The Loop

Game improvement: Deodorant that won't turn your whites yellow

August 21, 2014

No matter who you are, chances are you've got some gear in your game that could use an update. While we don't advise retooling everything at once, trading up a few staples at a time is the ticket to solid style. Each week we'll pull a dud from the dark depths of every man's collection and suggest a simple substitute. Check your nostalgia at the door -- it's time for your tune up.

If you're tired of tossing out perfectly good white shirts at the end of every summer due to some unsightly yellowing of the underarm it may be time to upgrade your deodorant. Most big-brand drugstore offerings like Speedstick, Old Spice, Gillette, etc. use aluminum to keep you dry by blocking the pores in your pits, and it's your sweat's chemical reaction with the aluminum that leaves that yellowish residue on your shirts.

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My favorite is Malin+Goetz's eucalyptus deodorant. It's made from natural, odor-neutralizing, plant extracts and is aluminum and alcohol free. I've been using it for a year or so and haven't lost a shirt yet. If you feel like making the switch, give your body a few weeks to adjust to the new product. After all, the poor pores have probably been caked in aluminum since puberty! Trust me, the extra expense up front is well worth the money you'll save in shirts.

Malin+Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant, $18