How to Use Antiperspirants

Antiperspirants are used to stop and slow down sweating. This can be very helpful to individuals who perspire more than normal. The antiperspirants work by closing the sweat ducts so that the sweat cannot come out. Antiperspirants come in a spray can, stick or roll-on bottle. Once you purchase an antiperspirant, it is important that you use it correctly to receive the most benefits from it.

Things You'll Need

• Antiperspirant

Instructions

1. Wash your underarms and dry them completely. This should be done right before bed. It may be easier to shower at night instead of just washing your underarms.

2. Remove the cap from the antiperspirant and wipe on your underarms. Move the stick, bottle or spray from top to bottom and back up to the top again. Your underarms will now be coated with the antiperspirant.

3. Go to sleep. While you sleep, the antiperspirant will block the sweat ducts. This is harder for your body to do during the day, when you are active.

4. Wash the antiperspirant off your armpits in the morning. If you don't want to jump in the shower, you can use some baby wipes to get your underarms clean.

5. Repeat for one week and then slow down to every other day. Eventually, you will only need to use the antiperspirant once a week.

Tips & Warnings

• You may use the antiperspirant on other parts of your body that sweat (such as your feet) but not on your nose, eyes or genitals.

• Antiperspirants can irritate the skin of individuals who have sensitive skin. You may want to test a small area before you use the antiperspirant full force.

References

• Antiperspirants