Antiperspirant: purpose and application.

Antiperspirant became part of a permanent set of cosmetics for skin care. However, often its purpose is replaced by the function of deodorant. But there are significant differences between them, based on the mechanism of action on the skin and the process of sweating.

The deodorant is designed to eliminate and replace the unpleasant odor that bacteria cause. Its use is not regulated. Antiperspirant is created for other purposes. Its function is the blocking and narrowing of sweating channels. It usually consists of aluminum or zinc compounds, which allows to clog the skin and stop sweating.

Given that the human skin has the most important selection function, it is worth remembering that the permanent blockage of the sweat ducts can adversely affect health. Therefore, antiperspirant is recommended for use only a few times a week. It is possible to join only those situations when there is a serious event or public appearance. Regular use is necessary for people with hyperhidrosis - increased sweating.

Apply antiperspirant only in the armpits to dry and clean skin. First it is necessary to wash off the previous layer.

During heavy physical and sports loads, there is a profuse sweating. This is a good process, necessary for the body. The use of antiperspirants at this time is contraindicated, since there may be edema or a violation of the body's heat balance.

When exposure to sunlight on skin areas covered with antiperspirant, there may be pigmentation spots, so applying it on the beach is not recommended.

In the market of cosmetics, antiperspirants are presented in the form of cream, spray, gel, liquid, crystal, talc. They are produced on an aqueous or alcohol basis. It is produced as an antiperspirant without a smell, and with cosmetic additives. Of course, the differences in the composition of cosmetic products allow them to produce different effects on the skin. The choice of antiperspirant should be individual.

Alcoholic antiperspirants dry and irritate the skin with regular use is much stronger. Antiperspirants may include antibacterial additives - triclosan, chlorhexidine. Despite the fact that they enhance the antiperspirant effect, a healthy microflora of the axillary areas is thereby broken. The composition of antiperspirants includes preservatives. The higher the shelf-life, the more preservatives, respectively.

Currently, antiperspirants are produced with natural substances (for example, oak bark, tea tree oil), which also soothe the skin and restrain the process of sweating. There are medicinal preparations: drops, balloons, aerosols. They are recommended only in cases of very severe sweating. Gels are recommended by specialists as the best kind of antiperspirant. They combine their direct purpose with cosmetic effect (do not leave traces on clothes).

The popular brands of antiperspirants represented on the Russian market are just a little more than a dozen. Some studies and consumer surveys have shown that women often use antiperspirants REXONA, SECRET, ORIFLAME, LADY SPEED STICK. These cosmetics are more suitable for Russians in terms of the "price" criterion. However, if you focus on the criteria for "quality", then VICHY, PERFORMANCE ADIDAS, FLORENA, LADY SPEED STICK come first.

What is the attractive Vichy antiperspirant (Vichy) from the French manufacturer? Most consumer reviews are more enthusiastic than critical. They note the cost-effectiveness of this cosmetic product, quality and safety.