Saturday, June 07, 2008

Things They Should Invent: light-reflecting antiperspirant

If your armpit hair is dark, it's impossible to maintain that "There has never been hair here, at all, ever" look all day long, even if you start the day with a perfect shave. But other hair removal methods (waxing, electrolysis, laser hair removal) are time-consuming and expensive and take planning because you have to grow your hair out some before you can get it done, so it's a bit much for people really just need their armpits to look good a few times a year, if they're going out and want to look especially good while wearing something sleeveless. Makeup isn't really an option in hot weather either, because you're going to sweat it off.

What we need for these circumstances is a light-reflecting antiperspirant. It should work like regular anti-perspirant, but contain something light-reflecting, like Touche Eclat and Revlon Skinlights and Olay Definity Illuminator do. Then you can give yourself a good close shave in the morning shower, apply the antiperspirant, and the light-reflecting function will counteract the five o'clock shadow effect, keeping your armpits looking smoother all day.

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