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5 Spray Deodorants to Convert You From the Stick

Brands like Dove and Degree think you should switch to a spray. Here's why

by Dawn Davis | COMMENT

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When was the last time you used a spray deodorant? Probably at the gym -- or maybe a spa -- when you realized you forgot to toss your favorite stick into your bag. After a moment of panic, you spotted a jumbo spray can that looked like a relic from 1989, and you blasted deodorant under your arms -- grateful to have found something.

If this scene sounds familiar, then you'd probably be surprised to learn that the majority of people around the world prefer their deodorant in spray form. Gels, sticks and roll-ons are actually the minority -- sprays make up more than 60 percent of global sales (80 percent in the UK), but they're hard to come by in the United States.

But we weren't always so anti-aerosol. Back in the 1960's and 70's, the majority of Americans were using them. Then, in 1977, the FDA banned the type of aluminum used in sprays, and soon thereafter the Environmental Protection Agency limited the use of the certain propellants. Rather than waiting for new sprays, we all switched to sticks … until now?

There's a new generation of spray deodorants that's launching today. (Literally today -- for Cyber Monday.) They contain the same active ingredients as your favorite stick, and the spray technology is ecologically friendly (even the California Air Resources Board gave them the green light).

If you go to the drugstore right now, you'll find 24 new options for spray deodorant -- created by some of your favorite brands. Dove, Dove Men + Care, Degree, Degree Men and Axe all came out with spray deodorants in a variety of fragrances. And they believe it's time for Americans to embrace the spray … again. To prove it, over the next few months, they're giving away more than three million cans. Yes, for free.

What do you think -- will you try one?

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