What are Deodorants and Antiperspirants ?
Deodorants are substances used to reduce or get rid of body odour. Body odour is caused due to the bacteria living on the skin which reacts to the sweat from our body. Bacteria thrive in warm and humid conditions and the underarm area is one such area hence body odour is such a wide spread concern which gives rise to the need of dedorants.
There is a difference between antiperspirants and dedorants. Deodorants only help with body odour while anti perspirants help reduce or even prevents the amount a persons sweats. Deodorants are classified as a cosmetics while antiperspirants are classified as drugs.
Antiperspirants or Prescription Deodorant Aluminium and its various forms are used to block the sweat glands so that you stop sweating.
Dedorants without Aliminum don’t have the abiliy to stop excessive sweating and can only help get rid of body odour.
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Classification of Deodorants
Deodorants are an everyday use cosmetic. As a result of this huge demand there are many companies and types of deodorants in the market. Classification is done based on factors such as brands, ingredients / toxicity, end use, application to name a few. Depending on your individual preference you can find a deodorant which suits you. We have developed a tool on the left to find you a deodorant which suits your needs. Below is a more detailed explanation on the types of deodorants. |
Application Methods:
Soft Gel / Deodorant Stick:
The most popular is soft solid gel based deodorants. They come in a semi transparent gel which upon application will turn colorless. Its one of the most popular due to safety records when compared to spray or aerosol based deodorants. The application is also more specific to a region mostly 100% your underarms. All deodorant sticks have a dial at the below which pushes more deodorant out.
Roll On:
As the name suggest the application is done by rolling the head of the deodorant on your skin for application. This is main difference between the soft gel and the roll on. Its not as popular as you tend get some hair from your body to the applicator and this makes it difficult to share and use in the long run.
Spray / Aerosol:
Unilever’s axe brand uses this type the most. Its the most convienent way to apply and use a deodorant and its also much easier to share. As axe tragets the male Demographic they use the spray application the most.
Children need to be kept away or educated about huffing and igniting aerosol cans.
Cream / Invisible Solid:
This is the least popular way of application as you will need a spatula or your hands to apply the deodorant. Not many brands have products which use this method.
Ingredients:
Below is a list of some of the most commonly used ingredients found in major deodorant brands.If you are suffering from skin rash or are uncomfortable with your current deodorant then you need to check if you are having a allergic reaction.
1) Talc (non-fibrous).
2) Dimethicone 350.
3) Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly.
4) Cyclopentasiloxane.
5) PPG-14 Butyl ether
Toxicity:
Most of the deodorants in the market have chemicals in them that do the job. The above list of ingredients will educate most on these chemicals. However they are not known to cause any harm to the human body. There has been a lot of talk on that Aliminum can cause cancer in the long run. So if you are concerned on this point make sure the deodorant you are using does not contain Aliminum.
What makes a good deodorant ?
People have different requirements based on their specific needs. Requirements change between men and women their lifestyle and their body type. When you are choosing a deodorant you need to keep the listed points in mind. You can then use the refine tool in this article to find a deodorant which will suit your needs.
1) Sensitivity To Skin
2) Price
3) Application
4) Scent
5) Branding
