How to Give Your Underarms the Best Care with Deodorant | Shield® (2024)

FAQs

What is the most effective way to use deodorant? ›

Application twice daily—and especially before bedtime—has been studied to provide the most benefit. If you are only going to apply once, then make it before you go to bed. Gently massaging the antiperspirant into the skin may be useful.

Your body odor can change due to hormones, the food you eat, infection, medications or underlying conditions like diabetes. Prescription-strength antiperspirants or medications may help.

You can use antibacterial soaps, which help reduce the number of bacteria on your skin, thus decreasing the chances of developing body odour. While taking a bath, make sure that you focus on your armpits and give them a good scrub to reduce the bacterial load.

So, if you're wondering how to put on deodorant for the best results, we'd recommend washing first, then allowing your skin to dry completely. Right after you dry off from showering is one of the best times to put on deodorant as your skin will be odor and bacteria-free .

Best Overall

Give your pits the protection they need with our top pick, the Uriage Clinical Strength Deodorant. It's a roll-on antiperspirant that glides on in just a few swipes to keep sweating at bay. The aluminum-based formula works by reducing underarm wetness, though it also targets odors.

How to stay smelling good all day? ›

Most armpit detoxes use a homemade mask of bentonite clay and apple cider vinegar. Some also include water to dilute the vinegar. Others use equal parts bentonite clay and coconut oil for a more soothing, hydrating mix that still has some antibacterial properties, thanks to the coconut oil.

For most, an antiperspirant is ideal. A deodorant masks odors, while an antiperspirant blocks sweat glands, reducing wetness and body odors. For maximum wetness protection, you'll want to look for an aluminum-based antiperspirant, and the dermatologists we spoke to tend to favor stick and roll-on varieties.

To get the most out of your deodorant, shake the bottle before using. Spray your deodorant from a specific distance, approximately 15 cm away from your body. But do not spray it on your clothes. They are meant to be put on your skin for the best results.

As far as mildness goes it doesn't matter if you use a roll on deodorant or a spray on deodorant. However, I would recommend you use a good roll on or tube rather than a spray. One reason is effectiveness. Research has found that only 11.4% of a spray reaches the skin.

Usually, a couple of swipes will have you covered. If you're more of a deodorant body spray guy, you've got options. A few seconds of spray under each arm is essential, but don't stop there. For an extra boost of fragrance, spray the number '7' across your torso.