A lot of uncertainty surrounds the effects that topical ingredients in skin care products, like deodorant, can have on your body and health. As your body’s largest organ, the skin does, in fact, absorb many of the ingredients you apply externally, and in some cases, these ingredients can have a positive or negative health impact. […]
What’s often taken for granted, rarely spoken about, but used daily by more than 300 million Americans? Deodorant. In fact, the United States uses more deodorant than any other country. With so many brands and application types — like sticks, sprays, wipes, creams and roll-ons — finding the best deodorant and antiperspirant can sometimes feel […]
Finding the best natural deodorant or antiperspirant that doesn’t leave you feeling smelly or sweaty can be a challenge, especially when aluminum is stricken from the ingredient list. Dr. Monika Kaniszewska, a board-certified dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology in Illinois, says, “There’s a difference between deodorants and antiperspirants. Deodorants mask the odor, while antiperspirants prevent you […]
We’ve all stood in front of that daunting wall of deodorants in the drugstore or grocery store and thought, “Is it really necessary for one brand to have 10 variations of deodorant?” Then you start reading the labels and realize that some are deodorants, others are antiperspirants and still others are a combination. Add in […]
I don’t know about you, but I’ve often found myself overwhelmed by the endless varieties of deodorants and antiperspirants — and combos — at my local drugstore. I stand there thinking, How am I supposed to figure out the best one for me? I recently found some help, though: After talking with Yahoo Life’s expert […]