A Post about Odoriforous Emanations

[Linz8]

Well, not really lol. I'm a brand new nursing student (only 16.5 months to go) and I'm a meticulously clean person. I shower before AND after clinicals. I use Soft n Dri antiperspirant/deodorant aerosol that I've used since I was 12. But now it's like it doesn't work, I mean I do NOT smell but I notice a difference. We work hard on our clinical floor, many of us girls are dripping with sweat at the end of our 2 - 4.5 hour days. I figured since we have posts of 'what's the best black pen' I could ask 'what is the best antiperspirant/deodorant' that you all recommend. Please don't flog me for the question, I honestly what to know. Thanks in advance.

[ssanders80]

Dove works great! I used to have a major problem with deodorants b/c they were too thick, but with Dove, it's soft, but you don't have to worry about A THING! I highly suggest trying that.

[nurz2be]

I love and SWEAR by Degree...I swear its worked the best for me! All day strong and long!!

I can not stand Secret deodorant! Its like Im putting on water under my arms when I use Secret..But I have always and will continue to use Degree. All the scents and types are great. Also Degree, has come out with a Clinical prescription strength anti/deo.

I swear with you. I do, I do , I do.... I LUV the stuff. I carry extra in my bag. After a few hours, I go to the restroom and use a wet wipe and clean under my arms and then reapply. It isn't always needed, I just do it for my own peace of mind.

[birdgardner]

I don't want to put the aluminum salts in anti-perspirant on my skin and maybe into my system, but there are days when Tom's of Maine deodorant just isn't enough. Then I put baking soda under my arms after the deodorant and it does the trick.

[suanna]

Won't use anything but Aaird XX Dry, Hard to find the unscented at times but Wallmart carries it.

[RN BSN 2009]

I guess I'm lucky, my antipersp. makes it thru the shift...

Or I just cant smell myself

:lol2:

[roni221]

I too used Soft and Dri since I started wearing deodorant. Not sure why it stopped working or not working as well. But I now swear by degree. I tried a free sample they were giving out in Walmart last summer and it rocks. I would definitely give it a try.

[Katnip, RN]

I like Dove best. For some reason Secret clinical strength hasn't done much for me. I have such sensitive skin that a lot of brands cause rashes and swelling; it's not fun. And I get wet. I do take some to work with me, and if it starts to get bad, I head for the bathroom, get a damp paper towel, wipe off, dry and add more deodorant. On my worst days I swear I'm going to Botox.

[leslie :-D]

both my active teenage boys, c/o bo.

their axe and other designer antiperspirants, weren't working.

i got them mitchum, and they both say it works great.

since i do their laundry, i can attest they no longer have bo.

for me, i like ban.

never tried degree...think i will.

leslie