How to use antiperspirant deodorant the right way?

Nowadays, the use of deodorant antiperspirant has become indispensable for most people, who use the product linked to personal hygiene. After all, no one wants to go out there with you, right?

Furthermore, the market offers several versions of the product, such as spray, roll on and cream. But because it’s such a common part of our lives, many people haven’t even asked themselves if there is a right way to use antiperspirant. As obvious as it may seem, simply raising your arms and pressing the spray or applying the roll on to your armpits, there is a right way to use the product, which increases its duration and enhances its effect.

Furthermore, with so many options it is important to see what best suits your needs. Next, we will learn how to use antiperspirant deodorant the right way and how to choose the best one for you:

How to use antiperspirant deodorant the right way?

Of course, there are several ways people use antiperspirant underarms. However, most of the time they do it wrong. This means that the product does not work as expected and the person becomes dissatisfied due to the odor, even when using the deodorant that should prevent this.

Therefore, before anything else, regardless of the type of antiperspirant deodorant, there are some tips for using it correctly. Firstly, it is essential to apply antiperspirant after showering, with clean, dry skin. After that, there is no need to exaggerate the quantity, because it is not the quantity that determines its effectiveness.

Furthermore, it is also recommended to use the product at night, when the antiperspirant can more easily penetrate the skin. And after applying the product, wait a while for it to dry before putting on your clothes. In addition to these tips, each type of antiperspirant has its own method of application, as we will see below:

Spray / aerosol

In the case of spray-type antiperspirant deodorant, the famous aerosol, the method of use is as follows:

1. First, shake the packaging very well.
2. Then, make a brief application on the armpits. However, keeping a distance of at least 15 centimeters from the skin.
3. Be careful not to overdo it, a maximum of 2 seconds of application on each armpit is enough. Furthermore, to avoid inhaling the product, apply it in a ventilated place.

Roll-on

Roll-on antiperspirant is even easier, but may be less practical as it takes longer to dry:

1. Remove the product cap and apply directly to the armpits using gentle circular movements up and down.
2. Again, you don’t need to use so much that it smears all over your skin, just enough to rub on your armpits.
3. After that, wait a little, like 1 minute for the product to dry and only then put on your clothes.

Creme

Finally, we have cream antiperspirants that are also easy to apply, in addition to generally offering prolonged protection against bad odors:

1. With your armpits dry, place a small amount of cream on your finger.
2. And go over the entire armpit area, spreading it well.
3. As it is not humid like roll on for example, it will dry faster and then just put on the clothes.

How to choose the best type of antiperspirant?

For most people, the choice of antiperspirant depends on factors such as price and smell, and often leaves aside the benefits and active ingredients present in its formula. But the ideal is to do some research on the main types of antiperspirants on the market, evaluating some points such as:

• A good antiperspirant needs to have antibacterial action, as sweat is not what causes bad odor, in fact the bad smell is the result of bacteria present on the skin.
• Another important point is sweat absorption, which together with the antibacterial action, the product needs to have a good mechanism to absorb sweat during the day.
• Finally, it is important to choose an antiperspirant free of parabens and alcohol, which are active ingredients that increase the risk of skin irritation and blemishes.

Specific characteristics of each type of deodorant

• Spray/aerosol: this type of product tends to be more refreshing and with a more pleasant smell, on the other hand, it has a less lasting effect and a high concentration of alcohol, which can cause skin irritation.
• Roll on: The roll on or stick has a longer lasting effect, is less aggressive, but should not be shared with anyone, as it has direct contact with the skin.
• Creme: Finally, cream deodorants are great options, due to their prolonged effect and high hydration power for underarm skin, preventing stains in the region.

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Sources: Men’s Market Blog Rexona Fiorucci Mercantil Panvel Penteadeira DermaClub