When you’re standing in the personal hygiene aisle at your local drugstore, it can be overwhelming trying to decide on the right deodorant for you. With so many scents, claims, designs, and options, it can be difficult to choose a stick, spray, or roll-on that works for you and meets your needs. In this blog, we’ll discuss the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant and how to choose the right one for you. If you’re searching for an all-natural, organic, and chemical-free deodorant, then Green Tidings is for you! Made of only the finest ingredients and never tested on animals, our deodorant is the perfect choice for the individual who wants to live a more green and sustainable life, while cutting out unnecessary and harmful chemicals. Check out our deodorants today and take the first step to taking the best care of your body, both inside and out. Shop now!
What is Deodorant?
Deodorant is a stick or roll-on heat and moisture-activated odor controller that is designed to kill the bacteria responsible for causing body odor. Deodorants don’t hinder the sweating process, and usually contain some form of fragrance to stop and/or mask odors. Sweat actually has no odor: it’s bacteria that causes the bad smell. The ingredients in deodorant contain substances that neutralize the bacteria so that the reaction of sweat and the bacteria doesn’t raise a stink. Some popular odor-neutralizing ingredients in natural deodorants are baking soda, mineral salts, arrowroot powder, and cornstarch. When you apply deodorant, you still sweat because there is no form of antiperspirant in it. Some people who are used to using antiperspirants find this frustrating, but those who stop using an antiperspirant eventually find that they sweat less because their sweat glands regulate themselves.
What is Antiperspirant?
The word “antiperspirant” seems synonymous with deodorant, but it is completely different. An antiperspirant stops the portion of the body it is applied to from sweating. This sweat-stopping property usually comes in the form of aluminum zirconium or aluminum chloride and is technically considered an over-the-counter drug by the FDA. The aluminum additive actually clogs, closes, or blocks the sweat pores, so when you get hot and sweaty in the summer sun or during a workout, you can’t sweat from your armpits. The FDA considers this action to be a drug because it affects the physiology of the body and hinders a normal bodily function. If you want to check this out for yourself, you can find the Drug Identification Number (DIN) on the back of every stick of antiperspirant in the United States.
There are mixed reviews when it comes to antiperspirant. While some believe it’s the greatest invention since sliced bread, others believe it can be harmful to the body and can be the conduit for certain diseases and forms of cancer.
Choosing to forgo antiperspirant may be frustrating at first. The amount of different products with incredible claims and exciting fragrances may be confusing, but you’ll be sure to find what you need with all of the options. If you’re searching for a deodorant that is not only good for your body but also good for the planet, check out Green Tidings. Made in a solar-powered facility and packaged in a recyclable BPA-free tube, you’ll love how our all-natural and organic deodorant makes you feel. Shop our incredible deodorants now!