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No matter how many favorites we have among beauty products, there is one tool that you can’t do without. It’s a deodorant. We’ll talk about him.
The main functions of deodorants
Imagine, even in the papyri of the III millennium BC, remedies against the smell of sweat were mentioned. These were bags with fragrant herbs, which were fixed under the clothes in the armpits. Since then, the functionality of such products has expanded significantly and is not limited to masking an unpleasant odor.
Modern deodorants successfully fight odor-causing bacteria and regulate excess sweating.
Types of deodorants
Different types of deodorants perform different functions.
Perfumed
Actually deodorants
They contain bactericidal components that destroy microorganisms responsible for an unpleasant odor. Active ingredients:
- triclosan,
- chlorhexidine,
- terpefarnesol,
- glyceryl monolaurate.
Some of them prevent bacteria from multiplying, while others destroy them. Do not affect the process of sweating.
Antiperspirants
They close the excretory ducts of the sweat glands, controlling the process of sweating. In the composition – organic salts of aluminum or zinc.
Deodorants-antiperspirants
Their formulas are based on both bactericidal and sweat-reducing substances.
Powder
These include talcum powder, perfumed powder, and other powder-textured products. Initially, their task is to absorb sweat, so such products are applied to dry skin after a shower. But if talc or powder contains antibacterial substances or aluminum salts, they can be considered a deodorant or antiperspirant. Most modern products combine several functions at once.
How to choose a deodorant for women
First of all, these characteristics are important.
Efficiency
The best indicators are in antiperspirant deodorants. The most modest – in perfumed and powder. True, the first is important to apply correctly: apply after a shower before going to bed and wash off in the morning. During the night (during the least intense sweating), the active substances will penetrate deeper into the sweat ducts, which will increase the effectiveness of the antiperspirant.
Duration of action
In short, the “working day” of perfumed deodorants. The longest (24-48 hours) – in antiperspirant deodorants. Some products are used only once a week.
Ease of use
It is important that the product is easy to apply without getting your hands dirty. Also properties with a plus sign include:
- quick drying;
- lack of stickiness and film feeling after application;
- the absence of white marks on clothes (they will not be if there are no zirconium and aluminum salts in the formula).
Pleasant aroma
It can be very intense or absent altogether. But most deodorants have a gentle, unobtrusive smell.
Security
The safety of the tool is determined by:
- restrictions on the possible amount of bactericidal and sweat-reducing components;
- no dangerous preservatives;
- fragrance quality.
If you are prone to allergic reactions or your armpits are sensitive, choose deodorants from drugstore brands.
Comfort
Nowadays, deodorants are increasingly including substances that soothe the skin:
amino acids;
extracts of aloe, cotton, linden;
allantoin;
avocado oil;
vitamin E.
Marketing research shows that consumer dissatisfaction is more often associated with the aesthetic flaws of the product than the side effects caused by it.
Deodorant Formats
Anti-sweat products come in a variety of formats, each with its own pros and cons.
| Types of funds | The active substances in the composition | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Gel | salts of aluminum, zirconium | efficiency, ease of application | Leaves a sticky feeling. |
| stick | propylene glycol, sometimes ethanol | efficiency, ease of application | Because of the silicone or wax in the base, they leave white marks on clothes. |
| spray | triclosan, chlorhexidine derivatives; there are ordinary (based on alcohol) and dry (based on glycols, fatty acid esters) | ease of application, pleasant aroma | When the alcohol evaporates, it leaves a feeling of coolness, which is not always liked by consumers. |
| roller | aluminum salts, triclosan | easy to use: applied with a rotating ball | Sometimes causes irritation, leaves a feeling of moist skin. |
| cream | aluminum salts, triclosan | most efficient form | Not always convenient to apply. |
| wet wipes (non-woven fabric, available as a sachet or a roll packed in a jar) | deodorizing solution | convenient to use on the road | Short duration. |
| talc and powder | talc, perfumes, sometimes deodorants | give a decorative effect, mattify wet skin | Due to the drying effect, they are not suitable for dry skin. |
Overview of deodorants for women
Deodorant NEO “Delicate bouquet. Dry spray, Garnier
The peony and freesia fragrance combines effectiveness with the soothing action of panthenol. No stinging! The innovative annular diffuser provides a soft and even application. In the composition – the absorbent mineral perlite, aluminum salts, isobutane, coconut extract. Protection for 48 hours.
Deodorant anti-stress, 72 hours of protection against excessive sweating, Vichy
Designed for women with sensitive skin who suffer from excessive sweating. Effectively protects against sweat even in stressful situations. Does not cause allergies.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with other Vichy women’s deodorants on the official website of the brand.
Bocage cream deodorant, Lancôme
A gentle cream with an unobtrusive aroma provides reliable protection, suitable even for sensitive skin, including after epilation. Leaves no marks on clothes.