Understanding Antiperspirants - Part 1: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Antiperspirant Basics - Part 1 of 3
What Is An Antiperspirant?
An antiperspirant is a topical product that contains aluminum and is the treatment of choice for excessive sweating. Use of antiperspirants is not limited to the underarms. They can be applied to any skin where sweating occurs. Antiperspirants are a safe, effective, and affordable way to control excessive sweating.
How Do Antiperspirants Work?
Antiperspirants are applied to the skin. When the aluminum combines with moisture in the sweat duct, it forms a plug to block the flow of sweat.
Choosing the Right Antiperspirant
There are 18 different "salts" of aluminum that are recognized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Stay tuned for Part 2 of our "Understanding Antiperspirants" series to learn more about these different salts.
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