• This is why I specifically look for antipersperants and not deodorants. I want to not sweat; not just add more smell to to the stink.

    Degree used to be perfect. Actually stopped sweat, had no added scents. Now that shit does fuck all, and has all the typical dumbass scents like “cool sport” and “gunmetal.” 😬

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      19 hours ago

      I use Arm and Hammer Antiperspirant/deodorant. I have to skip showering for a full day to smell any funk and the deodorant part really doesn’t smell like anything.

      While I’m shilling, all their products are like that, well, the toothpaste, kitty litter and laundry soap anyway, don’t know what else they sell. Smells good, kinda neutral, works a charm, no gagging perfume, no overwhelming mint, no premium price tag. Did I mention their products get shit clean? If they enshittify, I’m throwing in the towel. Kinda like if Zippo enshittifies, punch me the fuck out.

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      If your skin is not sensitive and white cast is not a deal breker simple unscented aluminum based anti perspirant works just fine.

      If your skin is sensitive an issue or you want to avoid a white cast look for a magnesium based or probiotic option.

      I would focus on the active ingredient rather than brands or marketing.

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        22 hours ago

        I have extremely sensitive skin, but aluminum antiperspirant has been fine on it. I really get into trouble with aluminum-free brands, especially if they have baking soda in them. I have to say contact dermatitis in the armpit is a unique method of accidental self-torture.

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      I use degree’s “prescription strength” stuff and it actually is the best antiperspirant I’ve ever used. I used to sweat through basically every deodorant I ever wore from middle school to my early 20s till I found that stuff

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      1 day ago

      Deodorant is supposed to inhibit bacterial growth, which is what makes the sweat smell

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        21 hours ago

        Yup which is why I use deodorant, not antiperspirant. I’m going to be a sweaty bastard regardless, and I’m from a place where everyone is just kinda sweaty most of the time anyway so it doesn’t really bother me, I just don’t want to stink.

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      I’m a huge fan of Drysol. You apply it once every few months and it prevents you from sweating. It’s a little itchy while drying but after that you’re sweat free for weeks! Then you can go without a daily product, or just a light wipe of deodorant if you like the smell.