rather than an antiperspirant.
 

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