Anti-perspirant spray that works?
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garylythgoe said:
Looks interesting, ,thanks.garylythgoe said:
Honestly - read the boots reviews, and just try it.
It totally elimated sweat patches 100% for me.
Its effective. You'll sweat so little it will be disconcerting. It totally elimated sweat patches 100% for me.
Do not over-use. It will itch/sting like an absolute b
h. I mean really sparingly. Leave more than a week between applications.Also, if it gets wet it will sting - this is why you are supposed to make sure you are dry before application (not towelled-off, but properly dry). But problems arise here, because its rollerball application. So water/moisture can get into the bottle (e.g if you apply when not perfectly dry, and just over time i think where the outside part of the ball is exposed to air).
My alternative is 'odaban' which is just as effective, but stings less as its a pump bottle and harder for moisture to get into it. Still, use sparingly and make sure you're dry.
gregs656 said:
I trim (not shave) my arm pits and have noticed a marked difference in how much I feel like I sweat.
I can't imagine a reason not to do it now. I have not had any irritation as a result of trimming.
Me too. I feel I do sweat less - probably because beforehand, the deodorant all ended up on the hairs rather than on the skin. I can't imagine a reason not to do it now. I have not had any irritation as a result of trimming.
I've not needed anything more than Sure (or the Lidl equivalent) since doing this
FredAstaire said:
garylythgoe said:
Honestly - read the boots reviews, and just try it.
It totally elimated sweat patches 100% for me.
Its effective. You'll sweat so little it will be disconcerting. It totally elimated sweat patches 100% for me.
Do not over-use. It will itch/sting like an absolute b
h. I mean really sparingly. Leave more than a week between applications.Also, if it gets wet it will sting - this is why you are supposed to make sure you are dry before application (not towelled-off, but properly dry). But problems arise here, because its rollerball application. So water/moisture can get into the bottle (e.g if you apply when not perfectly dry, and just over time i think where the outside part of the ball is exposed to air).
My alternative is 'odaban' which is just as effective, but stings less as its a pump bottle and harder for moisture to get into it. Still, use sparingly and make sure you're dry.
Personal favourite is Odaban, its a pump spray as mentioned and applies much more evenly and stings less (One spray in each pit is enough at night).
They can also be used on the hands and feet - In fact I have a patient uses the Odaban spray on his leg amputation stump to prevent sweat and thus irritation.
My experience with Driclor wasn't good, it felt like someone was rubbing stinging nettles into my pits which then seemed to cause more sweating so it was a vicious circle. It worked for a couple of weeks then I had to stop using it as the irritation throughout the night was waking me up. I opted for Botox a few times but it's expensive and lasts about 6/9 months. I have had Hyperhydrosis diagnosed and about 15 years ago had liposuction in my pits to try and fix it, it didn't and they no longer use lipo as a "fix"
Edited by eybic on Friday 29th March 11:28
I can't use anti-perspirants (roll-ons, gels, or sprays) due to allergic reactions. Bad, hugely painful rashes and swollen glands etc
For 25+ years my go to has been Lynx/Axe as it didn't cause any reaction, merely being a scented body spray and not an anti-perspirant. (Lynx Dry always had the same nasty effect as other anti-perspirants though, only the body spray was safe to use.)
However, with their recent rebranding a few months ago they now seem to have switched formulas too, as even the bodyspray now has the same nasty effects.
Anybody able to suggest possible alternatives ?
For 25+ years my go to has been Lynx/Axe as it didn't cause any reaction, merely being a scented body spray and not an anti-perspirant. (Lynx Dry always had the same nasty effect as other anti-perspirants though, only the body spray was safe to use.)
However, with their recent rebranding a few months ago they now seem to have switched formulas too, as even the bodyspray now has the same nasty effects.
Anybody able to suggest possible alternatives ?
I don't know WTF has happened to the Sure a-p cans over the past few years but I don't find any of the flavours are effective now whereas previously they used to be really effective for me. I think they've watered down the strength. I've gone back to using Driclor roller ball which works really well but as noted by others, there's a window of irritation after application where it does itch until it fully soaks in. I'm also finding that Driclor seems to have been weakened in strength as it only lasts me about a week before I start getting wet pits again. Over a decade ago I used to use Anhydrol and that worked just as well as Driclor but I've not seen it on the shelves in a long time now. Never tried Odaban.
A lot of people rate Mitchum a-p spray but I bought a can and for me personally it does absolutely fk all and in fact actually appears to make my pits sweat even more than they do if I don't use it 
. A complete waste of money and it's comparatively expensive for what it is as well. If anyone wants a near enough full can of it you're welcome to if you're near Bradford otherwise it's going in the bin.
A few loose passes with an electric beard trimmer works well to keep them tidy but don't go any closer than that otherwise they'll be itchy as feck and drive you up the wall, not to mention potential for ingrowing hairs when they grow back. No guesses needed for how I know this
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A lot of people rate Mitchum a-p spray but I bought a can and for me personally it does absolutely f
k all and in fact actually appears to make my pits sweat even more than they do if I don't use it . A complete waste of money and it's comparatively expensive for what it is as well. If anyone wants a near enough full can of it you're welcome to if you're near Bradford otherwise it's going in the bin.A few loose passes with an electric beard trimmer works well to keep them tidy but don't go any closer than that otherwise they'll be itchy as feck and drive you up the wall, not to mention potential for ingrowing hairs when they grow back. No guesses needed for how I know this
.The trick with dryclor is to apply to absolutely dry armpits, otherwise it will itch, sting, burn and people often discontinue using it.
Shower, towel dry and then blow dry your pits with a hairdryer. Apply dryclor, you can continue to blow dry until completely dry.
Leave overnight and then wash off in the morning.
Shower, towel dry and then blow dry your pits with a hairdryer. Apply dryclor, you can continue to blow dry until completely dry.
Leave overnight and then wash off in the morning.
I've been using this for many years , it works very well indeed and causes no irritation as there's no aluminium chloride in it .
https://www.revital.co.uk/lavilin
https://www.revital.co.uk/lavilin
Beaten by knk.
Yes keep pits super dry before applying Driclor. Wait until you can visibly seen it has dried before going to bed. Best to sleep without a top on, and in a cool room, as any sweating starts to sting.
May have to leave it a day for a further overnight application.
You should now have reasonably sweat-free pits for several days. Still use a traditional anti-perspiration if you wish.
This one is great and lasts for months so great value..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PitRok-W1060-Push-Up-Crys...
Yes keep pits super dry before applying Driclor. Wait until you can visibly seen it has dried before going to bed. Best to sleep without a top on, and in a cool room, as any sweating starts to sting.
May have to leave it a day for a further overnight application.
You should now have reasonably sweat-free pits for several days. Still use a traditional anti-perspiration if you wish.
This one is great and lasts for months so great value..
https://www.amazon.co.uk/PitRok-W1060-Push-Up-Crys...
knk said:
The trick with dryclor is to apply to absolutely dry armpits, otherwise it will itch, sting, burn and people often discontinue using it.
Shower, towel dry and then blow dry your pits with a hairdryer. Apply dryclor, you can continue to blow dry until completely dry.
Leave overnight and then wash off in the morning.
This 100% worked for me. This method is key to making dryclor work. Your pits must be absolutely dry before applying. Shower, towel dry and then blow dry your pits with a hairdryer. Apply dryclor, you can continue to blow dry until completely dry.
Leave overnight and then wash off in the morning.
No more wet patches, which for me used to ruin my shirts with the sweat stains.
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