Comments on: The tale of two natural, vegan deodorants http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/ Urban environmental lifestyle blog in Los Angeles Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:16:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Foodeater http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-322993 Foodeater Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:37:49 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-322993 Funny because for me I've found that of all the many natural deodorants I've tried, Tom's is the only one that keeps me from getting too stinky. I like that it does not leave that awful white crap all over my pits or my clothes. I also like that there's an unscented version that both keeps my own B.O. in check while not making me smell like a vase of sweat tinged flowers. Can't stand any of that scented stuff! Funny because for me I’ve found that of all the many natural deodorants I’ve tried, Tom’s is the only one that keeps me from getting too stinky. I like that it does not leave that awful white crap all over my pits or my clothes. I also like that there’s an unscented version that both keeps my own B.O. in check while not making me smell like a vase of sweat tinged flowers. Can’t stand any of that scented stuff!

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-1460 Siel Sat, 04 Feb 2006 07:29:10 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-1460 I read somewhere that Koreans have the fewest sweat pores of all people -- which I take to mean that I should be one of the least stinky, deodorized or not. As of yet, I can't figure out if I really DO smell due to my distaste for conventional deodorant, or if I'm just imagining it -- I read somewhere that Koreans have the fewest sweat pores of all people — which I take to mean that I should be one of the least stinky, deodorized or not. As of yet, I can’t figure out if I really DO smell due to my distaste for conventional deodorant, or if I’m just imagining it –

]]> By: anon http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-1298 anon Sat, 21 Jan 2006 06:26:53 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-1298 sweat is not what causes body odor, it's the bacteria that festers in that warm, damp area. However, the body does emit a special scent from there, and where else might you guess... that's right, the groin. both these places are also key toxin disposal points (as far as i've read). hm, if only people knew what "real pheremones" smelled like... maybe i'm just a natural wonder, but washing under the arms with soap is enough to keep me smelling fresh for at least 24 hours ('til the next shower) sweat is not what causes body odor, it’s the bacteria that festers in that warm, damp area. However, the body does emit a special scent from there, and where else might you guess… that’s right, the groin. both these places are also key toxin disposal points (as far as i’ve read).
hm, if only people knew what “real pheremones” smelled like…
maybe i’m just a natural wonder, but washing under the arms with soap is enough to keep me smelling fresh for at least 24 hours (’til the next shower)

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-1119 Siel Sat, 07 Jan 2006 21:55:04 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-1119 Hey Hippie Girl! Thanks for the deodorant tips! I'll have to try this Jason, Herbs & Spice. I do have to agree -- both deodorants mentioned above don't last as long as the conventional stuff. I'm stil not sure if I've just gotten too used to the aluminum, sweat-preventing stuff that basically keeps you from sweating -- which def. prevents odor but is also v. unnatural -- or if I need to keep looking for better deodorant... In the meantime, I'm just applying more frequently ;) Hey Hippie Girl! Thanks for the deodorant tips! I’ll have to try this Jason, Herbs & Spice. I do have to agree — both deodorants mentioned above don’t last as long as the conventional stuff.

I’m stil not sure if I’ve just gotten too used to the aluminum, sweat-preventing stuff that basically keeps you from sweating — which def. prevents odor but is also v. unnatural — or if I need to keep looking for better deodorant…

In the meantime, I’m just applying more frequently ;)

]]> By: Northwoods Hippie Girl http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-1064 Northwoods Hippie Girl Tue, 03 Jan 2006 20:39:52 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-1064 I continue to be in a constant search for a natural organic deodorant that actually works!! To date I have tried both of the products listed above, neither worked for more than an hour or so. One great product that did work all day was Kiss my Face, Active Enzyme Deodorant, however whether it was the patchouli scent I chose or something else it caused a rash under my arms, bummer! Nature's Gate, Organics Fruit Blend Deodorant works about 5 hours. The best I have found to date and the one I am currently using is Jason, Herbs & Spice Deodorant Stick. The Jason product will usually get me though an 8 hour shift at the grocery store where I work, but not much longer than that for sure!! As to shaving to cut down odor, men, as a rule don't shave and I don't find that my male friends smell more or less stinky than I do. I will continue not shaving and continue the quest for the perfect natural organic deodorant! The Northwoods Hippie Girl, living the very green life in Northern Wisconsin. I continue to be in a constant search for a natural organic deodorant that actually works!! To date I have tried both of the products listed above, neither worked for more than an hour or so. One great product that did work all day was Kiss my Face, Active Enzyme Deodorant, however whether it was the patchouli scent I chose or something else it caused a rash under my arms, bummer! Nature’s Gate, Organics Fruit Blend Deodorant works about 5 hours. The best I have found to date and the one I am currently using is Jason, Herbs & Spice Deodorant Stick. The Jason product will usually get me though an 8 hour shift at the grocery store where I work, but not much longer than that for sure!!

As to shaving to cut down odor, men, as a rule don’t shave and I don’t find that my male friends smell more or less stinky than I do. I will continue not shaving and continue the quest for the perfect natural organic deodorant!

The Northwoods Hippie Girl, living the very green life in Northern Wisconsin.

]]> By: Anonymous http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-211 Anonymous Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-211 The stuff you need to wet before application aka the crystal deo works really well :) The stuff you need to wet before application aka the crystal deo works really well :)

]]> By: Anonymous http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Anonymous Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-212 @anonymous: Crystal deodorants (stone deodorants) contain alum, typically potassium alum (KAl(SO4)2·12(H2O)) or ammonia alum (NH4Al(SO4)2·12(H2O)). Technically both contain aluminium (Al) as can be seen from the chemical formulae. So if you do not want aluminium on your skin, these are not suitable. However, the Alzheimer's/aluminium link has not been substantiated by recent research, but in general the way in which antiperspirants work (by blocking the sweat glands) does not seem very wise, and there may be other biotoxicity than the Alzheimer link. Also, avoiding any fragrances is probably a good idea since the INCI list only needs to list "parfum" ("fragrance" for you US dwellers) and what chemicals may lie behind that is anyone's guess.<BR/><BR/>A hint to guys: shaving your armpits regularly is a single most effective way of combatting odour.<BR/><BR/>-avs @anonymous: Crystal deodorants (stone deodorants) contain alum, typically potassium alum (KAl(SO4)2·12(H2O)) or ammonia alum (NH4Al(SO4)2·12(H2O)). Technically both contain aluminium (Al) as can be seen from the chemical formulae. So if you do not want aluminium on your skin, these are not suitable. However, the Alzheimer’s/aluminium link has not been substantiated by recent research, but in general the way in which antiperspirants work (by blocking the sweat glands) does not seem very wise, and there may be other biotoxicity than the Alzheimer link. Also, avoiding any fragrances is probably a good idea since the INCI list only needs to list “parfum” (“fragrance” for you US dwellers) and what chemicals may lie behind that is anyone’s guess.

A hint to guys: shaving your armpits regularly is a single most effective way of combatting odour.

-avs

]]> By: Siel http://greenlagirl.com/the-tale-of-two-natural-vegan-deodorants/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Siel Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://greenlagirl.com/?p=101#comment-213 avs' comment shows I'm not the only blogging nerd researching deodorant issues :) Good to know. It seems like antiperspirant -- which keeps your body from sweating normally -- is just generally bad news. I remember reading in a marathon book -- when I still read such things -- that anti-perspirants are not a runner's best friend. Something about armpits being a small area, but an important one -- you know, one sweats for a reason.<BR/><BR/>And about shaving armpits -- I wonder why, in the US, an unshaved female armpit is considered unattractive, but a shaven male one somewhat odd. Hmmm... I know some women consider the armpit shaving practice oppressive, and I agree it would be best if women didn't feel they HAD to shave, but I have to say it works for me, from a hygine standpoint... avs’ comment shows I’m not the only blogging nerd researching deodorant issues :) Good to know. It seems like antiperspirant — which keeps your body from sweating normally — is just generally bad news. I remember reading in a marathon book — when I still read such things — that anti-perspirants are not a runner’s best friend. Something about armpits being a small area, but an important one — you know, one sweats for a reason.

And about shaving armpits — I wonder why, in the US, an unshaved female armpit is considered unattractive, but a shaven male one somewhat odd. Hmmm… I know some women consider the armpit shaving practice oppressive, and I agree it would be best if women didn’t feel they HAD to shave, but I have to say it works for me, from a hygine standpoint…

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