De Odor Works is a way to keep yourself smelling good without resorting to using deodorants and antiperspirants. It looks strange when you first see it, perhaps like a remnant from the T-1000 model from Terminator 2. It only needs water to activate it and is made out of a special stainless steel that is supposed to kill the bacteria that is responsible for the odor. But how well does it work in real world trials?
Overview
The risks of using deodorants that you find on most store shelves is twofold: your body is supposed to sweat and most deodorants also act as an antiperspirant, and the chemicals that are contained in them are repeatedly placed onto the skin, and easily absorbed into the body. The risk that gets the most attention is the possible link of deodorants to breast cancer, which has many women making the switch from their traditional sticks to alternative methods of controlling odor.
The Claim
De Odor Works claims that it works as well as deodorant without the use of any harmful chemicals, and without the need to use anything else besides their stainless steel unit and water. They do make the point that sweat by itself doesn’t have an odor, and that it’s the bacteria that’s in the sweat that is causing the smell. Further evidence can be experienced by a smell getting stronger over time, even if no more sweat is added to the equation. You can sweat once and if left uncleaned it will end up smelling worse and worse as the bacteria multiply.
The Hype
It was featured on the Dr. Oz show, which has proven to be a one-man hype hour leading people to research all types of health products. He’s got a way of making a product seem new and cutting edge, and since he mixes in a lot of credible information with a long line of endorsements, it’s hard to determine what to believe and what not to. Most assuredly if he’s mentioning a product by name he’s going to get some sort of payment in return.
The Cost
It’s $30 for the De Odor Works bar, and since it’s reusable it’s a one-off purchase. Depending on how fast you go through deodorant it’s going to take a while for it to pay for itself. For example if you pay $3 to $4 for a stick of your regular deodorant you’d have to use between 7 to 10 sticks just to break even. If you order it through their official site they have a 30 day money back guarantee on it, which should be plenty of time to determine if it works.
The Commitment
This definitely requires some getting used to, as it’s not applied the same way that deodorant is, and it involves adding a step to your shower routine. Even though they try to make it seem like an easy thing to do, for most people it doesn’t feel very natural, and it definitely takes more time than using traditional deodorant does. Of course you can expect to make a few trade offs if you’ve committed to getting rid of your usual deodorant for health reasons.
Evaluation
Pitting De Odor Works against deodorant like Speed Stick or Degree isn’t really a fair fight, but it’s the comparison that they bring upon themselves. It’s really hard for a product that doesn’t provide its own scent to compete against products that are not only supposed to limit sweat production but also to cover up the odors with its own smell.
One problem people seemed to have was not being able to wait out the 30 seconds it takes for each pit, and any other areas that you’re self-conscious about. If you do a full circuit you’re looking at several extra minutes of being in the shower, spending 30 seconds on each underarm, another 30 seconds on each foot, as well as on the genitals. Then you have to wonder if it’s a good idea to use the same product on all of these areas.
Final De Odor Works Review
There is enough positive feedback to state that De Odor Works works well enough to merit a try, but depending on your expectations you’re either going to be happy with the results or disappointed. Although we couldn’t find a credible source that could verify that stainless steel works to neutralize odors or bacteria, there was enough social feedback to warrant a Try rating from us.
Our Recommendation
If you’ve made it a priority to get deodorant out of your life then this is worth trying out, as it’s been shown to do a good job if you use it as directed. You may also be able to get better results if you trim some of your armpit hair to increase the amount of stainless steel on skin contact. You may also choose to simply use an organic deodorant that is paraben and aluminum free.
It worked great for me. My level of underarm odor is an 8 out of 10zz I have to use the strong stuff like certain dry.. I rubbed the steel bar around for like 60 seconds per armpit. I worked a 12 hour rigorous shift, went to bed, woke up and I still did not smell 24 hours later. And I do sweat when I sleep.. this is a great alternative to deodorant. I do add the natural deodorant crystal before I go for a run or intense workout though.. I won’t chance smelling like BO at the gym.
I have been using the stainlees steel bar that is used in the kitchen to remove garlic smell from hands when taking a shower with normal soap and no deodorant is needed as the bad body odour is gone long enough until the next day at least until the next shower, bought it on ebay for couple of bucks. just try and see if it works for You.
I find DeOdor Works really well to eliminate a certain kind of B.O., like the Onion type one.
There are moments in my cycle where nothing will get rid of the stench, not even soap, but DeOdor, yes, will completely neutralize the smell. On those days, yes, DeOdor really works.
I need to try it on my less smelly day too, although on those, I’ve been using a natural deodorant simply because I like the smell 🙂
I couldn’t use anything like the De Odor Works. I wouldn’t feel comfortable if I left the house without putting on my deodorant and perfume. They say deodorant isn’t good for you, but I’ve been using it since I was a teenager and my mom has too and we are both okay. Everyone is doing the ‘green’ thing, but I will stick to my deodorant and perfume.
I really hate any and all chemically made scents anyways, so even though this may not be as effective as a traditional deodorant, it is a better choice overall. I can’t seem to understand people who pour on perfumes and lotions on their body. Why is it so good to smell like everyone else? Like a soap or shampoo for that matter.