Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

I bought this while looking for a natural deodorant but ended up disappointed with the results. While it does control odor, it leaves a white residue that clumped together and would be impossible to hide with short sleeves/sleeveless outfits. I also found that it didn't prevent odor after the first day, even on sedentary days, and I ended up applying daily. After a few weeks, I ended up with dry rough patches and had to stop using it. It did seem to keep odor off the underarms of clothes very well though and I might try it again in the winder, but overall, it just didn't live up to its claims.

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

I was somewhat turned off by this product at first. After first application, the white residue remained under armpits, and was kind of hard to apply. But then I noticed that it did dissipate after a few minutes, and delivered an outstanding protection.

I play tennis, practice Pilates and jog. All of these activities are pretty intense and lead to rather heavy perspiration. Lavilin helped me get that under control and I am thankful to it for it.

Would definitely recommend to the girls out there who leads a similar lifestyle.

Cheers!

Vera

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

I really wanted to like this product. I know that it would not prevent ANY wetness, but this didn't last but maybe two hours. And this was when I was just going to work. I wasn't stressed that day and was not physically active that day, besides walking around at work. It didn't take THAT long to dry, but it was messy to put on. I could have gotten past all of those things if it hadn't irritated my skin. I started getting a rash and very painful red bumps after using it for only three days. I had to stop and go back to my old deoderant. I wish it worked, but unfortunately it didn't. It's worth a try I guess, maybe my skin just is sensitive.

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

I am a three months long user of this product. During this time I feel I have put it through some serious testing. First, it was summer, with plenty of athletic activities, and travel. Second, it was a few social events that involved dancing and public speaking. Third, it was a super hot summer, with temperatures over 100 for numerous days.

This product has passed all of these challenges with flying colors! Go Lavilin!

One Con: White residue right after application. However, it is gone after a few hours.

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

For decades I've been complaining that I don't need an antiperspirant regularly, but I need something to get rid of nasty odor. Strangely, I'm not a heavy sweater, and I bathe daily; yet my underarms always develop a strong odor. My underarms can be completely dry, yet they smell awful. I've tried gazillions of deodorants, and most of the perfumed/scented ones make stench worse. I've used the "crystal" sticks, too, and they are definitely effective. However, they don't stop perspiration at all, and they must be applied at least once daily. They can make my underarm skin very dry and uncomfortable.

Antiperspirants (unscented) definitely have their own "scent" and strong concentrations of Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Aluminum Chloride, or Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex gly have a bitter odor that's absolutely disastrous when mixed with perspiration. "Refreshing" these products during the day, after they they give out, seems to cause them to take on the smell of sweat. It's as though their rollers or creams deposit perspiration into the product while they're distributing product on skin. It's SO disgusting. Even though regular usage of a 12% aluminum chloride roll-on at night does keep me dry for days, it does absolutely nothing to keep odor at bay. Adding on another antiperspirant "refresher" for daytime doesn't keep odor away either, even though it's highly unlikely that I could break a sweat through all that aluminum and talc. Sometimes I've wondered if the aluminum doesn't either cause or aggravate odor, even though it closes pores.

Lavilin has solved all my quirky pungency problems. Lavilin deodorant cream has the texture of Desitin diaper cream, or any other diaper rash ointment. It's thick, white, and waxy, yet, surprisingly, not at all sticky. It leaves a white coating on skin that can take at least an hour to soak into skin. While it's visible, the white cream can rub off on clothing. When the cream soaks into my skin, it disappears completely, and it never transfers to clothing. Having singed my armpits in the past with extra strength aluminum chloride potions, (because what could be sexier than waking up your spouse in the middle of the night by furiously scratching your pits?),I expected the usual burning, peeling, dryness, redness, etc. as side effects. This doesn't happen! Lavilin actually softens the skin and makes it smooth. Eventually, I'm hoping the lack of irritation will lighten up some of the darkening caused by years of severe irritation.

The truly outstanding, "magical" thing about this cream is that it does last. When I read the instructions, I was grossed out by the idea of applying deodorant once a week, and I figured the people who did this either didn't get out much, or were delusional. I apologize for the unkind thoughts. This really does stop odor for days! I wash, shave, dress, etc. in my usual ways, but there is NO scent in my underarms. The fragrances of body wash or soap may linger a bit, but no body odor smell breaks through. This seems to lessen perspiration wetness, too, probably because it forms a barrier against moisture (a la diaper rash cream). Like those skin-scalding 12% aluminum chloride "lasts for 72 hours" formulations, it's best to apply this at night. That lets it sink in without battling sweat from ordinary movement, and there's no chance of it getting on clothing. Unlike the "72 hours products" Lavilin lets me wake up with soft, comfortable underarms that smell like absolutely nothing. I've read that this product has been around for many years, and my only complaint is that it took me so long to find out about it! I cannot understand why this isn't the most famous thing since the invention of soap. Run of the mill drugstore brands are going to have a heck of a time competing with Lavilin if it ever becomes widely available!

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

This deodorant keeps the smell away better than most other natural brands, but it's not perfect. It is extremely hard to wash off your hands once applied. It most definitely does not last multiple days, but does a pretty good job of keeping the odor at bay for 24 hours if no exercise is involved. My biggest problem was that I had to apply it daily in order for it to be effective, but it became very drying and irritating so I had to trade it off with another deodorant.

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

Have been using this product every 2nd or 3rd day for several years. Have had NO sensitivity issues and enjoy the light femmine scent of the product itself. Those tiny 'bumps' from other products have
lessened in size and number.

Comments about NOW Foods Lavilin Deodorant Cream, 12.5 g:

I follow the directions and apply at night after washing armpits, but I don't bother washing off in the morning, no need. At first it only lasts 3-4 days, but after my body got accustomed to it, it now lasts a week! It's NOT an anti-perspirant; it really eliminates body odor. I have been using it for years. I wish it came in a bigger container. Since it lasts so long, I apply before going camping or on a trip, and don't have to bring it along with me!