Deodorant - help!

[Astrid]

Another sweating one here. I find swapping helps.
Mitcham does not work at all
Garnier mineral - works until I work out, then it packs it in straight away. I become drippy and smelly in less than 5 minutes (I know you not interested in that brand, but just so others know)
New Rexona perfume ones - not too bad, best at the moment
Driclor - yep does work, just need to get another bottle
Mens deodorants - seem to work quite well. Don't know if they are stronger, or if their smell just disguises mine a lot better.

Will need to check out Norsca as well

I can no longer wear anything with poly in it, so poly cotton tops are out. Sweat once in those and the smell never comes out.

[Phteven]

the mineral stick from the body shop seems to work ok. I can ski for a day in it and even under all the layers it doesn't seem offensive at the end of the day. It is expensive so maybe contact them and ask for a sample before handing over your cash. Have you tried a men's deo? They are are bit more heavy duty. Fwiw I never noticed any funny smells.

[skybie]

Driclor isnt a deodorant per say but its about 20% aluminium and shrinks the sweat ducts so u dont sweat anywhere near as much. i put it on b4 u go to bed (make sure ur pits are totally dry) it does sting like all buggery for a while, u shower in the morning and wash it off and put on ur normal deodorant ( i use mitchum because its also higher in aluminium than the rexona's ect) i used it for about a month and havent had an issue since. i was 1 step away from getting botox in my arm pits to shrink the ducts i used to sweat so bad, never wore anything colourful, only black so noone would see my sweat rings, never wore tight jumpers ect.

[Snacks]

I was going to ask if you've tried a stick.
Perhaps an answer is to carry a small roll-on in your handbag? Especially while at work. I have been known to keep a bottle on me (the mum ones are small and slim) especially while I was pregnant - I seemed to be more stinky if not sweaty when preggers.
I imagine working as a nurse is going to be pretty physical work. I'd be just topping up during the day as needed.

[Traveller]

the mineral stick from the body shop seems to work ok. I can ski for a day in it and even under all the layers it doesn't seem offensive at the end of the day. It is expensive so maybe contact them and ask for a sample before handing over your cash. Have you tried a men's deo? They are are bit more heavy duty. Fwiw I never noticed any funny smells.

The Body Shop is also Nestle, so it's out for me

[Party-of-five]

I use my DH's rexona when I start to get stinky have you tried mens?

[LizLemon]

I use my DH's rexona when I start to get stinky have you tried mens?

Yeah I was going to suggest this. I love the lady speed sticks but I'm not a huge sweater so I'm not sure how effective they really are..

[Phteven]

The Body Shop is also Nestle, so it's out for me

Is it?
Bummer

[Traveller]

The Body Shop is owned by Loreal, in which Nestle have a part interest. A lot of people still but TBS toiletries even when they boycott Nestle due to all the good they do, but personally I just boycott everything as I am wary of any business that Nestle will gain from

Thanks for your advice everyone, I have bought the one PZ recommended, and also a small tea tree deodorant to keep in my handbag for middle of the day freshening up. Will let you know if it works

[wysiwyg]

I have heard good things about Driclor (although I am working for company who make it) - apparently it works really well on sweaty feet as well.

[Feijoa Mum]

You need to kill the bacteria which causes the smell not the actual sweating.

After your shower try wiping your pits with straight white vinegar. It can be a bit stingy, especially if you have just shaved.
Once it dries the vinegar smell will disappear and then try applying your deodarant.

I used Mitchem but I find I have to change every couple of months as I build an immunity to it but also doing this vinegar thing every week or so (whenever its hot and lots of sweating in happening) certainly helps me. I also use a anti perspir
ant spray on top of my roll on just to be on the safe side.

[ShootingStar]

I use the Dove clinical one and stops me sweating. Tried the rexona clinical one and it didnt work as good. have tried the Driclor and it made me really ichy.

[Traveller]

Oh yes, I will be trying the mouthwash trick too (rather than vinegar, would rather smell like mints that chips )