Mens Fragrances

Amazon.co.uk – Men’s Fragrances
Amazon feature a large range of men’s fragrances / aftershaves from major brands

http://www.theperfumeshop.com
Have a great range of big name fragrances for men

http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk
Feature a wide range of the top men’s fragrances / aftershaves.

Deodorant has been around since the earliest of organised societies. People learned quickly that body odour can cause discomfort and embarrassment and have always looked for ways to combat the stench that is caused by sweating-especially underarm odour. Men in particular were interested in combating body odour as they are more prone to sweating.

Before the invention of commercial deodorants hit populations, cultures found many ways to mask their odours such as the Egyptians whom depended on strong citrus and cinnamon concoctions of paste to mask the body odour. The stronger the concentration the better the job it did.

First Commercial Deodorant

Then in 1888 everything changed with the introduction of the first commercially produced and sold underarm deodorant. The Mum antiperspirant was a zinc, chloride and wax paste substance that was applied to the underarms. It was tacky and caused an uncomfortable sticking when the arms were raised but it did kill the bacteria effectively.

In the mid-twentieth century a plethora of aerosol deodorants hit the market and found popularity. These contained aluminium zirconium and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). By the 1980s more than 80% of the deodorants sold were of this kind. However, once it was learned that CFCs damaged the earth’s ozone layer people began to demand a different product that did not hurt Mother Nature.

Stick Deodorants

Enter the world of stick deodorants. Though aerosol (now with safe propellants), roll-ons and powders are still available, stick deodorants are the most widely used and sold world-wide deodorants. Great advances have been made in these sticks and most have compounds that smell pleasantly, kill bacteria, an inhibit perspiration.

Men’s Deodorant in the 21^st Century

Male hygiene products have greatly increased in recent decades. No longer are only women the target of products for personal care. The modern assortment of men’s deodorant has hundreds of scents and products including Right Guard, Gillette and the ever popular Lynx Deodorant that recently launched their latest musky deodorant – Lynx Excite. These ensure that men are continually smelling and feeling their best.