Antiperspirants and deodorants: there is no smell of sweat!

In the summer heat, sweating is especially amplified. The mechanism of sweating is the main mechanism of thermoregulation of the human body, but unaesthetic wet spots on clothes and a feeling of discomfort pushed the person to the idea that sweating is not necessary. So in our life appeared antiperspirants and deodorants.

Antiperspirants should be distinguished from deodorants. The latter only mask the smell of sweat due to strong aromatic substances and substances that suppress the reproduction of bacteria, which are the cause of the appearance of an unpleasant smell. The sweat itself does not have a smell.

Antiperspirants prevent sweating in place of application, and therefore interferethe appearance of a smell of sweat. Based antiperspirants on organic salts of aluminum or zinc, under the influence of which the excretory ducts of the sweat glands decrease. hence, sweating is reduced.

Currently, the most common mixed funds - antiperspirant deodorants, possessing the main advantages of both means.

Antiperspirants, like deodorants are produced inthe form of sprays, in liquid (ball) and solid form. You can choose them at your discretion, depending on taste preferences and skin type. So, for sensitive skin it is better not to use sprays - they contain a lot of alcohol, which can irritate sensitive skin. In addition, in sprays, there are significantly fewer preservatives compared to other forms of antiperspirant and deodorant, since the packaging is hermetically sealed and its contents are less exposed to external influences.

In relation to antiperspirants, many myths have already developed. One of the most enduring people is threatened,using antiperspirants, Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer. However, there are no scientific claims on this myth. Another stable myth is the myth of the rules for using antiperspirants.

Commercials with beautiful girls andcharming men unanimously repeat: antiperspirants should be applied immediately after showering. In fact, antiperspirant is best applied at night and only on dry skin.

The fact is that the sweat glands in the armpits are special. They are mixed ecrino-apocrine and at night do not function. That is why it is necessary to apply antiperspirant late in the evening, before going to bed - it most effectively prevents the release of sweat. If desired, antiperspirant can be applied again in the morning.

When applying antiperspirant after showering, it falls on still wet armpits and is almost completely washed off with water. In addition, with this method of application, the appearance of stains on clothing is inevitable.

If you apply antiperspirant for the night notit turned out, you can use a special espresso method. After taking a morning shower, you should carefully dry your armpits with a towel and then a hairdryer (at room temperature). Then on completely dry armpits it is possible to put antiperspirant.

You should remember the rules of hygiene when using antiperspirants. The application of antiperspirant does not negate hygienic procedures! It is also desirable to remove hair growing in the armpits, - settling on them, the sweat decomposes and gives off an unpleasant smell.

Antiperspirants can be used only in small areas of the body, not more often than once a day. So, if you apply antiperspirant to the area of the armpits, then in general it will reduce the sweating of the body by only 0.6%, so it will not cause any harm for natural thermoregulation. but Before visiting a steam room, playing sports or heavy physical exertion with antiperspirants, it is better not to use.

With increased sweating - hyperhidrosis - conventional antiperspirants do not help. Therefore, people who suffer from hyperhidrosis, experts recommend using aluminochloride antiperspirants. Apply these funds strictly in accordance with the instructions.