Nurr0 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Well that just put me off using anti-perspirants. I'd always thought that there was something strange about anti-perspirants, people say that they cause cancer etc and they actually make me itch quite a bit.I'm not sure if the soap thing would work for me, but I might lay off these sprays now. The wikipedia article about neurotoxicity is disturbing enough...

doomgirl79 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

wow didn't know that thanks!

7mrrr7 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I quit using the stuff, too, although I don't know how long it's been. If I need to use something, a little apple cider vinegar does the trick! It doesn't smell like vinegar after it dries.Mrrr

MirageRC3 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Yeah, I agree with this. Go for Deodorants.

visiblemode (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You know I have to agree with this. I haven't worn deoderant/antiperspirant in 10 years. Most people don't need to. I think most of us started wearing it as teens because it's 'what you do.' Just showering normally is fine.

sunupsam (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Soap and water was not enough for me. To stay odor free. I use Crystal Stick (Mineral Salt and Ammonium Alum) - hope that's okay. :)

gipee (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

great advice, transparency works, 5 stars!

Myaucat (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

it's zinc combined with oxygen which is very safe for the body. this bacteria is anaerobic so it cannot live in the presence of free oxygen. it literally lasts for days withour re-application, even after a shower.

Myaucat (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Actually most antiperspirants/deodarants in the health food store do not contain alum. I've tried many different natural/organic products - I find Lavilin the best. It's like a paste and you only need a tiny bit on your finger. It prevents bacteria growth in the area because it uses zinc oxide as the main active ingredient.

Myaucat (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

the toxicity of aluminum in brand name antiperspirants is old news here in Canada. actually more and more people are turning off this crap b/c they don't it in their bodies. Lavilin is the best natural body deodarant around which we can get at most health food stores here. Alum is not a better alternative, its still an aluminum derivative.