Aug 04 2009
Men’s Deodorants
Guys, have you ever been in this position before? Not noticing that your underarms are drenched in sweat and its smell affects your love life and is the bane of your working colleagues and friends. Fret not! For there is a simple solution: DEODORANTS!
Armpit stains and odours are becoming an increasing bane in Singapore. Thanks to our humid weather and packed transport systems, a whole train ride from Joo Koon to Pasir Ris can be filled with many aromas and odours.
However, men are especially at fault. Our scents are far more stronger and destructive compared to women. The onset begins from the age of puberty, these strong smells grow to such devastating effects.
Thus, it is important to arm yourself with deodorants. This shall inform you the many types of men’s deodorants available in the market. But before that, being the Science geek that I am, here are some interesting scientific facts.
Science Bit (Warning ONLY FOR GEEKS!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deodorant
Human sweat is actually odourless. That is till it is fermented by bacteria. Bacteria loves to grow in hot & humid which is unfortunately found in our underarms. The primary cause of odour is 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid which is produced by bateria after ingesting sweat from apocrine glands. One interesting fact is that our underarm hair actually reduces body odour by wicking away the moisture on our underarms thus preventing it from developing body odour. Deodorants use aluminium based products most notably being Aluminium Zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly. These aluminium based complexes bind with electrolytes in sweat to form plugs that blocks glands from releasing sweat. COOL STUFF EH!
Deodorants
There are many different types now in the market.
Different Effects
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Anti-perspirant (Removes sweat)
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Anti-odour (Removes smell)
Also different application methods
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Spray On
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Roll On
And the product base
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Gel
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Stick
These different type enables you to choose which style you like. As for me, i like anti-perspirant, roll on stick based. The spray on doesn’t last long enough for me and i kinda not like the feeling of gel based on my underarms. But each person is not alike thus choose which one you like most.
These are the products that I usually used that are easily available.
Nivea for Men Dry Anti-Perspirant
My first spray on deodorant. Simple to use, easy and able to spray whole body. Unfortunately, it doesn’t give long protection for me.
Nivea Roll-on
I then tried the roll-on. Last longer but sadly though, I began to develop a rash with many bumps on my underarms. Scared me to hell. Ever since then, no Nivea roll-on for me.
Rexona Men Anti-Perspirant Ice Cool
My true love. I have been with Rexona all the way with its smooth touch and scent. And most importantly, NO BUMPS!
Speed Stick Musk Deodorant
However, my love with Rexona is temporarily put on hold as Mustafa didn’t bring in the shipment. So now am currently trying out Speed Stick Musk. At first, my skin had a reaction on the first day where by i started to sweat a lot. But now, it seems all smooth and dry the whole day.
Body Shop for Men Deodorant
Well, am planning to try this out soon. I have been getting many friends recommending me this product. I will give it a try next time.
Fai @ ilovelookinggood
Believe it or not, it is good to sweat! You rid your body of toxins in this way. But I know we still like to stay dry and un-smelly. I turned my boyfriend on to this amazing natural deodorant, Real Purity. What a miracle product! Check into it…I wrote a blog post about it not too long ago.
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Fai : Heehe. Its true. Haha. Hmm, would love to try Real Purity.
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