Deodorant: Reviews

More experts choose Secret Clinical Strength as the best deodorant than any other brand. It contains 20 percent aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly, an active antiperspirant ingredient that's just short of… prescription strength. Secret also contains moisturizers to ensure that it is less irritating than prescription antiperspirants. For the most protection, this Secret deodorant should be applied in the evening to dry skin. Secret Clinical Strength comes in solid form and is available in four varieties, including hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. A waterproof version is also available. Gillette Clinical Strength Antiperspirant + Deodorant Advanced Solid is exactly the same, but with a scent meant to be more appealing to men.

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Mitchum Clear Gel Antiperspirant earns praise from experts and users alike for providing dependable odor and wetness protection. It uses the same active ingredient as Secret Clinical Strength, but goes on clear in order… to avoid the white residue that often goes along with antiperspirant use. Mitchum's Clear Gel formula is available in both men's and women's versions. Though it takes a bit longer to dry than its solid counterparts, some reviewers insist that it works better. We did read several user reviews that said the gel can bleach clothes if it is accidentally applied directly to them. Clear Gel comes in five scents plus unscented as well as a sensitive skin version.

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Natural deodorants work to prevent odor-causing bacteria from growing on your skin. Natural deodorants don't contain chemicals that actually prevent sweating (which experts say is a natural process anyway). Among natural… deodorants, reviewers recommend Crystal Body Deodorant Stick most often. Consumers say that it takes some getting used to, but the deodorant really works for preventing odor. It can't, however, prevent perspiration. Crystal Deodorant prevents odor from starting by using natural mineral salts to help keep bacteria from growing. The stick must be moistened prior to application. It is also available in roll-on, spray and rock formulas, all of which are completely fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.

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Experts say that Drysol Antiperspirant works for 80 percent of the people who use it for excessive sweating. Drysol is available in the United States by prescription only (but without a prescription in Canada, which… explains its online availability). Drysol may be too harsh for those who experience only slight to moderate perspiration. It contains 20 percent aluminum chloride and should be applied lightly in the evenings and then rinsed off in the morning. Several consumers report irritation for the first few days of use but insist that one or two applications a week is all that is needed to keep them completely dry. Drysol is not a deodorant, however, and may not provide complete odor protection. Most users recommend using a standard deodorant during the day. Drysol deodorant comes in roll-on or liquid form.

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