Question Posted Sunday September 11 2005, 10:46 am
I have gym first period this year...ouch!! I use Smooth and Dri Deoderant now and it doesn't keep me from sweating in class or in gym class. My mom says my expectations are all wrong and that no deoderant can keep you from sweating in gym. Is she right?? I need help!!! I heard of Certain Dri. Can that help me in gym?
Mackenzie answered Sunday October 30 2005, 12:26 am: This is a big problem for me also, so I know how you feel; I've been there, and it's not good. I reccommend using an antiperspirant deodorant [such as Suave], followed by regular baby powder. The antiperspirant helps to reduce sweating, or at least is said to, but in our case... never does. Now, you hgave to remember that no deodorant is 100% guaranteed. But after I put on my deodorant, I apply baby powder will close the pores of your under arm -- more or less trapping the sweat in, so to speak. Honestly, this almost ALWAYS works for me, but there *ARE* days when it's simply not good enough, and that can be a pain in the butt, so I usually make a point of carrying some sort of jacket. Hearing that, there's this product people are always talking about on this site [but I believe that's from "Monkey See, Monkey Do"], but it's even advertised on television. It's called CertainDri. Now, they say it can be purchased at Wal-greens, RiteAid, CVS, and Walmart, however, EVERY SINGLE TIME I've been to the store looking for it, I've never seen it on the shelves. Naturally, this leads me to ask an employee where I can find it, and they *always* tell me they've NEVER heard of it, and they do not carry the product... which just leaves you speechless and with a feeling of, 'what now?' If the problem persists, perhaps you should consult a physician, who can supply you with proper medication. Also, he can give you shots that kind of close up your pores, so sweating never really happens again. I'm not shore if that's an option for you, but I recommend asking him for more information. But whatever you decide to do, goodluck from someone who knows EXACTLY what you're going through!! [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
oneandonly345 answered Sunday September 11 2005, 2:33 pm: no deoderant can make you completely stop sweating.. but it helps not sweat as much. if you want a REALLY good one, you can always ask your doctor when you go in next time you go.
but i've heard that certain dri works good. also ban works.
what you can also do it put it on in the morning, and have one in your gym locker (if you have one) and put some on when you change into and out of your uniform (if you have one) [ oneandonly345's advice column | Ask oneandonly345 A Question ]
DancinCutie08 answered Sunday September 11 2005, 1:14 pm: she is prob right. the only thing that might work better is trying a mens deoderant, make sure you shaved well, and wear the lightest most breatable shirt you can [ DancinCutie08's advice column | Ask DancinCutie08 A Question ]
karenR answered Sunday September 11 2005, 1:13 pm: It may help with odor and it may keep you from sweating as much. Deodorant mostly helps with sweat odor. Anti perspirant helps keep you dry. But even those will have a problem in gym class. I wouldn't worry over much about it though, the rest of the class will be having the same problem. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
DeeSireDiOr answered Sunday September 11 2005, 12:24 pm: Hey
I have gym first period this year also. What i personally use is Certain Dri. Yes it does work. I've been using it for almost a year now and i love it. Try it. You'll love it.
Karen answered Sunday September 11 2005, 12:09 pm: I have Physical Education/Gym first period also this year. I use Certain Dri and it does work. You apply it at home, before you go to bed, and it'll make your pores smaller. It won't take long to see results. You can also use a strong anti-perspirant deoderant. [ Karen's advice column | Ask Karen A Question ]
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