Comments on: Guys: We don’t need to smell you coming

By: heyheyho

heyheyho — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:02:44 +0000

in all honesty, i like dudes body odor, i think its kinda sexy to smell something coming from a guy’s body. i also like other smells that come from their body too!

By: tka

tka — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:34:38 +0000

Awesome blog Stacy.

You know, it’s not actually possible to walk into a CVS and buy unscented male deodorant where I live in Washington DC. And I can’t stand the scented stuff.

As a result, I’ve stolen my girlfriend’s unscented deodorant on occasion. Not proud. But that’s where the market has left me.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:22:11 +0000

I highly recommend Bubble and Bee beauty products. They are well known for their Pit Putty organic deodorant, but they also market stick lotion, lip balm, salt scrubs, and many other products that are certified organic.

By: Stacy Malkan

Stacy Malkan — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:07:00 +0000

Thanks for all the comments! Ian makes a good point. People often ask me what’s the best product to use to improve skin. The reality is, it’s so much more important what you put IN your body than what you put on it. Lots of water, whole foods, fresh fruits and veggies, preferably organic, are most important for good skin (or less body odor). Teenagers also need to know that skin problems such as acne can be caused or exacerbated by allergic reactions to chemicals in products. So the best RX for bad skin: watch what you eat and switch to non-toxic products.

Thanks all,
Stacy Malkan

By: Kim Anderson

Kim Anderson — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:54:25 +0000

Another great article, Stacy!
Thank you. Ava’s cousin Mathew threw away his AXE when she showed him what was in it and the disease implications of his smelly spray. Imagine how many other Mathew’s now know this, today!

THEY will stop making it, when WE stop buying it.

Please look up your products on the database, and read, Not Just A Pretty Face… it will change your life.

By: Meg Wolff

Meg Wolff — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:09:53 +0000

Thanks for this one, I’ll send along to my nephew.

By: Bridget Morris

Bridget Morris — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:24:38 +0000

Dr. Hauschka products are amazing! Biodynamically grown flowers, holistic, organic and the products themselves are incredible. It is the only product line I allow my 13 and 15 year old to use. Try the Blackthorn Body Oil for the teen boys.

By: The Robertsons of Mumbai

The Robertsons of Mumbai — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:02:28 +0000

This is a great post – I’ll be passing it along for sure. It’s time we got all of our CSL men off the products that we won’t touch anymore! LOL Lauren – I am the same with my husband when he gets the cologne out.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:56:10 +0000

Had a conversation with my 12 year old son this morning on why I was buying a different deoderant to replace the free one the school sent home. Thankfully this generation is open minded and looks for guidance in our big bad world. The Facts of Life and raising a child didnt used to include choosing wiser when shopping to protect your health. Hopefully (go Campaign) it wont be so difficult by the time he is a Dad.

By: Ian Illuminato

Ian Illuminato — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:12:13 +0000

Thanks so much for this post, Stacy. It’s time for our regulators to step up and protect our youth and children from these reckless products. There’s no excuse, these companies need to be punished for their crimes. All too often companies (and those who are paid to advertise their products) take advantage of vulnerable members of the public just to make a profit. Do these folks even know how serious their crimes are? These actions echo into future generations!
As men I truly hope we grow to be better role models for younger generations (thank you ladies for all of the support!).
Fellow men: since when are we afraid of a little natural odor? And are chemicals really the solution? I’d recommend checking in on your diet and eating healthy if bothered by body odors. A regular diet of fresh vegetables and water should do the trick. Avoid the processed foods and sugars (just more chemicals ready to make you smell and feel bad). You can also expel bad odors with a good work-out followed by a shower. Yoga is a great way to eliminate toxins through various stretching and muscle exercises.
Either way, I hope that us men appreciate this life enough to live smelly rather than compromise our well-being with these nasty products.