Aluminium Free Deoderant
Aluminium Free Deoderant
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Blown2CV

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31,641 posts

232 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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I thought it would be a good idea to try and move away from aluminium-based anti-perspirants because of all the emerging health risks. I did some research and found that there are actually very few products! I bought a thing called PitRok, and whilst it was £5.99 for a small stick, I have to say after 2 days that it quite possibly does less than fk all. I absolutely fking stink. It cannot be underestimated. I have been advised that there may be an 'adjustment period' for my body but i am not sure i want to stick it out as i feel this may just be the time taken for me to get used to my stink, not for it to go away. Has anyone actually got advice for me please? I would like to remain alu-free if at all possible.

xjay1337

15,966 posts

147 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Whats wrong with aluminium?

I use Sure48 for sensitive skin.

aka_kerrly

12,505 posts

239 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Also intrigued by this an mostly use Sure to.

So how do aluminum cans cause cancer?

Shaw Tarse

31,887 posts

232 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Why do you stink, have you not washed/showered?
(no I'm not taking the piss)

Have you looked at alum blocks?

Blown2CV

Original Poster:

31,641 posts

232 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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aluminium exposure/absorption is linked to a variety of cancers, and now also alzheimers. Essentially micro amounts of metals are found in the brains of those who suffer with these type of degenerative brain disorders. Aluminium is the active ingredient in anti-perspirant.

Cancer rates are increasing, and science is only just finding out potential reasons, and many of these unsurprisingly lead to chemical exposure from household products and other products we come across daily.

I am not interested in an argument about scientific method or how research is funded, i have just made a personal decision to cut that out (and talcum powder - read up on that one at your leisure but it's not dissimilar).

On the subject of have i not showered or washed... cannot be serious? I am not really going to post on the internet before remembering i haven't washed in days come on!

I previously used aluminium based anti-perspirant - no sweat, no smell, at all. Only thing changed is the product used.

Shaw Tarse

31,887 posts

232 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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For most people we can have a shower in the morning & not smell by lunchtime.

butch_

83 posts

221 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Try Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
space nk have them or can find them online.

They're not cheap at £18. I sometimes use them, but most days it's sanex for me.

AlexC1981

5,764 posts

246 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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I use the "stick" type. Just checked the labels of the two in my cupboard.

Sure men xtra cool 48h antiperspirant contains aluminium zirconium.

Old Spice Original deodorant stick does not contain any.

I googled the aluminium zirconium and it is a product used for antiperspirants, so perhaps if you look at only deodorants you will have better luck.

wilwak

759 posts

199 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Pitrok spray for men.

We ve been using it for 5 years. Smells nice and works.

Takes about 5 days for pores to adjust to not being blocked but then good.

All our family now use it.

Far less risky than normal anti perspirants they say.

The men version is scented.... my wife uses it too. Far better than the unscented version.


Hoofy

80,017 posts

311 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Not sure of this adjusting thing. The first time I used it before hitting the gym bike it was fine for me.

Do you wet the "crystal" before applying it? It must be wet enough to slip on the skin. I normally just touch my hand under water, then pat my armpits so they're wet, then stick the deo stick under the tap so it's wet then apply. Let it dry normally (or wipe it off with a towel if you dry with a towel wink ).

Patch1875

5,057 posts

161 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Have a look at Dove Clinical you can get it on Amazon think it doesn’t have any aluminium in it and gives great protection.

manracer

1,548 posts

126 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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I have to use crystal spray deodorant on recommendation of my demonologist.

I get it from the USA via Amazon and it's about £20 a bottle but lasts about 4 months applied twice a day.

You can get it in a spray (not aerosol) just like a water spray, it's not cheap but great. Ironically I couldn't find it anywhere when in the US. Seems it's mail order even via CVS or Walgreens.

I now get crystal roll on from Amazon for £4.50 or so a pop. It's a life saver for me.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008L0K1PA/ref=cm_sw_r...

Digger

16,822 posts

220 months

Wednesday 8th November 2017
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Use some driclor to block up the pits for a couple of nights (read the instructions!!!)

Use pitrok crystal on freshly cleaned and still wet pits and allow to dry naturally, yes you will need to walk around with your arms up for a bit. ☺️ Do not wet the crystal directly (hoof!).

That should work just fine.


Hoofy

80,017 posts

311 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Digger said:
Do not wet the crystal directly (hoof!).
Why not? Works for me!

Yipper

5,964 posts

119 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Botox.

Blown2CV

Original Poster:

31,641 posts

232 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Yipper said:
Botox.
i don't have hyperhidrosis. I had no issues whatsoever with sweating or smell before i tried this new product.

TwistingMyMelon

6,507 posts

234 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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if it bothers you, just shower in morning and at night and squirt yourself if cheap aftershave from a glass bottle

RRLover

450 posts

231 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Shower twice a day. I dont have an issues with pit sweat.
Cleanliness is very close to godliness smile

Digger

16,822 posts

220 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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Hoofy said:
Digger said:
Do not wet the crystal directly (hoof!).
Why not? Works for me!
No problem, but you will be dissolving the crystal unnecessarily. Better to leave the pits still wet, or as above splash a few drips on them, then use the crystal. smile

boxst

3,806 posts

174 months

Thursday 9th November 2017
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My wife uses this: https://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-1853322-zion-health...

(although not from that shop, I tend to buy it in America when I go)