Mitchum deodorant?

caledoniaquine

Ive been having problems with the stick breaking too, its getting on my nerves because i really like it. Im tempted to phone them and complain, I would prefer to email but dont know the email for them.

Lacrimosa

I used Mitchum for many years - finding the roll-on much more effective than the stick - but stopped using it after I got a painful rash under my arms whilst on holiday last year. I think the difference was that I was having two showers a day, so applying deodorant twice a day too... Mitchum overload! Interestingly, I noticed that someone else in this thread said much the same thing. It's strange, though, because I always have two showers whilst on holiday, yet hadn't had a problem before.

I believe Mitchum's effectiveness is due to the aluminium content which (like so many things) has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer? Certainly it's strong stuff, so should be used with caution. I've now switched to a natural salt-based deodorant called Salt Of The Earth, but - unlike Mitchum - it's no good at controlling perspiration.

EDIT: For your info, here's a link to a news article about the deodorant/cancer link.

Savvy_Sue

caledoniaquine wrote: »

Ive been having problems with the stick breaking too, its getting on my nerves because i really like it. Im tempted to phone them and complain, I would prefer to email but dont know the email for them.

If anyone found a suitable email address I'd love to have it too! but I can't find any contact details on my stick, just that it's made by Revlon, I think. Found the Revlon site completely unhelpful, didn't seem to want to admit to producing deodorant at all ...

Ruth_honey

My DH swears by Mitchum too. Printed off the voucher to stock up on some more-thanks!

sweetnskint

love the powder fresh roll on-its great! try this!

MrsMW

On the aerosol spray can there is a phone number for comments and questions.....0800 085 2716. HTH

Bargain_Rzl

Ruth_honey wrote: »

My DH swears by Mitchum too. Printed off the voucher to stock up on some more-thanks!

The Boots offer (£1 off instore) has now ended, but Tesco now have a similar offer on (the roll-ons are down to £1.62, for example) so as the voucher actually knocks £1.50 off the price, you can get it for 12p

harryharp

Lacrimosa wrote: »

I believe Mitchum's effectiveness is due to the aluminium content which (like so many things) has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer? Certainly it's strong stuff, so should be used with caution. I've now switched to a natural salt-based deodorant called Salt Of The Earth, but - unlike Mitchum - it's no good at controlling perspiration.

EDIT: For your info, here's a link to a news article about the deodorant/cancer link.

I have often wondered about how healthy it is to use an anti-perspirant. (Though it hasn't stopped me using it...:rolleyes: ). The way I look at it is if our bodies want to sweat, then we should probably not stop that happening. It can't be good, can it? BUT I do have double standards as I am actually using Mitchum at the moment (:o ), because I do sweat a lot in my job, lugging a harp around everywhere and often wearing clothing that's not very breathable, and the folks on this thread were praising it so much!!

Anyhow, another product I have used in the past which I have found very effective is, believe it or not, is my hubbie's Old Spice High Endurance Gel Deodorant! Note, this is a deodorant, not an anti-perspirant, so it will not stop you sweating. There is no mention of aluminium in the ingredients. HOWEVER, despite it not being an anti-perspirant, I have found that at the end of the day when I've been sweating a lot, I don't smell whiffy at all! (At least I don't think so.) Despite it being a men's deodorant and not particularly feminine, I will probably go back to it for those days when I need something that's going to work- as I must admit I'm a bit worried about using a powerful anti-perspirant like Mitchum.

Bargain_Rzl

Ah, so you are actually a harpist! V.off-topic but... what sort of music do you play?

harryharp

Bargain_Rzl wrote: »

Ah, so you are actually a harpist! V.off-topic but... what sort of music do you play?

A mixture really. About 99% of what I do is play at weddings, so I tend to do what people would want to hear at such occasions- ie. light classical, easy listening, Celtic, pop, love songs, etc!