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Mum was the first brand of commercial deodorant. Containing a zinc compound as its active ingredient, it was developed in Philadelphia in 1888. [1] According to the manufacturer's web-site, "The MUM brand owes its name to a nurse of the inventor, who was nicknamed "Mum". [2]. Another source claims that the brand was named after the term "mum ...
Deodorant. A deodorant is a substance applied to the body to prevent or mask body odor caused by bacterial breakdown of perspiration, for example in the armpits, groin, or feet. A subclass of deodorants, called antiperspirants, prevents sweating itself, typically by blocking sweat glands. Antiperspirants are used on a wider range of body parts ...
Edna Murphey was the creator of the Odorono brand of deodorant and originator of modern-day deodorant marketing strategies (1912). [1] Murphey's father, Dr. Abraham D. Murphey, a physician, developed the liquid antiperspirant to help surgeons with sweaty hands. [2] Edna subsequently found this antiperspirant useful on underarms and began ...
Old Spice. Old Spice is an American brand of male grooming products encompassing aftershaves, deodorants and antiperspirants, shampoos, body washes, shaving cream, and soaps. It is manufactured by Procter & Gamble . Old Spice was launched as Early American Old Spice by William Lightfoot Schultz's soap and toiletries company, Shulton Inc., in 1937.
Secret is an antiperspirant / deodorant for women manufactured by Procter & Gamble. It is sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Secret was launched as the first female deodorant in 1956, after more than 10 years of research that began in 1945. Secret is the only female brand antiperspirant/deodorant in Procter & Gamble's portfolio of ...
Dove Men+Care. Baby Dove. Website. www .dove .com. Dove is an American personal care brand owned by Unilever, a British consumer goods company. The products are sold in more than 150 countries and are offered for women, men, babies and kids. Dove's logo is a silhouette profile of the brand's namesake bird.
Also, mentalfloss (a clothing store) has nothing to do with Mum's deodorant, or it original method of application. K6Martini ( talk ) 22:12, 18 January 2011 (UTC) [ reply ] If it's so widely used in so many regions of the world, why is the article about it a single line? - 134.84.102.237 ( talk ) 13:04, 22 April 2008 (UTC) [ reply ]
An deodorant to use for the day, and the other for the night. Advertising says that one is suitable for everyday, the other is not. Night was released in the UK as a stand-alone Limited Edition exclusively available in Asda. A shower gel was also available. 2010 (UK: Night only: 2011) 2008 Boost or Ignite: Warm Guava Scent. Based on a shower ...