Monday, March 7, 2011

Are antiperspirants and deodorants different products? (video)

In this short video from DermTV, Dr. Neal Schultz explains the differences between antiperspirants and deoderants and how to choose one that is right for you.:

Sweating during exercise is beneficial to the body for elimination, but odor can arise from a chemical reaction between bacteria and the chemicals in your sweat.

Antiperspirant: 
  • Decrease amount of sweat produced
  • Seal or plug some of the sweat glands
  • Stops production of sweat, not odor
  • Antiperspirants are classified as drugs by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Deodorant:
  • Kills bacteria which reduces odor
  • Does not decrease the amount of sweat
  • Deodorants are classified and regulated as cosmetics by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Allison B. Kontur
www.BathBodySupply.com

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