(03-22-2018, 04:08 PM)hawns Wrote:(03-22-2018, 02:52 PM)Marko Wrote: Hi Shawn, I've noticed that some of the other artisans in the wet shaving space have expanded their lineup lately to include deodorant. Have you ever considered expanding in that direction? I'm sure that Henri Chatillon and the other pioneers he hung out with must have occasionally had stinky pits. I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't like clashing deodorant smells with post shave products or EDP. Personally I've been using alum crystal deodorant for a few years now and that has no odour at all but If I were doing a Bon Vivant shave and post shave it might be nice to round out the whole package.
Mark
That could be cool (I personally have taken to wearing unscented deodorant, as well, so it does not interfere with my fragrance), but I haven't looked into it to be honest. I wouldn't have the money to get FDA certification for any sorts of active ingredients and so I would worry about the efficacy of the products.
At the moment, I'm just concentrating on learning candlemaking, which seems like a pretty easy transition from the salve-making process and a bit more in-line with my current focus on scents.
Marko, I use the alum crystal deodorant, too, and really like the idea that it is odorless, for the same reason as Shawn states here. I also like that it’s not an antiperspirant. Finally, it’s the only deodorant I can use that doesn’t irritate my oxters. Sadly, a Chatillon Lux scented deodorant, as much as I love a lot of hawns’s olafactory delights, would only add to that irritation. However, a Chatillon Lux Yuzu/Rose/Patchouli candle while shaving with that scented soap, aftershave, and soon to be eau de toilette, well, that is something that holds some appeal.