Antiperspirants and deodorants are products most people use every day, but how many are familiar with what ingredients make up the moisture-soaking powders or gels they apply? A typical bar of Right Guard deodorant contains such puzzling constituents as aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly, cyclopentasiloxane, stearyl alcohol, and myristyl myristate.
Human perspiration is actually odorless. It's the bacteria on the skin that causes body odor when it comes in contact with sweat dripping from the pores. Most body odor can be thwarted with over-the-counter deodorants, which bo...
Antiperspirants are one of the most common home hygiene items and a frequent item of concern for consumer advocacy groups. The issue is the active ingredients in these antiperspirants that work to close or clog up pores in the ...
Anti-perspirants are applied to the top layer of skin, also called topical application, in the form of a solid or gel. The anti-perspirant is sold over-the-counter or in prescription strength with a physician's order. They shou...
Sweating is one of the natural ways by which your body is able to maintain a healthy temperature. As your body begins to overheat, the release of sweat covers the skin with moisture. This moisture evaporates, cooling your body....
Deodorants are cosmetic products applied to the body to eliminate or cover up unpleasant odors. Most often, deodorants are used under the arms but they can also be used to control odor from other parts of the body. While deodor...
