How to Know the Difference Between Deodorant and Antiperspirant
To maintain healthy skin, stay dry and avoid irritations, it is important to know the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant products. There are many kinds of deodorants and antiperspirants on the market, but before making choices between brands and scents, knowing the fundamentals of each is the first key step. Does this Spark an idea?
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Learning About Deodorant
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Deodorant is used to mask odor or eliminate the bacteria that causes odor. It does not in any way combat sweat, but instead works to eliminate the odiferous side effects of sweat.
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Deodorant can be used on many areas of the body, not just underarms. Although underarm deodorant is the most widely used anti-odor product, deodorant is also useful on any area of the body that can produce an unwanted smell.
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Deodorant is available as a mineral, a gel, a powder, a cream and a spray. While powder deodorant may work best on your feet, a cream or spray may work best under your arms.
Learning About Antiperspirant
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Antiperspirants are considered a subset of deodorants, but this is a misunderstanding of the products. While deodorants retard smell, antiperspirants retard sweat.
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A main component of antiperspirants is an aluminum-based compound which effectively helps diminish the production of sweat.
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An antiperspirant enters your body through a sweat duct and forms a temporary plug to disallow the release of sweat. Think of it like a cork blocking the opening on a wine bottle.
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Like deodorant, antiperspirant comes in a variety of materials, including gel, powder, cream and spray forms.
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Unlike deodorant, antiperspirant is used mainly on the underarm areas of the body, and far less commonly on other body parts.
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Tips & Warnings
If you sweat profusely, choose an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant, or look for a deodorant that also contains antiperspirant.
When exercising, allow your body to sweat naturally, unimpeded by antiperspirant.
Not all sweat is bad sweat-it is important to let your body breathe, to ensure that toxins can be released through the process of sweating.
Avoid wearing tight and synthetic clothing, which can trap odors and sweat and lead to painful irritations and rashes.
