Lighter fuel, deodorant cans and chemicals fueled
Bangladesh blaze
Firefighters
work at the scene of a fire that broke out at a chemical warehouse in Dhaka,
Bangladesh February 21, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
DHAKA
(Reuters) - Lighter fuel, deodorant cans and drums full of chemicals stored in
a residential building in the Bangladeshi capital fueled a blaze this week that
killed at least 70 people and injured more than 50, a senior fire official said
on Friday.
“We
found hundreds of cans of deodorants, lighter refueling fuel, plastic
substances, electronic items and drums containing chemicals,” said Julfikar
Rahman, director of Fire Services and Civil Defense, who visited the site on
Friday.
“These
are highly flammable so when the fire came in contact with these goods the fire
spread rapidly,” Rahman told Reuters.
The
city’s worst fire since 2012 broke out late on Wednesday in a five-storey
building before spreading to others in the Chawkbazar precinct, parts of which
date back more than 300 years to the Mughal period.
The
building housed shops on its ground floor, a warehouse on the first floor, and
homes on three floors above.
Lax
regulations and poor enforcement of rules in Bangladesh have often been blamed
for several large fires that have led to hundreds of deaths in recent years.
Following
the fire, Bangladesh’s Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Obaydul Quader,
said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had ordered officials to relocate all
chemical warehouses away from residential areas as soon as possible.
“If
during the investigation it is found that the fire was caused due to any
negligence ... then it may take a turn as a murder case,” a senior police
official said.
Reporting by Serajul Quadir; Writing by Euan Rocha; Editing by
Nick Macfie
The Best Men's Deodorant for Every Kind of
Stink and Sweat
Every guy has different needs when it comes to preventing BO
Deodorant
is doubly important: First, it neutralizes your body’s own signature scent
(musky top notes, with lingering base notes of beer and cheese), and in turn,
it assures that your BO isn’t interfering with your $200 cologne. (It’s curious
that we spend so much time finding a fragrance, yet so little effort on picking
a product that neutralizes negative, opposing smells.)
But not
all deodorants are created equal. Some embrace aluminum and promise a
two-day-long zero-sweat streak. Others are all-natural and offer more of
a...complement to your natural aroma. And that’s precisely why you should
research your products before you buy them.
Some
considerations when selecting a deodorant:
· How much do you sweat?
· If you sweat a lot, are you willing to go the
aluminum antiperspirant route? (How important is it to you that potentially
harmful chemicals stay clear of your body? It should be said: The connection
between aluminum and negative health effects is inconclusive.)
· Does your current deodorant cause irritation
or rash? (If so, you may need a product formulated for sensitive skin.)
· Do you want a mostly natural lineup of
ingredients, or an entirely natural roster?
· How much are you willing to spend?
· What smells the best? (But of course.)
These
are all things to consider when picking your next deodorant, and the criteria
our editors factored in when testing dozens of the best formulas on the market.
To make things easier in your own testing-and-selection process, we've rounded
up our favorite options—the best men’s deodorants of 2019—at least one of which
should meet your specific needs.
The
Best All-Natural Deodorant for Men
Ursa Major No B.S. deodorant
Often
when you hear a product is “natural,” it’s only partially true. There might be
some natural ingredients, allowing a brand to pander to a more conscious
consumer. Ursa Major, unlike most of the competition, is serving up “No B.S.”
with this 100% all-natural deodorant; aloe, chamomile, and shea butter calm the
skin, while kaolin clay and hops eliminate odor. The clay also absorbs
moisture, giving the deodorant some minor antiperspirant qualities. Compared to
other truly all-natural options, I’ll say with certainty that this one has been
the most effective at blocking odors. It’s a hard task to accomplish without a
chemically engineered ingredient or two, but leave it to Ursa Major—an
organic-leaning, eco-friendly brand out of Vermont—to find the perfect formula.
$18,
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The
Best Antiperspirant for Guys Who Sweat a Lot
Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort dry spray antiperspirant with
48-hour protectionEvery weekend in the summer is earned by suffering through
five ultra-sweaty weekdays. Your collared shirt doesn’t breathe well, your
moisture-wicking underwear and socks seem to be more sponge-like than they are
repellant, and you’re forced to sit in your own filthy misery until you can
peel it all off at home. The most effective sweat remedy is, of course,
antiperspirant. It often has a bad reputation since it requires aluminum salts
to help block sweat glands. While the long-term effects of aluminum application
aren’t fully known, it has been considered a possible cause of breast cancer,
Alzheimer’s, and other diseases—no definitive conclusions, though. However (and
I know it’s bold to follow all that with “However!”) I always keep an
antiperspirant in tow, for those moments where I absolutely cannot live without
it: summer weddings, first dates, interviews—times when a good impression
actually matters. And this spray from Dove Men+Care is the one I keep in tow.
The spray hits my skin easier than a roll-on antiperspirant, which minimizes
stains on shirts. It lasts well into the next day (two full days, if needed),
and keeps me so comfortably dry that I feel pre-pubescent again. Or something.
$6, Jet
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The
Best Gentle Deodorant for Men with Sensitive Skin
Prospector Co. deodorant spray
If your
skin reacts negatively to a deodorant, it might be a result of the product’s
ingredients. Things like formaldehyde and perfume can give you a gnarly rash,
which is precisely when you should start shopping for something less sciencey.
Prospector Co.’s spray is made from essential oils of vetiver and cedarwood,
which together form a rich, natural-smelling deodorant—one unlikely to cause an
allergic reaction. It’s soft on the skin, and even softer on the senses.
$18,
Barneys
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The
Best Deodorant Paste for Men
Black Chicken Axilla paste
You’ve
probably only ever used roll-on and spray-on deodorizers. There’s another
option, however, in the form of paste. Axilla’s Deodorant Paste is totally
natural, and mostly organic. Its primary ingredients are shea butter, coconut
oil, and kaolin clay. Apply it the same way you would moisturizer: Massage a
tiny amount (start with a pea size) into the armpit. Admittedly, this works
better if you have short or shaved armpit hair, though you shouldn’t use it
immediately after shaving. (Wait a day, or else the odor-fighting sodium
bicarbonate can get into those microscopic shave cuts.) It’s not tacky or clumpy.
The paste softens and absorbs easily, and can still be applied to untamed
underarm, too.
$13,
Black Chicken
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The
Best Deodorizing Wipes for Men
Olivina Men cleansing cloths
Olivina’s
cleansing wipes, which come scented as bourbon cedar or juniper tonic, are an
effective way to deodorize your body. They’re not just for your pits, either:
They even work on the face—after a workout or particularly punishing workday.
(Goodbye swamp ass!) These cloths are individually packed, so that you can tote
one in your pocket or gym bag for whenever they’re needed, and so they don’t
dry out before you need them.
$13,
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The
Best Prescription-Strength Deodorant for Men
Gillette clinical antiperspirant gel
“Clinical”
is the key here: Gillette’s antiperspirant gel lasts two days and is a remedy
for seemingly unstoppable BO. Its “prescription-strength” blend is 6.25 percent
aluminum chloride, compared to the typical 1-3 percent in other
antiperspirants. So, its odor shield is significantly stronger than the competition.
(Ask your dermatologist if this is something you should consider.)
$12,
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The
Best Cheap Deodorant for Men
Old Spice classic scent deodorant
Old
Spice has always offered some of the best deodorants—and the most affordable.
You can buy two of their signature sticks for half of what a singular stick
from a boutique brand will set you back. (A pack of two is less than 6 bucks!)
If it kept you from reeking like a dog in fifth-grade gym class, it can sure as
hell keep you fresh now.
$6,
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The
Best Smelling Deodorant for Men
Oars + Alps eucalyptus spearmint deodorant
Oars +
Alps’ natural, aluminum-free deodorant smells as refreshing as it feels. It
soothes skin and calms the senses all at once, and might even turn a few heads
for the right reasons. No, it’s not a cologne. It’s my deodorant. This is a
roll-on you’ll proudly boast about.
$14,
Target
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The
Best Probiotic Deodorant for Men
KIND-LY cypress and sandalwood deodorantWe’re still not totally
convinced that probiotic deodorants are going to stick. But, when applied to
the underarm (where the bad bacteria festers and creates body odor), the good
bacteria can keep the bad at bay, and KIND-LY’s Cypress and Sandalwood scent
helps mask the musk with some outdoor aura. When all is said and done, though,
this natural deodorant is as effective as most others, in that it neutralizes
funk, may need to to be reapplied during the day, and smells quite lovely. With
this or any others, just apply your favorite cologne in tandem, and you’ll only
draw attention for the good scents, not the bad ones.
$19,
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DIY Deodorant and How it Actually Works to
Fight Odor
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It's
easy to make your own deodorant at home, saving you lots of money, and fighting
odor without the chemicals found in many popular brands.
Jennifer
Williamson, skincare expert and owner of Olio Skin & Beard Co., stopped by
to show us her favorite deodorant recipe. She also told us why this recipe
works!
"Body
odor is normal and fluctuates with what we put into our body, ie: garlic and
onions WILL cause a chemical reaction that will come in the form of body odor,
and there is nothing wrong with that," she said.
She
says our sweat is not the smelly part, it's the bacteria that the sweat mixes
with that causes odor, so the ingredients in the following recipe not only help
absorb dampness but are also anti-bacterial!
RECIPE
1 tsp
Arrowroot powder
1 tsp
Cornstarch
1/2 tsp
Zeolite clay
1/2 tsp
Baking soda (do a test on a small patch of skin - not all skin types work with
baking soda!)
Mix all
ingredients into a bowl. Store in a jar.
She
also said that regularly scheduled self-care can keep odor to a minimum.
"Drink lots of water and regularly dry-brush your skin to constantly rid
your body of toxins."
Watch
the video to learn more about how to apply this powder to your pits!
Find
natural products and more tips at http://www.olioskin.com.
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