The Pitfalls of Deodorant....(No Pun Intended)

Alright ladies, as much as you don't want to admit it, we've all been guilty of doing the occasional "pit check" to make sure that the deodorant or anti-persperant we're wearing is indeed working.  Especially if you're living in the Texas heat! To most people, the concept of general hygiene is basic so the thought of body odor, similar to bad italian food or onions emitting from under someone's armpits makes our nostrils cringe.  We've all been in that situation where you're standing in line behind someone at a restaurant or grocery store and they smell terrible. You can't help but wonder, "For God's sake, can they not smell themselves?" To which the answer most likely is, No. Just like in ancient cavemen times when people were concerned with more important things like creating fire or fighting off dinosaurs, some people nowadays are just as oblivious to body odor.

But before continuing this very paramount discussion on "B.O.",  I would like to preface the conversation by letting the readers know that my quest to find a better deodorant is one to sincerely help others, not because I personally have armpits that smell like dirty, wet socks stuffed inside a football player's dirty locker. Many clients at Glow who are undergoing Laser Hair Removal on their underarms have voiced concerned to me regarding a change in odor as a result of treatments. And no deodorants seem to be helping.

In the same situation a woman may occasionally change her shampoo & conditioner if her hair becomes dry or limp, we also change our deodorants in the belief that our pits are becoming immune to the active properties of it.  Although there are literally hundreds of deodorant brands such as Secret, Dove, Dove, Dry Idea, Degree, Ladies Speed Stick and Degree to name a few, some work better than others.  For a short time at least.  So I read in a magazine about a highly rated and regarded deodorant from Kiehls called "The Superbly Efficient Anti-Perspirant and Deodorant Cream." A cream, I thought? That's kind of interesting.  So I went on a mini-mission to the Kiehls Boutique Store in NorthPark Mall and purchased not just one, but 2 for $16 each.  So here is the blabber that goes with this so-called "miracle" cream

• Leaves skin feeling soft, soothed and conditioned with 24–hour protection against sweat and odor
• Reduces underarm perspiration utilizing advanced micro–sized drying molecules for sheer absorption with no residue
• With our unique blend of ingredients, including orange, lemon, and linseed extracts, underarm hair will feel softer, resulting in a smoother shave experience
• A customer favorite
• You will attract a successful, handsome, sincere, witty man who will shower you with you gifts and be 100% loyal.

Okay I threw that last part it. Regardless, I will say I was very impressed with this "miracle" underarm cream.  The texture is super smooth, like a facial cream, and absorbs quickly.  Unlike wet roll-ons and solid deodorants that end up flaky or crumbly. The smell is very light and little blob of it goes a long way. I know some of you may be thinking that $16 is a rather high price for deodorant.  I might agree if I didn't think this stuff is literally one, if not "the best deodorant" on this planet. No lies.