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  2. Edna Murphey - Wikipedia

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    There had been other previous deodorant/antiperspirant inventions previous to Murphey's, however, Murphey's was the product that became widely distributed. [3] Murphey called the deodorant, Odorono (Odor-o-no) and started the company Odorono Co. [ 2 ] [ 4 ] At the time, antiperspirant products were not widely used, and Murphey was, for the most ...

  3. History of cosmetics - Wikipedia

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    Face powders, rouges, lipstick and similar products made from home were found to have toxic ingredients, which deterred customers from their use. Discoveries of non-toxic cosmetic ingredients, such as Henry Tetlow's 1866 use of zinc oxide as a face powder, and the distribution of cosmetic products by established companies such as Rimmel ...

  4. Deodorant - Wikipedia

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    Deodorant crystals containing synthetically made potassium alum were found to be a weak irritant to the skin. [21] Unscented deodorant is available for those with sensitive skin. [ citation needed ] Frequent use of deodorants was associated with blood concentrations of the synthetic musk galaxolide .

  5. History of candle making - Wikipedia

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    Candle moulding machine in Indonesia circa 1920. Candle making was developed independently in a number of countries around the world. [1]Candles were primarily made from tallow and beeswax in Europe from the Roman period until the modern era, when spermaceti (from sperm whales) was used in the 18th and 19th centuries, [2] and purified animal fats and paraffin wax since the 19th century. [1]

  6. Jules Montenier - Wikipedia

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    Montenier also holds a patent for the "Unitary container and atomizer for liquids" (US patent no. 2,642,313); [5] this was developed in 1947 when Montenier, working with engineers from the Plax Corporation, invented a commercial use for the plastic bottle. His innovation was for Stopette, an underarm deodorant dispensed by squeezing the bottle ...

  7. 30 Strange Inventions That People Actually Used Once ... - AOL

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    An AI-powered toilet seat has been named by Time Magazine as one of the top 200 inventions of 2024. It optically scans a user’s stool and urine, to detect any concerning changes that might ...

  8. Some people don't have body odor, even without deodorant ...

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    Use deodorant and/or an antiperspirant, the latter of which helps stop sweat in the first place. Try a benzoyl peroxide body wash under your arms — it may kill armpit odor.

  9. I Was a Natural Deodorant Skeptic. These 12 Proved Me Wrong.

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    This aluminum-free stick deodorant is made without baking soda or harsh chemicals to easily glide onto the skin without any irritation. It also has a light cucumber scent. Target rating: 4.3/5 stars