It happens that you put on an expensive black dress without sleeves, and you seem to shine... But that’s before you raise your hand for the first time. And then, quite by accident, you discover white stains under your arms. Where are they from? You use a popular, expensive deodorant! You probably didn’t know, but they leave white stains on clothes, and we’ll tell you why and how to avoid it.
General concept of antiperspirants
All products used to mask the odor of sweat are called deodorants. As you know, the sweat secreted by a person has no odor, but after a short time the bacteria on the skin begin to process it, because of this the sweat acquires an unpleasant “aroma”. The function of deodorant is to disguise it as pleasant..
Antiperspirant is a type of deodorant. Its structure resembles plasticine, which a person uses to “cover” his sweat glands. It contains aluminum and zinc, which clog pores. As a result, your armpits sweat less and the smell does not bother you.However, recently scientists have begun to sound the alarm, arguing that such suppression of sweating can be harmful to health.
There are many types of deodorants that suppress sweat and mask odors. Basic:
- spray;
- ball;
- gel;
- stick.
Brands such as Lady Speed Stick, Rexona, Nivea produce almost all types of antiperspirants, just “pick up” yours. But such deodorants have another unpleasant feature - they stain clothes under the armpits yellow or simply leave white marks. Let's figure out why this happens and whether there is one that does not stain clothes.
Which one leaves no traces?
Scientists believe that yellow spots on the armpits, which are clearly visible on white clothes, are nothing more than human sweat. The chemical reaction produced between sweat and deodorant components has this unpleasant feature. To get rid of such stains, it is recommended to test several different brands and choose the one that reacts more or less gently to sweat.
In addition, it is recommended to wash off any remaining protective product every evening and apply only in the morning. This way the skin will rest and breathe overnight.
If you want to completely get rid of marks on your clothes, choose an antiperspirant gel. It is well absorbed and has a transparent consistency, but, unfortunately, its effect does not last long. That's why try carrying it with you in your purse and use it if necessary.
Roll-on deodorant with gel content has a similar effect. It also does not leave marks on clothes, but does not last long.
Which deodorant do you prefer?
There are so-called “mineral” protective agents, which are based on burnt alum, mineral salts, baking soda, and aromatic essential oils. Organic products have a gentle effect on the skin, slightly narrow the pores, and, as a result, sweating decreases. Besides, These deodorants do not leave marks on clothes. This is, for example, Balea or Grace.
It is also recommended to avoid sticks containing triclosan, propylene glycol, aluminum, and parabens. They act aggressively on the skin and scientists recommend abandoning them in favor of more gentle ones.
Popular deodorants that do not leave marks on clothes:
- Lady Speed Stick gel;
- Clarins promises more than 48 hours of odor-free armpits and stain-free clothing;
- Rexona ball. Almost invisible on clothes and under the arms. But it is not very durable - only a few hours.
It is recommended to first test any deodorant with black and white clothes. And only after successful tests can it be used “into the world”.
What is your favorite deodorant that leaves no residue?
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