Question 1

is it bad to use a lot of rub on antiperspirant daily?

Accepted Answer

Whatever works...: As long as you're not having excessive irritation or dryness, then use as much as you like to get effective results.

Question 2

how can you take a shower with antiperspirant on?

Accepted Answer

Antiperspirants: What?  This is not the way that antiperspirants are intended to be used. In fact, the way that they say they should be used is after the shower, but that is not the best time of day to use them. The most effective and antiperspirant is used when it is applied to the dry armpit at nighttime and slept with it on.

Question 3

what is the safest antiperspirant out there?

Accepted Answer

Health Tap doctors: are asked not to endorse specific brands or product lines. However would search for one which is unscented and hypoallergenic.

Question 4

safest deoderants and antiperspirants to use?

Accepted Answer

Deodorants: These fragrances blend with sweat and body chemicals, but, usually will not block pores. Antiperspirants are more likely to block pores and cause pimples and boils to develope.

Question 5

should antiperspirant with aluminum be avoided?

Accepted Answer

NO: Alum is an astringent found in many deodorants.

Question 6

at what age can a child start using antiperspirant?

Accepted Answer

Deodorant: Generally around the time of puberty is a good time to introduce an antiperspirant. All the best.

Question 7

are there any good antiperspirants that don't contain aluminum?

Accepted Answer

Great question: I commend you on your awareness and thoughtful avoidance of aluminum exposure.  Granted, the most effective deodorant/antiperspirant combinations contain aluminum.  In most people, a clean diet with regular exercise will naturally decrease the amount of sweating and reduce offensive body odor.  Cornstarch is an option for absorption of excess moisture during the process of changing lifestyle habit

Question 8

what is the best antiperspirant for hyperhidrosis?

Accepted Answer

Antiperspirant: I would start at your local pharmacy that will guide you through the over-the-counter options.

Question 9

when i apply antiperspirant on a certain part of my body (say, face), would i sweat if i were to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Sweat: You may still sweat a little but it should be a lot less if you do. Antiperspirants work to decrease  sweating

Question 10

are there antiperspirants for hand and feet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drysol can be used altho less effective for the. Feet. Do not forget about botox.

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What is the safest antiperspirant out there?

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Safest deoderants and antiperspirants to use?

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Should antiperspirant with aluminum be avoided?

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At what age can a child start using antiperspirant?

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Are there any good antiperspirants that don't contain aluminum?

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What is the best antiperspirant for hyperhidrosis?

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When i apply antiperspirant on a certain part of my body (say, face), would i sweat if i were to exercise?

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Are there antiperspirants for hand and feet?

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