When it starts to get hot, the deodorant becomes your best friend. But beware: a habit that many practice cancel the whole effect of the product.
When the thermometer climbs, we adapt. Lighter clothes, fans with a bottom, bottle of water always on hand. And, often, deodorant in the bag. In the metro, between two meetings or before going out, we give ourselves a little blow to stay fresh.
Indeed, an express retouching, and it left. The reflex seems logical. Nevertheless, some signs should not be taken lightly such as a feeling of tights under the arms, tingling or even stained clothes. “Apparently, we say that the more we put, the more we are protected. But it is quite the opposite”Alert Oliver Batiste, co -founder of the brand of natural deodorants Make Waves. He specifies: “There are many who commit the error to reapplicate their deodorant throughout the day. In hot weather, we can be tempted to add an additional layer, but that will not always have the expected effect”, he warns.
In other words, “Applying a deodorant over your old deodorant without having first cleaned your armpits can lead to a decrease in efficiency and, in some cases, cause irritation due to product accumulation”, specifies the specialist. Result: it sticks, it stings, and it does not necessarily feel better. The product cannot act on sweat or bacteria; He just mixes with what is already there. Thus, this cocktail, far from being effective, even becomes embarrassing.
Another point often misunderstood: quantity. Many think that you have to smell the deo to be effective. Especially with the sprays. Some support it until it embalm. In reality, it’s too much. “I am always surprised to see how people abuse their deodorant. Some people apply between five and ten layers on each armpit. With a roll-on, it is necessary to use only two to three per armpit“, Recalls the expert. The same thing with the sticks: two or three passages are enough. Beyond, we overload the skin without strengthening the protection. The product remains on the surface, humid, and ends up making spots. It absorbes nothing.
So what to do? Oliver Batiste gives a simple answer: “If you think you need to put it back, first clean your armpits as possible in lukewarm water or with a damp wipe.” This is all the secret. The product needs clean skin to work well. Otherwise, it accumulates, it irritates, and it becomes useless. Think about it!
