Degree Clinical Protection, Men's Anti-perspirant and Deodorant, Clean, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2)

Product Features

• Three times more effective than the level of wetness protection required by the FDA
• Prescription strength wetness protection without the need for a prescription
• Formulated with innovative TRIsolid body responsive technology
• Prevents odor by using fragrance and by reducing the levels of underarm bacteria
• Unique skin moisturizing ingredient, clinically proven to reduce skin irritation

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Did you know one in four Americans worry about excessive sweating? That's why there's Degree Clinical Protection. It's three times more effective than the level of wetness protection required by the FDA.

In fact, you get prescription strength wetness protection without the need for a prescription. Degree Clinical Protection is formulated with innovative TRIsolid body responsive technology, so you have peace-of-mind knowing it's working hardest when you need it most.

Degree Clinical Protection is formulated to provide clinical wetness protection without the irritation and discomfort caused by prescription anti-perspirants. Also available for women.

Degree Clinical Protection provides prescription strength protection without a prescription.

Who is Degree Clinical Protection For?
Anyone who does not want to be held back by perspiration or odor will benefit from Degree clinical protection levels.

How do I use it?
For maximum protection, apply to underarms before going to bed. While resting, the TRIsolid formula acclimates to the body, forming a deep level of protection. This protection lasts throughout the following day, even after a shower. Degree Clinical Protection can also be applied in the morning. The recommended dose for each underarm is 2 clicks.

Why apply Degree Clinical Protection at night?
Research shows that body temperature is not constant throughout the day and oscillates in a cycle known as the Circadian Rhythm. Under natural conditions, body temperature oscillates from a nighttime low of 97.7°F to a midday high of 98.9°F. Due to this cycle, skin is more receptive to Degree Clinical Protection while sleeping. This gives the formula time to work and build a strong level of protection for the day ahead.

How is the Degree TRIsolid formulation less irritating on skin than a prescription product?
The Degree TRIsolid formulation provides clinical wetness protection without the irritation and discomfort often caused by prescription anti-perspirants. Aluminum Chloride, an acidic ingredient, and alcohols, such as ethanol, are irritating components often found in prescription anti-perspirants. Degree Clinical Protection does not contain any of these ingredients. In fact, the TRIsolid formula contains dimethicone, an advanced skincare ingredient, which is commonly found in baby care products and skin lotions.

What do I do about excess sweating?
Past puberty, axillary (underarm) sweat and odor are normal body functions. Regular anti-perspirants can be effective in reducing normal levels of underarm sweating. However, some people may experience hyperhidrosis, a medical condition otherwise known as excessive sweating. Axillary hyperhidrosis can be a distressing problem and typically requires a stronger form of protection. To learn more about excessive sweating, go to www.antiperspirantsinfo.com or contact your local doctor or physician.

What is the difference between Deodorants and Anti-perspirants?
Normally, body temperature is in balance i.e. the heat generated by the body is the same as the heat leaving the body. However, when more heat is generated this balance shifts and the body becomes too hot. To re-establish the heat equilibrium, the body needs to increase heat output and this is achieved by sweating. Sweating can also occur in emotional situations when a person becomes nervous or embarrassed. Anti-perspirants reduce sweat by controlling the flow of underarm perspiration and masking body odor. Deodorants, on the other hand, prevent odor by using fragrance and by reducing the levels of underarm bacteria. However, deodorants alone do not stop sweating.

Are anti-perspirants safe?
Anti-perspirants have been used for more than sixty years and the overwhelming weight of evidence indicates that they are safe and effective. Unilever works with leading academic institutions around the world to advance its understanding of sweating and underarm protection to create highly effective and well tested formulations like Degree Clinical Protection. Visit www.antiperspirantsinfo.com for more information.

Product Description

Habits & attitude data shows that 'underarm wetness is preceived to be a moderate or big problem for 27% of men and 21% of women'. 22% of men & 19% of women say they need more protection than the average person. Degree Clinical Protection is formulated with innovative TRIsolid body responsive technology which contains three important components: Unbeatable clinically proven protection without a prescription; Patented encapsulated fragrance technology; Unique skin moisturizing ingredient, clinically proven to reduce skin irritation.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• ASIN: B000VEBBQC
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151,927 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, an Anti-perspirant & Deodorant that works!, September 23, 2007

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Boomzilla "Boomzilla" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Degree Clinical Protection, Men's Anti-perspirant and Deodorant, Clean, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

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I've been using Degree Clinical Protection for Men for just under a week. My opinion: Very impressive thus far. The deodorant is "clean" flavored, and lives up to its name. It's not a very strong smell (good in my book), but has sufficient aroma to make it pleasant to use and to remind you that you're wearing it. It's non sticky, goes on easily and there is no clumping. I notice no staining of clothes (light or dark).

Unilever claims that Degree Clinical Protection "Continues to be effective even after a shower". I was dubious; however I found this claim to be true. How did I verify? I skipped an application after my morning shower (It was a Saturday so I wasn't too concerned about the potential impact to my workmates). Checking throughout the day I found I could safely confirm that both the anti-perspirant and deodorant both worked effectively and as advertised. I did return to normal application schedule on Sunday morning (not wanting to push my luck too far....).

Pro's:

- Smells good
- Goes on smoothly - no clumping
- No skin irritation
- Continues to work even after skipping an application

Con's:

- Took me a few moments to figure out that there was a plastic film over the end of the stick. Note: Don't forget to peel it off otherwise (a) product is ineffective, (b) product tends to "erupt" when you finally do peel off the film(!) (I consider this as much personal `con' as a product challenge).
- "Degree Clinical Protection" is not a super memorable name. "Hey honey, pick me up some Degree Clinical Protection next time you're at the store" - really doesn't roll off the tongue very well.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A triumphant return... at almost 3X the price?!, October 20, 2007

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Jonathan G. Weston "StArSeEd" (Jacksonville, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Degree Clinical Protection, Men's Anti-perspirant and Deodorant, Clean, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

Let me first say that this product works exactly as described, and it has been working quite well for me for years. Years? Didn't this product just hit the market? Not exactly.

Several months ago, or maybe even a year ago, upon nearing the last of my current dispenser of Degree Ultra Dry soft solid, I realized that one of my more oft-visited retailers had ceased to carry it. I soon thereafter learned that it had been taken off the market, and bought the last few dispensers from a local grocery store which remarkably still had a few. I was a bit up in arms that upon exhausting this meager final supply, my favorite brand and style of deodorant -- the only one I've tried that has actually worked 100% to my satisfaction -- would likely never be found again. I had heard the rumors about anti-perspirants being linked to breast cancer, and mistakenly just assumed that this must have been the reason for its sudden departure.

Fast forward to the present, October 2007. My stocked supply of Degree Ultra Dry is dwindling rapidly, and I make an effort to track more down, coming first to Amazon to begin my search, because hey.. if Amazon doesn't have it, it probably doesn't exist. I search. I pore over the results. "They still make it for women? There goes the 'breast cancer link' idea. Did it just not sell well? Maybe I'll just buy some of the women's Degree Ultra Dry and smell like baby powder. Hey, what's this? A new Degree? Clinical Protection, eh? This.. sounds intriguing. It's a soft solid, like the Ultra Dry, but now clinical strength! Awesome! Wow, that's expensive. It MUST be better." So, I went scouting around town today, and tracked down a box.

"This smells familiar" was my first thought upon removing the tape covering the dispenser's holes. The scent of my hoarded out-of-production Degree Ultra Dry soft solid, "Ionic", is indiscernable from the "Clean" scent of this new Degree Clinical Protection product. Still having probably a week's worth of my final dispenser left, I decided to do an active ingredient comparison between the old and new. Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrex GLY: 18.5%. On both. "There's gotta be a difference somewhere. This was almost twice the price of the 2.7oz dispenser of the old stuff." So, I checked the rest of the ingredients. There was no difference. None. The exact same ingredients, in the exact same order. IS this the exact same product?

I'm quite glad Unilever has returned my favorite anti-perspirant to the market, but seriously, why the price increase of such a large magnitude? Comparing the prices based on their MSRP's, what was once available in a 2.7oz dispenser for either $4.49 and $4.99 (it's been a while, and I can't seem to find any product pages cached anywhere for the original men's Degree Ultra Dry soft solid product) is now $7.99 in a 1.7oz size. Per ounce, that works out to between a 2.5X and 2.9X price increase. What gives?

Product performance: Five stars.
Product value: Two stars.
Overall rating: Three and a half stars, rounded up to four.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Works fine, but it's not exceptional, October 15, 2007

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Tom Knapp "Rambles.NET editor" (Lancaster, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Degree Clinical Protection, Men's Anti-perspirant and Deodorant, Clean, 1.7-Ounce Stick (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)

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Degree Clinical Protection is a mouthful to say, and I don't expect the name is memorable enough to sell to consumers who like short, catchy product names. But the important question is whether or not it works.

It does. Sort of.

It goes on gooey, which is a little unpleasant. And I've experienced some unusual itchiness since I've begun using it. Also, I may be too traditional, but I like to apply deoderant/antiperspirant after a shower in the morning, and this product's instructions to use it the night before played havoc with my nice, comfortable schedule. Besides, does that mean I have to take an evening shower as well? Or are you supposed to put it on at the end of a sweaty day without showering first? The instructions don't say.

Contrary to some reports, I've found this product will leave white streaks on dark clothes. That's a big negative, in my book.

It did seem to keep me fairly dry, however, although I still found myself sweating normally on hot days, with normal levels of activity. Overall, I'd say it's not worth the extra cost, although with some adjustments it could turn into a better, more cost-effective product.

- Tom Knapp