The Human Stain: How to prevent summer grossness

There are some men who will charmingly say that women do not sweat. No, no, we “glow.” Sounds lovely, as most statements that are bullshit have a tendency to do.
But no. When the mercury hits 80 degrees and 90 and higher, we do sweat.

Throw something other than sitting on the sofa surfing YouTube into the equation, and then you can have real perspiration in that heat. That’s why we have deodorant. And deodorant stains all over our outfits. If you want to avoid this look, then you’ve got to avoid certain kinds of deodorant or antiperspirant, namely anything that doesn’t go on clear. Of course, with the clear roll-ons, there’s sometimes a grease factor to consider. What to do to avoid getting greasy? Well, stay away from your man’s deodorant for one thing! I swear those sporty sticks are made with snail juice. Personally, I like Tom’s of Maine, since it’s the only clear deodorant I’ve found that feels dry going on but still applies smoothly. And it always smells springy.



Besides deodorant/antiperspirant, there are other sneaky little white mess makers to watch out for before you get dressed in the summertime. Those are: whatever make-up you put on your face, whether it’s powder, foundation or dabs of concealer and suntan lotion or sunblock.
If you use more than one of any of those products and are concerned about clothing stains, your best bet may be to cut down on usage or make sure your top or dress is already on before you start applying your make-up.

If you still have an attack of the white streaks after that, well, what can I say? Every woman for herself!

Want to get rid of that pesky deodorant stain? I found some helpful tips on this website.