You probably think that you maintain good hygiene, especially when it comes to something as simple as applying deodorant. But if your armpits still smell or itch, you're doing something wrong. Try to avoid some common mistakes, says doctor Mark Malek, a plastic surgeon from Arizona, as reported by net.hr.
You are using the wrong product
Deodorant and antiperspirant are two different products. If you are only concerned about the smell, use deodorant. Antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride, an ingredient that blocks sweat glands. If you sweat a lot, use an antiperspirant, advises Dr. Malek.
You are applying it at the wrong time
Deodorant can be applied at any time during the day, but the evening is the time for antiperspirants. It is the time of day when we usually sweat less. It's not a rule, but the antiperspirant will bond better to the skin before the amount of sweat increases the next day.
You're not putting it on enough
Sometimes it's not enough to put just a little bit of something. To avoid an unwanted wet spot under your armpits, for example in the middle of an important meeting, be generous and apply a generous amount of antiperspirant to the entire underarm area to make sure you cover all the sweat glands.
Use a product with a strong smell
Do you feel that your armpits are irritating, a bit burning or itchy? Women who have eczema or sensitive skin should avoid deodorants with heavy scents because they irritate the skin. Before you start applying them under your arm, try them on the skin of the base of your palm where you apply perfume, or use unscented ones.
You've been using the same product since high school
If you're applying them properly and you still feel sweaty, it might be time for a different product. Maybe the sweat glands got used to it. The body can develop a resistance to antiperspirants, and if you don't stop sweating, you'll develop wet patches under your armpits. And that's how the microorganisms that contribute to the unpleasant smell grow.
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