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JamesM Jan 26th 2015 12:42 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by bats (Post 11546353)
It's the NEW way to stay dry! New!

I'd prefer to say Canada has finally arrived in the 1990's!

BristolUK Jan 26th 2015 1:07 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 11546262)
I remember spray deodorant when I was a kid in the 80's and 90's in the US

Just remembered how cold they could be and what a shock it was sometimes.

scrubbedexpat091 Jan 26th 2015 2:21 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 11546390)
Just remembered how cold they could be and what a shock it was sometimes.

I remember the burning from the alcohol they used (maybe still do?) to have in them as well....

I have super sensitive skin...

Tootlepootle Jan 26th 2015 2:22 pm

Re: Armpits
 
YAY!!!

BristolUK Jan 26th 2015 2:25 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 11546442)
I remember the burning from the alcohol they used (maybe still do?) to have in them as well....

On the other hand they made good flame throwers. Or was that hairspray?

Novocastrian Jan 26th 2015 2:41 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 11546442)
I remember the burning from the alcohol they used (maybe still do?) to have in them as well....

I have super sensitive skin...

Shhh. Don't tell James about the alcohol....

withabix Jan 26th 2015 2:59 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 11546351)
It look's almost exactly the same as "Sure". They've just called it something else in North America.

Sure Is Degree (and Rexana elsewhere)

These aerosols that have appeared must have different ingredients - isn't one of the common ingredients being banned in 'merica in aerosol form (an aluminium zirconium compound) the reason they aren't normally sold here?


Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 11546262)
something in the mainstream brands that are causing my skin to break out, and turn red and burn

The only 'decent' one I've found here is the Right Guard 'stick'. But only the one with the Green label though. If I use the blue one I get the same problem as you.

As those are both supposed to be 'the same', it must be the chemical perfumes they use.

scrubbedexpat091 Jan 26th 2015 4:45 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 11546447)
On the other hand they made good flame throwers. Or was that hairspray?

It does have isobutane in it, and I think also said alcohol. Lots of chemical names involved and I can't remember them all.

The degree was 4.97 and the Dove and Axe was 5.97.

scrubbedexpat091 Jan 26th 2015 4:47 pm

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by withabix (Post 11546468)
Sure Is Degree (and Rexana elsewhere)

These aerosols that have appeared must have different ingredients - isn't one of the common ingredients being banned in 'merica in aerosol form (an aluminium zirconium compound) the reason they aren't normally sold here?



The only 'decent' one I've found here is the Right Guard 'stick'. But only the one with the Green label though. If I use the blue one I get the same problem as you.

As those are both supposed to be 'the same', it must be the chemical perfumes they use.

I could use any of the white solids, then I started to react to more and more of them, Degree was the last hold out before I switched. The natural stuff works for me, but if one is very active or has a physical job where lots of sweat happens, not sure they would do the job.

BEVS Jan 26th 2015 4:54 pm

Re: Armpits
 
Argh!

Armpits vye for position among tgoes and toenails. There again I do live in rural New Zealand , where if you are under a certain height it is wise to learn to walk on stilts.

Dove solid , none smelly , is fine for me and him right now.

Though it is hotting up here. :unsure:

ChrisBan Jan 27th 2015 4:21 am

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 11546447)
On the other hand they made good flame throwers. Or was that hairspray?

That was definitely spray deodorant. Lynx (Axe) was a favourite amongst high schoolers for that purpose!

Pizzawheel Jan 27th 2015 8:19 am

Re: Armpits
 
Do I read this thread right, spray deodorant has just been invented in Canadia?

Good grief.

But they do make good flame throwers.

(on an unrelated note, whichever knockoff shop decided that Hummer was a good brand for a toiletry set- epic fail. Actually smells half decent though, so what do I know).

caretaker Jan 27th 2015 10:52 am

Re: Armpits
 
Can't stand the smell of cologne, hairspray, deodorant, aftershave, strong perfumes or car air fresheners. I just use Ivory or the PC equivalent and sensible shampoo, and the word shampoo sounds suspiciously foreign.

Novocastrian Jan 27th 2015 11:03 am

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 11547270)
Can't stand the smell of cologne, hairspray, deodorant, aftershave, strong perfumes or car air fresheners. I just use Ivory or the PC equivalent and sensible shampoo, and the word shampoo sounds suspiciously foreign.

Comes from the ancient greek σαμπουάν

caretaker Jan 27th 2015 11:14 am

Re: Armpits
 

Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 11547279)
Comes from the ancient greek σαμπουάν

Pull the other one, it's got bells on.:lol:


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