Using a deodorant to keep dry and fresh is an essential part of your daily routine and how to use that stick, roller or spray will seem like second nature. But did you know that there is actually a right and wrong way to apply your deo"
One sure way to know if you have failed the deodorant application test is if you start to smell less than fresh sooner than you?d expect. But if you do fail the sniff test, don?t worry, as we?ve put together all you need to know about getting the most from your deodorant.
Here?s how to apply deodorant for the best results.
What Deodorant Does
While they may occupy the same shelf space in the drugstore, deodorants and antiperspirants are quite not the same thing.
Antiperspirants work to stem perspiration by blocking your sweat glands, so you remain fresh and damp-patch free. Deodorants, on the other hand, work to deodorize by combatting the bacteria that can cause those unwanted body odors when they mix with your sweat. But they don?t stop you sweating. So, when choosing between deodorants and anti-perspirants, you need to take your specific sweating or odor priority into consideration. Fortunately for those of us who would rather tackle both, you can also get deodorants which also have anti-perspirant properties. And if you don?t like to have an added scent, or you have sensitive skin, you can opt for scentless and all-natural formulas.
When applying deodorant, there are some slight differences in how you do it correctly, depending on w...