DonnaK Posted July 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I find that in the summer in general, but most especially in the Caribbean, my usual products lose their effectiveness. I've tried switching between a few brands, but nothing really works satisfactorily. Has anyone stumbled upon a deodorant/anti-perspiration that is very effective in tropical heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted July 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Mitchum anti persp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousey Posted July 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted July 13, 2014 My new go -to is Dove antiperspirant . It's not sticky or yucky feeling. It has a very fresh scent that's not at all overwhelming. Works for me.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Degree Clinical Protection is the strongest one I've ever found. I usually use the Degree Dry Protection, but when I know it's going to be super hot and humid or I will be in a highly stressful situation, I go for the Clinical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted July 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Anti-perspirant and deodorant without aliminum, parabens, gluten,etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 13, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Very little is going to stop you from sweating in tropical humidity. As long as you're clean, you shouldn't stink, even if you're damp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maria1963 Posted July 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Agree with Zoncom Mitchum is extremely reliable , nothing breaks through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinnancy Posted July 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I use Tom's of Maine, Lemongrass. LOVE it! Smells good and works well for me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted July 13, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Another vote for Mitchum's Power Gel. I use the unscented because I hate spelling like my deodorant. I live in Florida and even after an one hour bike ride in high temperatures and humidity, the Mitchum Power Gel doesn't let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurspag Posted July 13, 2014 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I use Degree for men. Yup, men's deodorant. I would have to respectfully disagree with one of the above posters - you can be clean, but still smell if you sweat! I do, and I shower every day. I am not an expert, but I believe the clinical strength deodorants have aluminum, which has been shown to have health effects. I have tried them, and they are very effective on sweat, but not as good with odor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurspag Posted July 13, 2014 #11 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I would like to add also that Dove is really good too. I just seem to do a bit better with men's Degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted July 14, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Anti-perspirant and deodorant without aliminum, parabens, gluten,etc. Hi Angel! Where do you purchase Kiss My Face Sport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted July 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hi Angel! Where do you purchase Kiss My Face Sport? I got the last one at Whole Foods but I know I have seen some Kiss My Face products at Kroger, too. KMF products are more expensive but I find that they never make me itch so that justifies the higher cost. I am on a big "eliminate as many unneeded ingredients as possible" kick. This will help you find a retailer in your area: http://www.kissmyface.com/store You have to take a cruise from Baltimore one day so that we can meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted July 15, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) I like Secret Clinical Strength Sensitive (hypoallergenic and unscented). I'm the strong, sensitive type, lol! Edited July 15, 2014 by royalcruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbduck Posted July 15, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I use Crystal or Naturally Fresh deodorant. It comes in a spray, roll on, or a solid crystal that you wet and rub underarms. It is a deodorant only (wont stop wetness), but is amazingly effective with odor. Most mainstream antiperspirants break me out or at least cause awful itching, and I'm sensitive to the scents in them too. I noticed some wetness when I first started using the crystal stuff, but I think it was a rebound from stopping the antiperspirants because now, I don't have much of a problem. Hubby sweats a lot and has problems with odor even though he works in an office and showers twice a day. I had him start using the crystal at night and his preferred antiperspirant in the morning...problem solved! Bonus: I'm not using all the aluminum chlorohydrate and other chemicals too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted July 16, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I got the last one at Whole Foods but I know I have seen some Kiss My Face products at Kroger, too. KMF products are more expensive but I find that they never make me itch so that justifies the higher cost. I am on a big "eliminate as many unneeded ingredients as possible" kick. This will help you find a retailer in your area: http://www.kissmyface.com/store You have to take a cruise from Baltimore one day so that we can meet! I agree! Or, you take one from NY/NJ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted July 16, 2014 #17 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Used to use Secret clinical protection and though it worked well, I thought over time its effectiveness decreased. I happened to read an article that said you should switch deodorant brands and types every six months so I switched to regular Degree and it worked really well and was 1/3 the price of the Secret. Just bought Degree active and that's good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we3peas Posted July 23, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Same story as bbduck. Crystal deodorant stops the smell. Hubby's t shirts and work shirts used to smell awful until he started using it. it does not stop perspiration but does stop smell. Even after working in the yard or running him and his clothes do not smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddycat Posted July 24, 2014 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2014 My new go -to is Dove antiperspirant . It's not sticky or yucky feeling. It has a very fresh scent that's not at all overwhelming. Works for me.;) I've been using Dove for years and a I'm very happy with how effective it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycruzer Posted September 7, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I stumbled across CRYSTAL..and am still using it...notneven rolled it up...did find a 1"x1 1/2 one..for travel..$1.00..keep it in a small plastic jar. CVS has their own brand.......less than $6.00...no odor, not greasy, non powder, no stain..no small on body.......OP spoke of it earlier...can't be beat.. I have turned many gal pals on to it!..just apply to damp pits after shower..DONE ! " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetsforjay Posted September 29, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Certain-Dri. This is some powerful stuff. It stings slightly when applied and is recommended to apply at night. Really can go 2 days between applications. I am a heavy sweater and it seems like everything else pales in comparison. I am in the prosthetic industry and we recommend this for our patients to minimize moisture under their prostheses. I like Arm and Hammer also, and Arrid XX is an acceptable standby. All unscented. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted October 4, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I use Lady Speedstick, with Dare to Wear Black clear Protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure Moon Posted October 11, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 11, 2014 The one my local store just stopped carrying :(:mad: - Herbal Clear Naturally Deodorant in Aloe scent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieBug28 Posted October 13, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Certain-Dri. This is some powerful stuff. It stings slightly when applied and is recommended to apply at night. Really can go 2 days between applications. I am a heavy sweater and it seems like everything else pales in comparison. I am in the prosthetic industry and we recommend this for our patients to minimize moisture under their prostheses. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Certain-Dri is incredible! You seriously Will. Not. Sweat. It seriously has changed my life (got made fun of for pit stains once in 7th grade gym, scarred me for life!). I find that if I have just shaved it can sting a bit, so I usually skip it on those days. I probably use it every-other day, and it works great. You put it on at night before you go to bed. They have a solid and a roll on, and I've found that the solid doesn't sting the way the roll on does, too, so that's an option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookish Angel Posted October 21, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) Kiss My Face Sport is a deodorant only. I use anti-perspirants very sparingly due to the aluminum. Edited October 21, 2014 by Bookish Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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