It is a product used every day, assiduously, but to which hardly anyone pays attention. The deodorant , in fact, is often chosen on supermarket shelves based on the packaging or perfume and, only in specific cases, in the pharmacy. In reality it should be considered as a real cosmetic treatment , like a face cream. Not everyone, in fact, has the same skin or the same type of sweat. Deodorant or antiperspirant
First of all it is good to clarify that the bad smell produced by the armpits is not caused by sweating , which in itself is odorless. The real problem is the bacteriawhich form in an often humid area, especially in summer. The fundamental point, therefore, is to cleanse them correctly every day , even several times a day. The fact remains, however, that it is not always possible to do this for several hours and therefore a good deodorant must guarantee a feeling of freshness and clean for a long time .
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A mistake that is often made is to buy products that stop sweating , the so -called anti-perspirants . Perspiration , however, is an essential function for the body because it serves to rebalance the body temperatureand eliminate toxins. In the long run, these products clog sweat glands and pores and may cause swollen lymph nodes , irritation, redness and itching. They should therefore be avoided or relegated to sporadic use , perhaps during an occasion when it is necessary not to sweat or do it as little as possible.
The function of the deodorant, on the other hand , is not to make you sweat, but to reduce bacterial proliferation and counteract bad odor . To do this, however, it is thought that highly scented deodorants are ideal, when in reality they could make the situation worse.. In fact, they often have a very alcoholic base and, in addition to large quantities of perfume, they do not have active substances that are able to counteract their formation. Better to choose products with neutral PH and non aggressive, well balanced formulations.
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Among the most performing substances are aluminum salts , which have an anti-perspiration effect but which used in small quantities do not cause problems . As far as their safety is concerned, dermatologists have no doubts about it and it would seem that any risk of breast cancer due to this component is avoided. Other active effective incounteract bacteria and bad smells , then, and bicarbonate , but do not use it directly pure on the armpits, as it could have a too aggressive and abrasive action and stain your clothes. Which type of deodorant to choose
There are many types of deodorants and it is not always easy to choose which one to use. The most common are spray deodorants , which have the advantage of being dispensed and therefore spread over a large area . However, there is a tendency to apply it in large quantities, because it seems to have not been used and they end up finishing quickly. Often, then, they are very fragrant and you have to be careful with the ingredientsbecause they may not be particularly effective.
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have the advantage of being applied in a more localized way and last much longer, without the need to repurchase them all the time. Depending on the sensitivity of the skin and the ingredients, however, they could cause irritation and clog the pores of the skin too much, thus worsening the bad smell. But they help from the point of view of perspiration , so you tend to sweat a little less.
Cream deodorants , apart from natural ones, are often indicated for those suffering from hyperhidrosis. Almost always, however, they are real anti-perspirants and therefore inhibit the production of sweat, therefore they should not be used by those who do not have problems of excessive sweating.
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More and more people are choosing natural deodorants , with a list of ingredients that are more attentive to the environment and without chemical derivatives . They can be a great choice, but beware of some substances that could still be irritating and beware of DIY. There are different types, starting from those in cream , suitable for dry and sensitive skin, because in addition to counteracting bad odors, they contain nourishing and moisturizing ingredients. The solid ones are also easy to find , the most environmentally friendly choice because they are without packaging , to be passed under the freshly cleansed armpits. More particular are the powder deodorants : a small amount is applied to the hands and then passed under the armpits. Finally, there are also the classic spray deodorants that may contain alcohol and be more aggressive, so check the list of ingredients.
