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Learn how to use deodorant
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Learn how to use deodorant
Deodorant FAQs
Deodorant is a skin care essential designed to control body odor caused by sweat on your underarms, so you feel fresh and confident all day.
Deodorant neutralizes odor-causing bacteria on the skin with antimicrobial agents, while antiperspirant uses aluminum-based compounds to temporarily block your sweat glands. Both keep you smelling fresh and feeling confident, while antiperspirant also keeps those underarms feeling dry.
If odor is your main concern, pick deodorant. If you want to minimize sweat alongside odor control, we recommend adding an antiperspirant to your skin care routine.
That depends on whether you prefer sprays, sticks or creams. For sprays, hold the can a few inches from your skin and spray evenly. For sticks, glide gently over underarms. And for creams, apply a small, pea-sized amount with your fingers.
The best time to apply deodorant is after showering, when your skin is clean and dry, so your deodorant can fully absorb into your underarms.
Applying deodorant at night or just before bed allows odor-controlling ingredients to get to work while you sleep, giving you and your underarms a headstart for the next day.
Applying it both at night and in the morning offers better odor control. Nighttime application helps ingredients activate, while morning application leaves you feeling fresh and tops up your protection, so you feel confident all day.
We recommend applying deodorant after you apply your lotion or moisturizer. This helps maintain your skin’s moisture barrier, while maximizing your deodorant’s odor-neutralizing powers.
Absolutely. Daily application keeps you feeling fresh and confident, especially if you have an active lifestyle.
