A deodorant (synonym: deodorant, Latin “entriecher”), also called deodorant for short, is a personal care product that is applied mainly in the armpits to combat unpleasant body odor.
In addition to antibacterial active ingredients, deodorants also contain perfume oils in low concentrations. This is intended to slow the growth of bacteria in the armpits and their odor-intensive decomposition. Other ingredients include:
- Odor absorbers (odor-forming substances are held).
- Enzyme inhibitors (activity of enzymes involved in odor formation is controlled).
- Antioxidants (control of oxidation processes relevant to odor formation).
The various deodorant products are based on different preparation bases: sprays (aerosols), rollers and sticks.
An antiperspirant (sweat inhibitors; synonyms: antiperspirants; antiperspirants;) is added to temporarily reduce the sweat secretion antibacterial agents (aluminum chlorohydrate (ACH), aluminum zirconium tetrachloro glycine complex (ZAG)).If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, ie unphysiological strong sweating, then see the disease hyperhidrosis / drug therapy. Please note: Deodorants or antiperspirants containing aluminum should not be used on damaged skin or after shaving the underarm hair.
In general, deodorants and antiperspirants should only be applied to clean skin – because while they can slow the development of odor, they cannot “mask” an odor that is already present.Note: If you have sensitive skin that is sensitive to deodorants, you should use an antiperspirant.
