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x/p Anyone use Tom's deodrant?

always2busyalways2busy member
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I just switched a little over a week ago and my armpit skin is coming off in chunks and flakes.  Gross, I know.  Has this happened to anyone?  It is so weird!  I didn't use it today because it was so bad.  It doesn't hurt at all, just gross.  Thanks!
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Re: x/p Anyone use Tom's deodrant?

  • SoyagerSoyager

    Which "scent" did you use? You might be allergic to the ingredient. I've tested, tried, and given up on ALL natural deodorants. I just can't deal. I'm using unscented Secret. Bad, but everything else I do is healthy, so I hope I'm not undoing it all with one application of deo per day.

     Try a spray-on: I like Waleda

    Or, if you want a stick: Hugo Naturals is good.

    I didn't like Tom's. It didn't work for me (very sweaty) or DH (a non-sweaty person).

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  • HersheyKHersheyK member
    Weird, I've never had a problem with Tom's. It could be the scent and a specific ingredient. It was probably a good idea to stop using it. Good luck.
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  • always2busyalways2busy member
    Thanks!  I will have to try another I guess.  It was lavender and I loved it because the regular deodorant scent really makes me nauseous right now. 
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  • triumphantreturnofplanningbugtriumphantreturnofplanningbug
    I tried Tom's (the apricot sort) and it did not work. At all. It was bad. I use the Alba instead, and I don't have any flaky skin (or other's issues).
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  • AlirebcoAlirebco
    I got the same reaction you did plus a rash and burning.  I had to stop using it.  The gal at Whole Foods told me that a lot of people react to the propylene glycol in it. 
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  • always2busyalways2busy member

    imageAlirebco:
    I got the same reaction you did plus a rash and burning.  I had to stop using it.  The gal at Whole Foods told me that a lot of people react to the propylene glycol in it. 

    Good to know!  Thanks!

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  • smurfetteinredsmurfetteinred
    I hated it. I had been using Arm and Hammers 'natural' deoderant (probably not all natural but it's aluminum free which was what I was concerned about) and it worked great. I tried Tom's recently because there was no AnH where I was shopping and it's sucked. I stink real bad (and I often don't even wear deoderant because I'm not a big sweater so that's a big deal) and I've been getting big painful blisters/zits/ingrown hairs under my arms since I started using it. If I don't use it for a day or two the bumps go away so it's definitely the Tom's. I'm chucking it and picked up some more of the AnH stuf the other day.
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  • julieb00liejulieb00lie member
    I used it and didn't have the problems you mention.  But it did not work for me.  Made me sweaty and stinky.
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  • sourpopsourpop
    Tom's did not work for me AT ALL. I went back to whole foods and they recommended LIKEN PLANT brand. It works wonders!
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