What did Edna Murphey invent?

liquid antiperspirant
Murphey, a Cincinnati physician, developed the liquid antiperspirant in 1909 to help a surgeon whose sweaty hands were a hazard on the operating table. His daughter Edna found it was also effective on underarms. She borrowed $150 from her grandfather and started the Odorono Co. (Odor!

What cosmetic company bought Odorono?

Timeline

1960	Northam Warren bought by Chesebrough-Pond’s.
1987	Chesebrough-Pond’s acquired by Unilever.
2003	Omega & Delta acquire the Odorono trademark for USA, Mexico and the Caribbean from Unilever.
2006	Omega & Delta acquire the Odorono trademark for Central America, South America and Europe from Unilever.

What did they use for deodorant in the 1800s?

Deodorant was introduced in the late 1800s. It was a waxy cream that came in a metal tin and used zinc oxide to fight odor. Back then, deodorant was a fairly novel idea, as most women simply used perfume to smell fresh.

Is Odorono real?

Although the song is a fake commercial, a real deodorant product named Odorono once existed. The Who recorded “Odorono” on 11 October 1967 at IBC Studios.

What is Tussy deodorant?

Tussy Deodorant Cream glides on smooth and dry skin and is specially formulated to give you gentle, effective, and long lasting protection against wetness and odor.

What was the first deodorant?

Mum
In the 1910s deodorants and antiperspirants were relatively new inventions. The first deodorant, which kills odor-producing bacteria, was called Mum and had been trademarked in 1888, while the first antiperspirant, which thwarts both sweat-production and bacterial growth, was called Everdry and launched in 1903.

What is Odo ro no made of?

As in most antiperspirants of the time, the active ingredient of Odorono was aluminum chloride. As such, the solution irritated underarms and in 1913 the American Medical Association (AMA) determined it was likely to clog the pores in the underarm.

Who invented deodorant?

The first commercial deodorant, Mum, was introduced and patented in the late nineteenth century by an inventor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Edna Murphey. The product was briefly withdrawn from the market in the US. The modern formulation of the antiperspirant was patented by Jules Montenier on January 28, 1941.

When did Old Spice come out?

1937
Old Spice’s first product, introduced in 1937, was actually a fragrance for women. In the 24 years since P&G bought the brand from Shulton, Old Spice grew from a regional label with $100 million in annual sales to a global product with $500 million, according to Chief Financial Officer Jon Moeller.

Do they still sell Tussy deodorant?

Tussy! Sadly, it’s no longer available in the stores, so I was glad to be able to find it here.

Does Walmart sell Tussy deodorant?

Tussy Deodorant Cream, Original – 1.7 Oz (6 Pack) – Walmart.com.

Where is Odo Odorono located?

Odorono offices moved to 191 Hudson Street, New York. New Products: Odo-ro-no No 3. New Products: Instant Odo-ro-no; and Odo-ro-no Cream Depilatory. Odo-ro-no Cream Depilatory reformulated.

Who owns the Odorono trademark?

Omega & Delta acquire the Odorono trademark for USA, Mexico and the Caribbean from Unilever. Omega & Delta acquire the Odorono trademark for Central America, South America and Europe from Unilever. Applegate, E. (1994).

Does Odor-o-no work?

When “Odor-o-no” is placed on the skin, the perspiration decomposes it into aluminum hydroxid and hypochloric (muriatic acid). The acid of course will attack the skin, while the aluminum hydroxid (or oxid) is apt to clog the pores. The preparation is both fraudulent and dangerous. (The propaganda for reform, 1914, p. 54)

When did Odorono deodorant come out?

Odorono also introduced two deodorants during the 1920s: Creme Odo-ro-no in 1922, followed by Odorono Powder Deodorant in 1928. Neither product appears to have contained an antiperspirant.