Antiperspirants and deodorants are products that most people use every day without even thinking about it.. But it turns out we were probably applying them wrong all along. , experts have revealed that there is actually a right time to apply them.
- Many people apply antiperspirant incorrectly.
- The right time to apply it is in the evening before going to bed.
- Experts recommend applying only a thin layer.
- Trimming the hairs may improve effectiveness.
Although many of us confuse the terms antiperspirant and deodorant, they are two different things. “Unlike deodorants antiperspirants contain aluminum-based compounds that temporarily block sweat glands. This reduces the amount of sweat that reaches the skin. On the other hand, deodorants can help remove odor, but not sweat,” explained the non-profit International Hyperhidrosis Society. Most products sold today can fight both sweat and odor at the same time.
But experts warned that many people use them incorrectly. Although many of them believe that the right time to apply antiperspirant is in the morning, you should actually apply it in the evening, right before bed. “Sweat production is lowest at night. This gives the active ingredients time to get into the pores and block perspiration. Plus, you’ll avoid ruining your clothes,” the team revealed.
You should also pay attention to the amount of product you use. In fact, you only need a thin layer, even with heavy sweating. “One stroke up and one down, that’s it. A larger amount can end up on your clothes,” suggested the experts.
You don’t need a lot of antiperspirant. (illustrative photo)
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If excessive sweating is embarrassing you, there is another method that can help. In addition to the evening application of antiperspirant, you can trim the hairs in your armpits so that the preparation reaches the skin. “You also reduce the surface area on which sweat can react with bacteria,” stated the International Hyperhidrosis Society.
