Please help - Deodorants / Antiperspirants Quetion

HarleyNana · March 16, 2006

I have never been able to wear Secret, the combination of their formula and my formula makes matters worse. I use Soft n Dri, babypowder scent, not only do I stay dry and smell like a baby's butt, no stains!

My DH keeps picking up Arrid, OMG, that chit leaves the worst stains.

juliek · March 16, 2006

I use Lady Speed Stick 24 hr gel and never had a problem. Smells nice and goes on clear.

NJChick · March 16, 2006

Yep I'd suggest trying a mans pit spray :hat:

Why they think all women are dainty and don't stink is beyond me.

What about those under arm shields (kinda like panty liners for the pit).

asbrown · March 16, 2006

This exact problem is happening to me also.

AND...

I wear Secret!!!

I can't believe I was just talking to my hubby about it and here it is.

I've been wearing Secret for years and never had an issue until about 2 weeks ago..about 2 1/2 weeks into my band-life.

Weird...I thought it was just me..time to switch.

Mothernature · March 17, 2006

Hi-

I used to have to switch deodorant around the time for my period. I read somewhere that woman's scent abilities picked up due to the extra hormones during "that time". I used Secret and would notice the effectiveness would wane, so I would switch off to Degree. That seems to help. I think our body's bacteria get used to the deodorant we use.

Also, as for the dry cleaned clothes, ask the person at the counter to spot-treat the under arm area, and then to process the whole garment. I used to work as a seamstress in a drycleaners, and they used to do that all the time! You are NOT alone in this! the drycleaners just treat the problem just as they would a spot that needed extra cleaning, because it did. It usually fixed the smell.

fiveholts714 · March 17, 2006

Great. I use Secret, too. I've only lost 20 pounds so I'm not stinky yet. Or if I am no one is saying anything to me! But it's good to know that maybe I will need to switch. You may also want to touch base withyour surgeon - they may know of common problems and solutions if others have complained of this.