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telesonico t1_iulcriw wrote

Reply to comment by lukrezya in I buy undershirts every 3 years...help by loud_lou

I use non-aluminum deodorant - haven’t had issues with stains since the switch.

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[deleted] t1_iumdqt8 wrote

Such as?

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telesonico t1_iumwvja wrote

Tom’s of Maine, Jason. Tom’s has been my goto for years now.

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ltssms0 t1_iumm0hw wrote

Speedstick has a few "mens" varieties without aluminum. WTF, smelling like an ocean or pine is gendered.

Most antiperspirants have an aluminum compound used to block pores from sweating, and the compound can stain clothing.

Use your own judgement as to whether you should use a deodorant or antiperspirant. For example I don't sweat enough in just my arm pits (not going to roll it on my whole back, lol), antiperspirants make me uncomfortable when I am that hot, and I don't want my clothes to stain.

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loud_lou OP t1_iumgrdg wrote

Yeah if you have any suggestions I'd be open to know about them. Preferably something that could be found at a grocery store or target.

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telesonico t1_iumwrvw wrote

I first started out using Tom’s non-aluminum deodorants. These worked well for me. Other brands which I like are Jason and Desert Essence. Most of these are available in a Target and can be bought in bulk packs for less online.

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loud_lou OP t1_iumwx6c wrote

My wife is concerned that they won't suppress BO smells. Did you find one worked better than others on this attribute?

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telesonico t1_iumx7mr wrote

Suppose it also depends on how strong the BO is and what you do throughout the day!The ones which worked longest from Tom’s have been Maine Woodspice and Lemon Bergamot.

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NotYourFathersEdits t1_iuqg26g wrote

Tom’s isn’t strong enough for me. Arm and Hammer Natural, however, works great.

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trzarocks t1_iupwgr1 wrote

Thai Stick can be found online and at many health food type stores. It’s basically an alum block rounded off for your pits. Alumn blocks are sold at places that cater to double edge razor shaving, as it’s an old school post shave treatment.

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