Armpit stains are an unpleasant issue to deal with. The horrors of pit dampness can be embarrassing and uncomfortable – whether you feel like a clam bucket or you’re actually just really hot and sweating profusely: sweat sucks. I know that I don’t sweat more than the average person, but I still use Secret Clinical Strength. My mom keeps freaking out the dangers of Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex GLY. “You’ll get breast cancer – all those toxins are building up in the tissue under your arms!” But what am I going to do, live a sweaty existence? I did a little research, and sorry Mom – breast cancer isn’t as likely as neurotoxicity! Like what? I can’t believe these are my options. Especially because us girls tend to shave our armpits, opening up delicious raw skin to bask in this chemical.
Ingredients: Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly (20%), Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Tribehenin, Peterolatum, Cyclodextrin, C18 36 Acid Triglyceride, Fragrance, PPG 14 Butyl Ether.
Pros:
- Works, kind of. This definitely offers more dryness than regular deodorant, but I wouldn’t say I am pit-stain free.
- Pleasant scent (I suggest Light and Fresh, because Marathon Fresh actually smells like cheap cologne).
Cons:
- Contains a fairly high dosage of chemicals to be using in a sensitive place everyday.
- You must get used to a new routine with this product, the directions suggest that you use it at night before you go to sleep – don’t mess around if it isn’t totally dried you can risk discoloring your shirt.
