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Antiperspirant for feet

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Robert Rowsam · · Grand Junction, CO · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 230

I've heard of people putting antiperspirant on their feet for expeditions and whatnot, but I'm just looking to reduce sweating to help combat wet foot issues in general. What antiperspirant do people use for their feet? Is it bad for you?

Miss Cat · · Hell · Joined Apr 2017 · Points: 1,607
J Saarela · · Park City · Joined May 2015 · Points: 196

Rhino makes a couple different ones they say you can use on your feet. Haven't tried them. Couldn't say if they're any worse for you than whatever you use for normal deodorant though.

Brian in SLC · · Sandy, UT · Joined Oct 2003 · Points: 22,419

I've had prescription strength liquid antiperspirant in the past.  Used it prior to launch for extended days in cold climates.  Seemed to work ok.

Used to use just a spray on antiperspirant on my feet for general use in winter when I didn't want my feet sweet to damp out my socks.   I used Arid XX dry in aerosol form.

I see you can get roll on with 15% aluminum chloride.  That's what I'd used in the past.  No ill effects for me.  Except I can't remember where I parked my car...(ha ha).

I think folks who use it excessively get dry cracks that can get inflamed and infected.

And, yeah, its all bad for you.

La MoMoface · · Arvada, CO · Joined Apr 2008 · Points: 60

Rhino dry- hands when climbing, feet when skiing.

Robert Rowsam · · Grand Junction, CO · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 230
Bouldiban TK wrote: Antihydral (known carcinogen if ingested--so unless you've got some weird foot fetish and you wash your hands after putting it on you should be fine)

Nothing weird about my foot fetish. 

Thanks for the tip
Russ B · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 42

Those of us in the know, use botox. 

Will McCarthy · · Bend Oregon · Joined Jan 2017 · Points: 0

Arrid extra dry cream.

Mark NH · · 03053 · Joined Feb 2013 · Points: 0

This works great!

https://www.mycarpe.com/carpe-foot?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_tbNze3w6AIVi4TICh22TA_uEAQYASABEgIw_vD_BwE

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