Deodorant - our savior on sweaty days or when you don't have time to shower. Deodorant is not the first thing we think of when it comes to skincare. Yet it is a product that you probably use just as often as a day or night cream. Where you probably carefully choose your day cream based on your skin, you can best do the same with a deodorant. Adeodorant can irritate your skin quite a bit, especially if you have sensitive skin or just after shaving. You have suffered from irritated armpits or excessive sweating. Many deodorants contain ingredients such as parabens, aluminum and alcohol - ingredients that your skin says: rather not! But there are plenty of deodorants that are okay for the skin and that actually reduce sweating.
How important is a good deodorant?
First of all: you use deodorant daily or even multiple times a day. For this reason alone, it is worth choosing a deodorant that is hardly or not at all harmful to your skin. Investing in the right deodorant can be important for two different reasons:
- If you suffer from excessive perspiration (sweating) then a good deodorant can really make a difference and be the solution to your 'problem'.
- Many deodorants contain harmful ingredients, such as aluminum salts. Harmful substances can not only irritate your skin and clog your sweat glands, but also disrupt the temperature regulation in your body.
Which deodorant is suitable for sensitive skin?
For sensitive skin it is important (as with any other skincare product) to avoid harmful and drying ingredients. It is best to choose a natural deodorant that is free of parabens, aluminum salts, alcohol and perfume. It also works well if you choose a deodorant that is enriched with caring ingredients.TheDeodorants from Attitudeare great for sensitive skin!
How does deodorant work?
Some deodorants only have a pleasant scent to cover up the smell of sweat. And this works fine for some, provided you don't suffer much from sweat smell of course. Many deodorants actually have a sweat-reducing function. Due to ingredients that absorb moisture, bacteria don't get the chance to multiply. The armpit is simply too dry for that. Sweat itself has no smell, it only gets smelly when bacteria get involved.
What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
In the Netherlands, everything is generally called 'deodorant'. But there is a difference between an antiperspirant and a deodorant. Simply put, the difference is that deodorant does not prevent sweating itself, but the bacteria that cause the odor, and the pleasant scent masks unpleasant odors. And antiperspirant contains ingredients that prevent the actual production of sweat. So antiperspirant is perfect if you suffer from excessive sweating. But a deodorant also works super well!
Which deodorant can I use for excessive sweating?
If you suffer from excessive sweating, it is best to go for an antiperspirant. An antiperspirant blocks the production of sweat. However, in the Netherlands almost everything is simply called 'deodorant', while it does have an antiperspirant function. So pay close attention to the description and packaging.
How do I recognize sensitive skin under my armpits?
Maybe you’ve noticed that your armpits are irritated, or maybe you only experience it after shaving. Wondering if your armpit skin is sensitive and if you should really look into a different deodorant? We have a checklist below:
- Redness
- Drought
- flakes
- Itchy feeling
- Burning sensation
- Bumps
Which ingredients are harmful for underarms?
Many deodorants contain harmful ingredients. To make it clear, we have listed the most common, harmful ingredients for you:
- Parabens: also listed as:methyl, ethyl, propyl and butylparabens.
- Aluminum: Many deodorants contain aluminum salts, which provide the antiperspirant effect and absorb moisture. The biggest disadvantage of aluminum is that your skin absorbs it so well that the ingredient also enters the bloodstream. And that has worrying consequences for the body.
- Propylene glycol
- Propellant (in spray deodorant)
- Alcohol
- Perfume (this does not mean that it cannot have a scent, perfume can also be natural, as long as this is stated! In most cases they describe the individual ingredient & not a general umbrella name such as perfume)
- Triclosan
Are there also natural deodorants?
Yes, there are plenty of natural/vegan deodorants. We think natural products are very important. Below you will find a few natural faves!
Attitude Super Leaves Natural Deodorant Lemon- This is a deodorant in stick form and is known for its purifying properties. This deodorant from Attitude is 100% natural and also vegan & cruelty free. There are also a number of caring ingredients in the ingredients formula. Such as lemon leaf extract,aroma of Earl Grey Tea and fresh cucumber. All types of deodorants from Attitude are 100% sustainable, vegan and cruelty-free!
Attitude Chamomile Baking Soda Free Deodorant - is a 100% natural deodorant based on Magnesium hydroxide. This Baking Soda free deodorant line from Attitude is developed for the very sensitive skin. With intensely caring ingredients such as coconut oil, Shea Butter and Chamomile your armpits are protected and softened.
Where can I ask my question about deodorant?
Do you have any questions or doubts about purchasing a deodorant? Or is it still not entirely clear which deodorant suits you? Feel free to contact the Haarspullen team. You can reach us by phone on workdays or send an email to[email protected]. We will do our best to answer your email within 24 hours.
