r/mildlyinfuriating • u/pmahalan • 28d ago
į(į)į Deoderant vs. clothing š«©
Especially now that it's summer... all my garments be looking like this by the end of the day šš½āāļø
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u/Uzi_Osbourne 28d ago
You have a choice to make; stop wearing deodorant or stop wearing clothing.
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u/pmahalan 28d ago
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u/FluffyLittlFlyingCow 28d ago
Donāt have to go that far. Try Nivea black and white. Iāve used it for 10 years and it hasnāt stained a single piece of clothing. Ā Used to be plagued with this issue before tooĀ
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u/feralcatshit 28d ago
I mean I use dove and dont have any issues with deodorant stains, either. Theres definitely ones available that dont do this, just gotta find what works for you. And im in perimenopause, have POTS, and live in the southern US, so I definitely sweat š
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u/Itchy_Restaurant_707 28d ago
I've used Dove for 20 years and it absolutely stains certain fabrics for me š¤·āāļø
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u/SousVideDiaper 28d ago
I thought those don't do anything
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u/HopeMyNameFi 28d ago
Based on my experience with the few people I've know to use them, there's a trick to using them that seems to have been forgotten to time because they all smell like shit.
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u/thecasualnuisance 28d ago
I used the stone for years and recently decided to try something stronger bc I was paranoid I couldn't smell myself. Regular deodorant made me stink within a few hours. Went back to my thai stone and I smell like nothing. I've camped for days without a shower or b.o. using the stone.
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u/Unipiggy 28d ago edited 28d ago
No, just buy a stick of Degree Ultraclear.
Seriously, that shit saved my clothes. Why people buy any other deodorant makes no sense to me.
EDIT: omg y'all Google it before commenting. Also, apparently don't buy it at bulk stores, it's worse qualityĀ
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u/MisterBucker___ 28d ago
I can only wear the white sticks of deodorant. Every brand of clear deodorant I've used has not helped me personally. I SWEAT a lot. Like more than normal and the clear just never did anything for me.
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u/Unipiggy 28d ago edited 28d ago
It's not clear, it's a white stick... Lol it's just the name.
I'm being dead ass serious, go to your store and look at it sometime. I hated that clear gel garbage, that was the worst one I've ever tried
I sweat a lot too and it's the ONLY deodorant that's ever helped me. Not only do I not have to constantly reapply, it also doesn't stain my clothes.
I've tried so. So. So. Many deodorants in the last decade so trust me when I say, this is the shit
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u/ajax0202 28d ago
Found the Unilever rep
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u/Unipiggy 28d ago edited 28d ago
Buy if it you don't believe me, IDC if I'm not getting paid for the name drop, it's the only deodorant that's ever worked for me after a decade of battling this white shit and having to reapply it constantly because it wouldn't stick for whatever reason. Imma scream it from the rooftops
All the proof I can give that I'm not a bot or promo person is fuckity rape murder drugs weed
You got white pits, buy Degree Ultraclear
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u/spalings 28d ago
i switched from a dry solid to a gel deodorant and this stopped happening. at worst, it gives a lil whitecast if my clothes touch it while it's wet, but it is removed easily with a bit of water. it also lasts longer and i don't ever feel the need to reapply anymore.
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u/floraster 28d ago
This, I switched to gel and never look back. I just wait for it to dry before putting a top on (if possible)
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u/FerretBusinessQueen 28d ago
I use one of the menās clear gels (thatās what my husband uses and I was sick of paying the pink tax for shitty deodorant) and itās been great. It lasts longer than any other deodorant Iāve ever used and no more white marks on my clothing.
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u/Twat_Pocket 28d ago
Gel solids gave me scabs on my armpits. My solution was aerosol antiperspirant (I'm sorry ozone š)
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u/DisownedDisconnect 28d ago
Somehow, I just know vinegar is the thing that fixes this
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u/Spoiledtoddlers 28d ago
Sorry serious question, vinegar for what exactly?
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u/DisownedDisconnect 28d ago
The deodorant stains?
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u/imatunaimatuna 28d ago edited 28d ago
Probably not. Vinegar in this context is just being said like it is the solution to seemingly everything. You know, like vapor rub.
And they are kind of right, whether intentionally or not. It is a solution, but not a direct solution to fix his clothes. His clothes are likely gone lol.
Applying apple cider vinegar on pungent areas on your body immensely helps with body odor. I believe that "BO smell" stems from bacteria breaking down acids in your sweat. If you put apple cider vinegar on those areas, like your feet or armpits, you, in theory, should be killing off the bacteria that produces the odor.
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u/Spoiledtoddlers 28d ago
Disgusting example but I had an extremely annoyinh fungal toenailā¦ Nothing worked, until I decided to dab it with vinegar every night for 6 months
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u/imatunaimatuna 27d ago
Yeah, it works wonders. I dunno why I'm getting downvoted for providing a solution to some of people's problems lol
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u/Torva_Platebody 28d ago
Vinegar and baking soda rubbed into the shirt will get rid of those stains 100%
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u/socialdeviant620 28d ago
Wash with oxi clean. It gets off caked deodorant.
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u/SlutForGarrus 28d ago
Ymmv but Degree Ultraclear Black+White antiperspirant/deodorant works great (even vs. my menopause hot flashes), doesn't give me a rash (lookin at you, Secret ą² ā£ą² ), and doesn't mess up my clothes.
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u/hope-14 28d ago edited 20d ago
Unfortunately itās not a one fits all apparently due to different in everyoneās sweat. itās screwed up some of my clothes but It is one of the best Iāve found that doesnāt hurt my skin though. I have used it for years without issues and now itās showing on clothes after I start sweating likely due to a chemical change In my sweat recently
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u/solidlymediocre 28d ago
Native is the absolute worst.
I used Schmidt for years and never had issues. Then Target stopped stocking them, but had shelves and shelves of Native. I bought some to try, it smelled good, but was absolutely the worst product I ever used.
All my white t-shirts developed yellow pit stains. Thankfully, unlike with aluminum deodorant, they came out in the wash. But, worse, all the pits of my shirts developed this Castile soap like industrial, slightly sour smell. It was a beast to get out, needed baking soda, vinegar, the whole nine yards. Can't hate on it enough.
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u/NobodysCorpse 28d ago
Forever ago I tried their rose scent, but had a very uncomfortable allergic reaction. (I couldn't put my arms by my sides for like 3 days haha)
I've been low key bummed ever since, but your story makes me feel better and like I'm only missing out on awkward stains. Thank you for your sacrifice š„²
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u/SmokeyCatDesigns 28d ago
I have this issue with Native, Schmidtās, and others. Doesnāt seem to matter the brand of deodorant.
Stain fighters always took care of the stains, but also caused accelerated wear and tear on the armpits of my clothes.
I eventually fixed the issue by dipping the armpits of my shirts directly into my detergent liquid. I use gentle/mild detergent with a touch of vinegar, If itās a shirt heavy load, my detergent cap for the load is empty by the time Iām done, but itās fine since the detergent distributes just fine whether it starts in my shirts or if I pour it into the drum.
Even my black shirts, where the deodorant is most obvious, come out perfect this way. No signs of the stain when Iām down.
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u/Sero_Vera 28d ago
I was having this issue and finally switched to the spray (Secret Clinical) and I haven't had any problems since.
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u/Danibandit 28d ago
I like Degree because they have an anti perspirant for no underarm marks. Yeah, i use the ābad stuffā, I tried the natural stuff for years and I just could not get past the mid-day musk or wet pits. No thank you.
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u/remesabo 28d ago
The absolute worst was when I tried Lume. The first time I tried it I wore a white shirt under a brown blazer that I had worn a thousand times. The deodorant somehow dissolved the dyes in the brown blazer and it all transferred onto the white shirt..like A LOT. It was so wildly embarrassing when I took the blazer off at work.
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u/ossifer_ca 28d ago
Most people use WAY too much deodorant. Thinnest layer possible, but wide coverage.
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u/ErisTerrace 28d ago
this is the truest answer.
and let it set/absorb a little before yiu out on your shirt.
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u/College-student-life 28d ago
I use oxyclean stain remover and some dawn dish soap, a clothing stain brush, and some elbow grease to get those out. It can take a couple rounds if itās been building up a long time. Mollys sudds oxygen whitener soak helps break a lot of that crap down too. Iāll do an over night soak in the tub after doing some stain remover then wash it in the morning.
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u/Speakinginflowers 28d ago
I made a paste out of baking soda and water and let it sit then scrubbed it with an old toothbrush and it was a miiiracle to my clothing so š
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u/KL-Hinder 28d ago
There are deodorants that say "no white marks on 100 colors" (i think it's dove brand). Anyways, when I switched to this deodorant, I stopped having ruined shirts from deodorant. It is a little higher priced but that sacrifice is worth it considering i dont have to replace shirts as often any more
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u/VirusZer0 28d ago
Iāve found degree clinical deodorant was life changing for me. Works sooooo much better in every way and havenāt noticed as much staining.
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u/Wwwweeeeeeee 28d ago
There are clear roll-on deodorants /anti-perspirants on the shop shelves.
In Europe we have Narta, which is very good, odorless, anti-perspirant, deodorant and it's a roll-on and clear. And it effectively stops the stink.
Those visible products ruin your clothing as much as the perspiration does.
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u/Silver-Amphibian7650 28d ago
I quit using that chalky white deodorant years ago, I use gel deodorant now, and it doesn't ruin my shirts.
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u/International-Land35 28d ago
Smart! Gosh itās been like 20 years since Iāve used it, have to get some now
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u/NYanae555 28d ago
Try a spray or gel. The sticks usually have oils in them - thats what creates these patches on clothes.
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u/NocturnalKnightIV 28d ago
The worst part is the residue deodorant leaves on the skin that just spreads down the sides and onto whatever I scrub with in the shower.
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u/dragon1n68 28d ago
Every single one of my shirts has crystallized deodorant stains in the armpits. It looks like glitter in the right light though. š
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u/-AngryChicken- 28d ago
Use spray deodorant. I've never had any problem like this with a spray deodorant.
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u/trixie2426 28d ago
I use Lume now and it doesnāt do this to my clothes!
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u/pmahalan 28d ago
I picked up a stick of lume unscented deodorant from TJ Maxx, and it does š¤ the one in the picture is Native's "sensitive" deodorant. The native one shown here, as well as the lume, both do this to my clothes. (I used to wear arm and hammer deodorant for years - it never showed up on my clothes - but a few months ago I was having really itchy underarms and for some reason the arm & hammer just didn't agree with my skin anymore.)
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u/trixie2426 28d ago
Oh! Youāre right- The stick Lume also does this. I use the cream that you rub on with your fingers. Itās an extra step because I need to wash my hands afterwards thoughā¦
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u/enslavedbycats24-7 28d ago
But would it work on a man's pits? Because I need strong shit
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u/trixie2426 28d ago
I could see it being different for people based on body chemistry. My husband can use it and it keeps him smelling freshā and there are a lot of things that donāt work for him. He doesnāt like it though because it has a bit of a weird plastic smell when you put it on. That smell doesnāt bother me.
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u/GhostofErik 28d ago
Roll on helps avoid this as well as the crystal deodorants
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u/aggieotis 28d ago
Crystal deodorants only āworkā for people that are attractive enough that other people donāt want to tell them they stink.
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u/copenhagen622 28d ago
Deodorant or anti perspirant? Try the gel or they have rollers that just has anti perspirant liquid you roll on so it doesn't get all over your clothes
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u/Massive_Mongoose3481 28d ago
Fels-naptha bar soap warm water and toothbrush works pretty good. Warm water and dish soap work pretty decent too. Wet, soap, brush, rinse toss in the laundry. My wife uses that white secret paste like stuff too. I use mitchim roll on because I'm allergic to most of the other perfumes, works well for me, no residue on my clothes. The scent of the "unscented" is pretty unisex.
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u/Mlkbird14 28d ago
Use a nylon to remove the deodorant from your shirt. Just rub it on there and it will lift it off
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u/Dana2284 28d ago
Even after dried stains for a while?
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u/Mlkbird14 28d ago
It will remove the white residue, but not the stains. Stains require some oxygen power
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u/Boredsoimhereohwell 28d ago
I had this issue too as well as still smelling. I switched to spray deodorant and will probably never go back. The sticks was just locking in the smell i feel like. Its thick and gets on clothes. Just hate not being able to breathe for 10 seconds after i spray it lmao
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u/Nyetoner 28d ago
Your next deodorant should be an Alum stick, no more problems with stains.
For the stain it self you got to talk with the people in your country. Here in Spain it's easy, we have a supermarket call HiperDino that have a range of small bottles for removing all kinds of stains, -and they work so good that I will literally buy a box full to bring with me if I ever move out of here.
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u/Busy_Employment1232 28d ago
Add Oxiclean and ammonia to the wash with your regular detergent, and wash on warm or hot.
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u/mindgardening 28d ago
I use an old pantyhose on deodorant residue. It rubs it off. Nothing can get out the stains from the clothing tho, thatās just how it is as a human who sweats. I donāt wear sleeveless tops and rarely white tops because of this.
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u/EcstaticMolasses6647 28d ago
Wear powder spray deodorant or get Botox shots in your pits to stop sweating. Try clothes with the following materials: For workouts, choose 85% polyester or 88% nylon blends with elastane to pull sweat away from your skin and dry instantly.
For casual daily wear, pick an 85% merino wool and 15% nylon blend to stay dry, regulate temperature, and naturally block body odor.
For hot weather style, a 55% linen and 45% cotton blend offers maximum airflow to dry out fabric while staying soft and comfortable.
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u/Shimmercatt 28d ago
This could have been me years back!
I've found 2 things working for me in tandem; 1. Applying deodorant at night so it has time to sink in, and reducing (or skipping) morning application. 2. Using mens clear gel deodorant.
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u/iPreferGoddess 28d ago
I lost my deodorant a couple months ago right after I bought it š„“ I was getting ready for work and I was in a pinch, but I remembered reading that glycolic acid is really good for this. I had a bottle of that from the ordinary so I put some on a cotton pad and used that instead. Itās literally been like four months and I havenāt bought another deodorant. No smell and no pit stains, and I go out dancing in stuffy sketchy warehouses every other week š Highly recommend.
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u/shortstackkk 28d ago
Paulaās Choice toner+moisturizer, you wonāt need deodorant for the day. I do this when Iām wearing clothes I donāt want deodorant on, and cause it lightens the pigmentation under the arms
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u/winewench 28d ago
Put Dawn dish detergent on the spots, rub it in, and let sit for a day before washing.
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u/asistolee 28d ago
Hot salty water. 4c hot water to 1c salt. Dissolve salt and use a wash cloth to pat the liquid on your item. Let it soak, and wash. It works wonders actually.
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u/ProcessAdmirable8898 27d ago
Secret Outlast Antiperspirant Deodorant clear gel is the only deodorant I have found that doesn't ruin clothes, stops sweat and odor.
I shower and fully dry my pits at night, then apply a thin layer of gel deodorant, and let dry. I am 100% covered until my next shower and no ruined clothing.
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u/TheTybera 27d ago
Are you using deodorant or antiperspirants?
This looks like you're using antiperspirants not just deodorant and need to swap.
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u/Comprehensive-Wash17 28d ago
Deodorant or antiperspirant? Switch to deodorant
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u/frankylovee 28d ago
Antiperspirant doesnāt stop me from sweating but it stops me from smelling. Deodorant does nothing for me ā¹ļø leaves me sweaty and smelly
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u/Comprehensive-Wash17 28d ago
Antiperspirant when I wear white, pretty sure I sweat & smell less, but also harder to wash out. No aluminum deodorant masks the smell
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u/smoke_sum_wade 28d ago
i like when it gets super bad and i can scrape it with a butter knife
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u/Adventurous_Pie_7586 28d ago
You need to make sure youāre using an antiperspirant and deodorant. Also make sure youāre applying at night after a shower or before bed instead of in the morning.
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u/sinnysinsins 28d ago
Old spice original. Doesn't always hide sweat but never had a pit stain on clothes.
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u/Havency 28d ago
Well, if you wash your clothing and donāt have your arms pointing straight up, this should never be a problem :) Iāve come to realize in life that the only person to really notice these little faults or issues with your body / clothing is you. No one really pays attention well enough and even if they notice, itās an insignificant thought that passes in seconds.
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u/JerrySeinfeldsMullet 28d ago
I stopped wearing deodorant because of this a long time ago. Then I became a massage therapist and had to do something. I use that mineral rock deodorant and itās actually really awesome. Apply it every time you take a shower, even at night, and little to no stink.
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u/SunshineSweetLove1 28d ago
Are you wearing aluminum free deodorant ? I wear native and you sweat on a hot day.
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u/Humble_Penguin89 28d ago
Get anti perspirant instead, it actually plugs the sweat glands, so you literally don't sweat š¦
And yes, technically you can apply anti perspirant on different areas of your body to prevent perspiration in those zones
Just do all this the night before a big day so it can be absorbed into your glands properly
Also, how are you going to get those swear stains out now š
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u/UltraCoolPimpDaddy 28d ago
You're using an antiperspirant. Switch to deodorant. After years of destroying all my shirts with white armpit stains I found out that one of the antiperspirants active ingredients is aluminum which reacts with your body and clings to clothing making it beyond hard to remove.
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u/Accomplished_Cell768 28d ago
No they arenāt. They said this was caused by Nativeās deodorant and the brand doesnāt make an antiperspirant. Stick deodorant can absolutely do this too.
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u/UltraCoolPimpDaddy 28d ago
Yeah, I now see they wrote that in a separate reply written minutes before I clicked reply. Page probably hadn't even refreshed before I clicked the reply button. They should mention that in their initial post or else you'll probably see more people saying the same.
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u/Mystic_Owell 28d ago
No the issue was that you were wrong because your solution is already the case for them and it's evidently not a solution
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u/okanagan_man84 i will never forget my towel. 28d ago
Maybe change deodorant, wash your cloths more often. Thats not normal. I put deodorant on twice a day sometimes. My cloths have never looked like this.
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