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removing deodorant at the end of the day
  • tsunamino
    Short of scrubbing, how can you remove deodorant from your underarms at the end of the day? I've heard of this one product, Clarsskin, that claims to penetrate the residue left behind to clean it off. Here's what their website says:

    "Clarsskin Underarm Cleanser contains a unique patent pending combination of an effective chelating agent with special agents. This complex mixture is specifically designed to remove antiperspirant deodorant residue, efficiently and mildly. So what’s so special about chelating agents? Chelating agents have the capability of penetrating the residue left behind by antiperspirant deodorants -- including the metallic salts they are made of! They do one thing and do it well! Clarsskin Underarm Cleanser is particularly effective with ingredients that are unusually mild but contain no sulfates, paraben and DEA."
    http://www.clarsskin.com/default.html

    Of course since it's "patent pending" they don't list the ingredients. Is there anything out there that could help to get rid of deodorant? Does it even clog pores? I've never really experienced any breakouts there. although I am prone to ingrowns (but that's hair-related, not skin).
  • PurpleRulesPurpleRules
    I never really thought about removing deodorant at the day although it obviously leaves a residue. I do think of sunscreen as something that needs to be removed but that's because I'm aware of the fact that it's there the entire time it's on. I wonder if something as simple as a baby wipe would remove deodorant. I'm not sure how you could tell.
  • Anne
    I'm with PurpleRules, I don't worry about it. Some deodorants even advertise you can use it every other day. I have to admit I don't use a deodorant every day. Just if I'm doing something special, or I know it will be a stressful day. But here in Washington, your more likely to mold than sweat from heat!
  • Ally E.Ally E.
    I've never worried about this. I don't HAVE to use deodorant (I use roll on), but like to play it safe just in case.
  • PurpleRulesPurpleRules
    Is it possible that a company is trying to sell usa product that we don't actually need? I'm shocked, SHOCKED, that anyone here would imply such a thing.
  • Janis
    I just scrub it off when I get in the shower the next morning.

    Yeah, I guess I'm in the camp that doesn't really see the need to spend money on something like that.
  • tsunamino
    I've never really thought about it either, but I think it'd be nice so be able to feel the actual skin under there every once in a while.
  • Ally E.Ally E.
    tsunamino, maybe you put way too much of it? i don't see the problem here, how you can not feel the actual skin. it sinks into the skin just as quick as body lotion.
  • tsunamino
    It's not like I have a solid bar of wax under there, I just don't feel the skin without that waxy feeling.
  • crystalcricket
    This is pretty weird. How about this simple solution- get a new deodorant!
  • Ally E.Ally E.
    i have to agree, i used to have the same problem with Secret, but now I use roll on Nivea and it has no residue.
  • tsunamino
    I bought a new Dove one, but I'm still waiting to use up the last one - Ban. No use wasting it.
  • Left BrainLeft Brain
    We're actually going to do a post on this as the company sent us a sample.  Certainly not a product for everyone but the company claims that people who use this report less yellow "pit" stains on their clothes.
  • AmarettoEyes
    I think it's a good idea. I have to scrub with a loofah washcloth and don't particularly like using my loofah for that purpose. Plus, that old buildup must create an odor! Also, for us girls who do get yellow staining on clothing... it's a bother. Thanks for the tip with Nivea, Alla E.
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