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Allow me to preface this piece by saying that I'm not some tree-hugging hippie who doesn't shave her legs. Confession: I am more eco than not, but when it comes to the products I slather on my body, I am very mindful of what gets absorbed into my body through my skin. In terms of deodorant selection, it's been an on-going dilemma — do I go the all-natural route and opt for the aluminum-, Read more
You can iron on just about any decal you want on just about any t-shirt of your choice. And now, you can iron on your own deodorant. Odor Tags (about $18 for six — about $70 for 24) from UK brand Odegon allow you to do just that. One tag measures 7 cm by 4 cm, and can be either ironed or sewn on. The odor-absorbing, nanoporous fabric traps body odor and will last as long as your clothing Read more
Natural deodorants have been around forever, but since antiperspirant came along they've been relegated to the personal care aisle at the hippie grocery co-op nearest you. Now, though, they seem to be gaining back lost ground, with a new wave of effective, beautifully scented, and nicely priced options designed to appeal to those of us who've never driven an old VW bus around the country. Take Read more
Back around the fifth or sixth grade, I distinctively remember our teacher declaring, "We all need to have a talk." It wasn't the standard chat about monthly cycles or why boys sometimes don't want to leave their desks to go write at the chalkboard. It was a nun's version of personal hygiene. In her speech, we heard all about how often we should be bathing, washing our uniforms, and not offending Read more
People have widely varying philosophies when it comes to covering their underarm stank. Some slather on the antiperspirant, some only use deodorant, and the bravest souls go totally without. Everyone has their reasons for feeling the way they do, and people tend to feel very strongly about their choice. Which group are you in, and why? What's Your Underarm M.O.? Antiperspirant Read more
Dear Fit, I'm a big fan of wearing antiperspirant because I don't want to be stinky. Recently though, a friend of mine told me it was unhealthy to wear it while exercising because antiperspirant prevents your body from naturally excreting harmful toxins. Is this true? — Pondering Antiperspirant Pam This is a wonderful question as exercise and sweating go hand in hand. To hear what I have to say Read more
Bear with me a moment while we talk about something a little unusual. A couple of years ago, I decided to make the switch from antiperspirant to deodorant. At the time, I was suffering from some pretty gross breakouts, and I had a crazy theory that antiperspirant, by blocking my sweat glands, was sending toxins to my face and turning them into pimples. (Like I said, it was a crazy Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's answering a reader's question about cysts. Dear DrSugar, Recently I've been getting reoccurring, painful bumps in my armpits. I talked to my doctor about them, and she said they were most likely cysts, and as long as they go away, then I'm fine. I'm not concerned they're cancer or anything bad, but I'm just wondering if deodorants or antiperspirants can Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's explaining the condition known as hyperhidrosis, aka excessive sweating. Even though Summer is winding down, it's still quite warm in many parts of the US, which inspired an explanation on excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis in medical terms. Hyperhidrosis can be a difficult condition to have and for some can be quite embarrassing or cause social Read more
Kelly Rowland is the face of Diddy's new fragrance — The Cut Oscar de la Renta on his new fragrance and tattoos — StyleList How to get rid of puffy eyes — InStyle The best budget facial moisturizers — Real Simple Get your Fall makeup bag in check with new Sonia Kashuk brush sets — Refinery29 Video: going-out makeup looks — College Fashion Why you should rotate your curly-hair Read more
