Celebrating Your Personal Beauty. (Dove Pro-age Deodorant)

Member Name: QueenElf

Product:	Dove Pro-age Deodorant
Date:	21/03/08 (81 review reads)
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Advantages: Soft, smooth and lasting.

Disadvantages: Some may be put off by the Pro-age range.

Celebrating Your Personal Beauty.

I haven't written a beauty review for over a year now, possibly as I always find it hard to "gush" about beauty products in general. That doesn't mean I care less about my appearance, but it does mean that if I write a review about a product, then I want to be able to back it up 100%. Naturally different women (and men), have different needs and that reflects in the products they buy. I find that Dove is mainly a women's brand, so I will refer to women in general in my review.

~The ages of beauty~

I am sure there is a guide somewhere about the needs for various age groups, though it's merely a guideline. To me there are stages that stand out as meaningful in the general sense only.

Adolescence.
Twenty to thirty.
The 40's.
Menopause.
The Twilight years.

As we grow older our skin changes and with it we need to use different types of products. Personally I tried to hold back on using anything on my skin for as long as possible. In my own experience the more people use beauty products the more they need to carry on doing so. However, I was lucky to have good skin so it didn't bother me much until I was coming up to forties. Then, as now, I always used the best deodorant I could find. But times changed and with the menopause my once near-perfect skin became dry and irritated.

~~ Exploding the myths around Menopause. ~~

I think it's a word every women dreads and when the first symptoms appear the initial response is to feel that from now on it's a long skid down to wrinkles and old age.
There's a word I'd like to say, but can't use in a review...just think of "oh bother".
Menopause is NOT the end of the world. It does cause problems, yes, and some of the solutions are as bad as the problems. I started mine very early. I was just forty, at least ten years younger than the average age for the onset of menopause. Suddenly my body went haywire and within three years, despite using HRT, my periods stopped altogether. I had gone through the menopause so quickly that I had to get used to my body changes quickly.

Be reassured though, mine was highly unusual. Generally the approach to menopause takes a long time and continues gradually over ten to fifteen years. The biggest problem I faced was hot flushes and increased perspiration. I spent years finding an adequate deodorant only to undergo another change. By now I was suffering hair loss all over my body and dry skin alternating with greasy skin. What on earth could I do?

~~Anti-Perspirants and deodorants.~~

Name me a women who can choose one of these and find it suits hers needs straight away and I'll stop writing reviews altogether! No woman wants to smell of sweat so the choice is usually made over a period of time.
As a woman's body ages then her hormones change also, leading to problems with every part of her body. Feeling confidant is now imperative and the choice of deodorant, anti-Perspirant etc is even more important than ever.
Finding Dove pro-age was the best thing to happen to me in years. I'd struggled on with my usual brand of Deodorant only to find that it was bringing the skin under my arms out in a rash. I'd then lost about 50% of my body hair, I hasten to add that this was mainly due to a thyroid condition, though hair loss can be common in menopausal women.

~~ Presentation. ~~

All the pro-age range is in a distinctive colour of metallic red. The Dove logo is in white lettering with the words pro-age in gold. Although I have bought this for some time now, it still has the word "New" on all its products.
There is little other information on the Roll-on anti-perspirant./deodorant. The active ingredients are as follows:-

· Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly (14.8%) W/W
· Reduces perspiration and kills bacteria that produces odour
· Sunflower seed oil (0.5%) provides essential nutrients and soothes delicate skin with moisturizing care
your result
24-hour protection from wetness and odour for soft, smooth underarm skin.
This is taken directly from the website as its not clear on the bottle.

One thing I did notice was the absence of any alcohol in the product. This is a prime ingredient in many skin products and perfumes. It can irritate skin, so always look out for this.


~~ Product ~~

The top of this roll-on Deodorant is larger than the norm. I find this is better for me as it's easier to just smooth over my underarms once, then let it dry and add another coat. One is adequate, but I feel better with two applications.
The scent is pleasant, though hard to describe. Rather like a mild soap, I would say. The dual action of both anti-perspirant and deodorant is extremely effective, lasting up to twelve hours. The words say 24 hours, but I haven't put this to the test. I'm afraid that my partying days are long gone.
Unlike some products, this rolls on and dries quickly, allowing you to get on with your day. Since is also helps to moisturise the skin, I feel quite confident in using this in other places.
Underneath the breasts and behind the knees. (Well where did you think I meant?)

~~ Summary~~

I love this product. On the rare occasions that I need to shave under my arms it's mild and gentle. It keeps my skin supple, but does its job and leaves me feeling confidant all day long.
I am less active than a younger woman, but it stands the test of playing with my nearly three-year-old grandson. I do have some mobility problems so a brisk walk is out of the question. I do walk long distances though and my Dove deodorant copes with that.
It also copes with my nerves when I have to do things that I'm not confidant about anymore. Since taking very early retirement I am not comfortable meeting people so it's really important that all my beauty products stand up to the test.
The only gripe that I have is that the pro-age products are aimed at the over-fifties. Sure, I think it's wonderful that finally we are recognised as still being attractive, there are women that look wonderful at any age. I also think the motto, to celebrate your personal beauty, is uplifting. It's just that the website is so good with its information, but puts the Menopause along with it's 50+ range.
Apart from that I love everything about it. It's not a cheap product at around £2 or a little less. It does last about a month to six weeks though, depending on your level of activity.
Finally, I agree with the aims of Dove's 50+ plus range. It doesn't offer wonderful results throughout its extensive range. There are no miracles. Just a range of products that are designed for mature women who still dare to bare all.

©Lisa Fuller March 2008.

Summary: It's for the mature woman who knows exactly what she wants.