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Deodorant and Anti-Perspirant Ingredients By Leslie Baumann, M.D. - Posted Mon, Mar 16, 2009, 1:22 pm PDT

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  • 1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Mar 20, 2009, 9:02 pm PDT

    This one is easy. I'm amazed more people don't use it. Lightly dab some witch hazel, or something like rosewater, on your skin. Then give yourself a light dusting of a baby powder that has some baking soda in it--Burt's Bees Baby Powder works well, but I'm sure there are other brands, too.. (I also use straight baking soda, but this could cause rashes for some people). Baking soda is amazingly effective at neutralizing body odors.

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  • 2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Mar 23, 2009, 12:34 pm PDT

    The only deodorant that has worked for me was Adidas's Cotton Tech Deodorant....now it's been discontinued....when I google it, there seem to be many people who want it back & can not find anything else that not only helps with odor, but also sweating...without aluminum

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  • 3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 9:13 pm PDT

    reported comment #3 for inappropriate content

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  • 4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Mar 30, 2009, 10:13 pm PDT

    I was visiting an old friend once, and I happened to stay overnight. The next day I asked her if I could borrow some deodorant, but she stated she did not use it, but instead used vinegar. Well I tried it, and it worked. Application: soak a large piece of cotton and spread it on your arm pits. Hope this is useful to fellow humans!

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  • 5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Apr 19, 2009, 9:26 am PDT

    I am a very active gal, I work in the ski industry in the winter time, and am an avid runner year round. I have struggled to find a deodrant that can keep up with my lifestyle, but I found my answer a few years back. I discovered an environmental control deodrant by dermalogica that is gentle and safe, but most importantly, it works. Now, it does take a while for your body to adjust to this gentle roll, it takes about ten days for you to really see the benefits of this deodrant. I assume the reason for this is that most people have been using the harsh over perfumed deodrants, and the dermalogica one is by far more simple. If interested, the best and most affordable place I have found to purchase this is at whatgreatskin.com I hope this helps

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  • 6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, May 07, 2009, 11:52 pm PDT

    "Seba med" has aluminium and alcohol free roll on deodorants.

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  • 7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Jun 29, 2009, 2:56 pm PDT

    Weleda spray deodorant is amazing! Smells great, and really works! I have been searching for years for something without parabens and aluminum, and i've found my match! A bit pricey, but worth it!

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  • 8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Jul 01, 2009, 1:17 am PDT

    Finding a suitable deodorant for me is a problem, too. Deodorants with fragrance often don't match with the smell of my sweat, resulting to a very stinky dilemma. Lately, I've been using the juice of a lemon as a deodorant. It works for me. I still sweat, but at least I don't stink.

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  • 9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Sep 22, 2009, 8:48 am PDT

    Yes in fact I found deodorant free of aluminum! In Trader Joe's (in IL) Natural Care Tom's of Maine odor protection. Aluminum -Free Deodorant Stick. I use it and I like it!

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