What To Look For
Clinical-strength deodorants offer several special features. If you swim, want to apply the product at night before your morning shower or want to apply a strong brand every few days, choose a waterproof deodorant to keep it from washing away in the shower or pool. If you have sensitive skin, opt for a hypoallergenic or a fragrance-free version of the product.
Common Pitfalls
Deodorant does not always equal antiperspirant. Confirm that the product contains a form of aluminum as its active ingredient, which will plug sweat ducts and help keep you dry. Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly works best because it is what is used in prescription strength antiperspirants. A 20 percent aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly content is the strongest that you can buy over the counter.
Where To Buy
Clinical-strength deodorants can be found in store that sell health and beauty items. They are carried by Wal-Mart and Target, as well as by pharmacies like CVS and Walgreen's. They are also carried by online vendors like Amazon and DrugStore.com.
Cost
As of 2010, clinical strength deodorants range in price from $7 to $10 for 1.6 and 1.7 oz. sticks and $10 to $12 for value sizes bigger than 2 oz. The difference in price is based on where the product was bought. Prices at superstores like Wal-Mart and Target carried the 1.6 and 1.7 oz. products for $7 to $8, while pharmacies, like CVS and Walgreen's, carried the same product for $9 to $10.
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