Myths and facts about antiperspirants

Both underarm skin like the rest of the skin on our body it needs to be cared for. Therefore, in the market we can find several antiperspirants and deodorants that do the same. It would be very good if you know the difference between these two products to know which one will take better care of your armpit skin.

Sweating is normal and should occur as it is the body's way of eliminating excess heat within the body.

El antiperspirant Its main function is to cover pores, thus preventing sweating. The antiperspirant is not recommended to put it all over the body, since sweating is a mechanism of the body to remove excess heat from the body, if we cover the pores of the whole body, then sweating will not be able to come out and that is not good.

On the other hand, the function of Deodorant It is to perfume the body, without covering pores, so it is allowed to put it on other parts of the body other than the armpits.

The antiperspirants they prevent the growth of bacteria for quite some time. In the deodorants the antibacterial effect is less and much less durable.

In antiperspirants the main composition is aluminum hydrochloride (aluminum salts), an astringent that reduces the production of sweat in the applied area. There are several sites on the Internet that claim that antiperspirants containing aluminum hydrochloride are harmful to health, even that some can cause Alzheimer's or breast cancer, but recent studies have confirmed that there is no relationship in this regard.

Myths and truths:

How good is it to use a daily deodorant?
It is very good and you should use a product that prevents sweating, because it is something that occurs in humans every day.

Do deodorants irritate the skin?
Some that do not have suitable vehicles or components that help your skin, if they can cause irritation.

At what age can I start using deodorants?
We generally recommend using them from puberty because it is the age when the same development there is more sweat and it may not be pleasant to smell.

What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
Antiperspirants block the release of sweat and deodorants mask the odor, generally what we can find on the market is a combination of these two elements to be more effective.

How does a good deodorant have to be?
A good product must have two parts, that is effective and prevents you from sweating, and that it does not irritate your skin or stain your clothes, it has to give you security and that it eliminates or controls the amount of sweat.

How can I choose a deodorant?
It must have a highly effective ingredient to prevent sweating and in the market you can look for one that has deodorant and antiperspirant but without alcohol so that it does not irritate the skin or stain clothes.

What if I stop using deodorant, do I smell bad?
Two things can happen, that the amount of sweat is very abundant and if you do not use the deodorant the smell is enough. Currently it is recommended to use products that are effective for 48 hours.

Who is recommended to use antiperspirant and why?
It is recommended to all those who sweat either from the natural form of sweat or from some activity or live in a warm place. Many of the patients are embarrassed either by the stain on their clothing or by the smell.

Is using a spray deodorant the same as a stick deodorant?
No, this is something important. The ideal is to use the roll-on because it is a ball that sticks to your skin and you apply it evenly, while the sprays have alcohol that irritate your skin. The downside of stick deodorants is that you can get lumps that look and don't look good.

Is sweat the main reason to use antiperspirant or for general hygiene?
Both are important. Sweat can be conducive to infections such as the areas of the feet and the palms of the hands.

Are men's deodorants the same as women's?
Yes, in general they are the same. Sometimes there can be a difference in men's fragrance.

I've used deodorant since I was a child, but why doesn't my dad use it and it doesn't smell bad?
Because many times it depends on the genetic part and there are people who hardly sweat or their sweat does not smell bad. In adolescence, sweat can smell stronger and more concentrated and in the elderly, sweat no longer smells due to low hormonal activity.

If I exercise a lot and sweat a lot, what do you recommend I use?
It is recommended that if you have a sweating problem you use an effective antiperspirant.

Why don't some deodorants keep their scent 24 hours a day?
Its ingredients may not be highly effective. A good product is tested on many people and if you are not satisfied, change it for another.

Is a good diet a factor to sweat less or has nothing to do with it?
No, food has no action on sweat or odor. If it is true that there are foods that can smell from sweat such as alcohol, garlic and highly seasoned food.

Why do we sweat?
We sweat because it is a natural phenomenon, we all have sweat glands and it is a mechanism of the body to control temperature and some say that it is a kidney at temperature, but it is not true because when we sweat we cool the blood in our body and lower body temperature and It is completely natural and when we sweat excessively it is when there are quality of life problems in people.

Can excessive sweating be a dermatological problem?
Yes, it is indeed a problem and it is called hyperhidrosis.

Why do deodorants stain clothes?
Because in its ingredients they may have some fragrances that stain light clothes and there are some problems in the armpit that produce a red or yellow color but they are merely problems to be dealt with by a dermatologist.

Is it true that the alcohol in deodorants clogs the pores of your skin?
What alcohol does is a vehicle for the active to pass to the skin and seeks to have the least amount of alcohol so that those who are sensitive do not harm them and avoid ethyl alcohol because this can or can irritate them.