http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/ Make Everyday Earth Day Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:02:55 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/comment-page-1/#comment-2606 greenisgood Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:38:36 +0000 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/#comment-2606 The recyclying number 5, is found on the inside of the cap for Right Guard but not on Tom's. Finding all-natural deos is a problem. Having tried many that either do not stop odor or cause a rash is frustrating. Just when I thought I was safe, Tom's gave me a rash after I was almost finished my second stick...That was really a sad day. I'll keep looking, but for now will try to limit my use of the common variety by not using too much, too frequently, and going al-natural when appropriate. The recyclying number 5, is found on the inside of the cap for Right Guard but not on Tom’s. Finding all-natural deos is a problem. Having tried many that either do not stop odor or cause a rash is frustrating. Just when I thought I was safe, Tom’s gave me a rash after I was almost finished my second stick…That was really a sad day. I’ll keep looking, but for now will try to limit my use of the common variety by not using too much, too frequently, and going al-natural when appropriate.

]]> http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/comment-page-1/#comment-2265 sheilabocchine Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:42:23 +0000 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/#comment-2265 Good point Suzanne. It could just be the scent. I definitely want to find an all natural deodorant. I'm about ready for a new stick. I'll keep everyone updated! Good point Suzanne. It could just be the scent. I definitely want to find an all natural deodorant. I’m about ready for a new stick. I’ll keep everyone updated!

]]> http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/comment-page-1/#comment-1774 suzanne Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:35:20 +0000 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/#comment-1774 I am surprised to hear about your negative experience with Tom's of Maine deodorant. I have been using their unscented version for several years, with no irritation of any kind. And I have pretty darn sensitive skin. Maybe it's the scent that is the source of trouble? You might try the unscented before you give up entirely. Just a thought. I am surprised to hear about your negative experience with Tom’s of Maine deodorant. I have been using their unscented version for several years, with no irritation of any kind. And I have pretty darn sensitive skin. Maybe it’s the scent that is the source of trouble? You might try the unscented before you give up entirely.
Just a thought.

]]> http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/comment-page-1/#comment-1771 sheilabocchine Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:28:29 +0000 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/#comment-1771 Wow! Thanks. I will definitely look into these crystals. My deodorant is one of the only non natural products I'm currently using. I would love to find one that works with my body. Wow! Thanks. I will definitely look into these crystals. My deodorant is one of the only non natural products I’m currently using. I would love to find one that works with my body.

]]> http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/comment-page-1/#comment-1759 rebeccadboger Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:38:44 +0000 http://earth911.com/blog/2007/09/17/going-green-isnt-the-pits/#comment-1759 My roommate and I recently switched to natural deodorant. We both chose Tom's Lavendar. While I was fine, she had the same experience Sheila had. She wanted to continue using natural deodorant, though, and switched to another brand, which only caused the same problems. After talking to various people, she learned about deodorant crystals. Basically it's salt and other ingredients that you wet, rub on, and lasts all day to kill odor. She hasn't had any problems with this kind, and we've actually found that it works better to stop odor than Tom's. My roommate and I recently switched to natural deodorant. We both chose Tom’s Lavendar. While I was fine, she had the same experience Sheila had. She wanted to continue using natural deodorant, though, and switched to another brand, which only caused the same problems. After talking to various people, she learned about deodorant crystals. Basically it’s salt and other ingredients that you wet, rub on, and lasts all day to kill odor. She hasn’t had any problems with this kind, and we’ve actually found that it works better to stop odor than Tom’s.

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