Thursday, March 18

Deoderant Fail

I have to be honest because blogs are all about honesty, right? I am not wearing deoderant today. Before you gasp in horror, let me explain. I had a major deoderant fail. I always use the Secret Clinical Strength in the unscented hypoallergenic. Well, on Saturday when I ran out of deoderant, we stopped at Bi-Lo on our way to Charleston and all they had in the clinical strength was the lightly scented. I didn't think this would be a problem and I needed deoderant, so I bought it. Well, 4 days of using it later, my underarms are itching and burning and have little bumps. I have very sensitive skin, and clearly it can't handle anything clinical strength unless it is hypoallergenic. Who knew?? Like I said, major deoderant fail. So, I just could not bring myself to put it on this morning. Let's face it, I don't sweat in my office- in fact, I have my little heater on because I'm cold. And, really, the way my underarms felt last night, I'd rather have a little smell than that much irritation. Sue me. I am going after work to get my correct deoderant. Until then, don't stand too close!

8 comments:

  1. Oh no! I have sensitive skin too so I understand the frustration. Especially with cool spring weather, I doubt you'll smell. Hope your pits feel better! :)

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  2. Ha! Been there....done that :) I remember realizing that I had forgotten to put deoderant on one day in high school (the horror!) during study hall. I quickly asked to use the hall pass and ran out to my car to get some from my tennis bag in my car. Hopefully nobody noticed!

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  3. I had the same issue with Secret. I switched to Dove and have had no problems, scented or unscented! It works really well in keeping me dry and odor free. :)

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  4. I love their Clinical strength stuff! Sorry you are having an icky reaction!

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  5. This is really bad to share but I have started using men's deoderant because now that I am coaching I feel like I need the "extra protection". Plus, it smells so good! lol

    Btw, I left you an award over at my blog!

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  6. Funny... but I too have crazy skin. The worst, bandages with glue. Becareful with the bandages..

    Blessings,
    Kristie

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  7. I love your honesty!!! And I LOVE your blog! We're right down the road from each other!! Love the name of your blog...nothing like a true Southerner who appreciates the value of cotton!! I am a new follower and cant wait to read more!

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