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Study Says, Change Antiperspirant Routine

(March 2005) According to a recent study funded by Procter & Gamble Beauty, the makers of Secret Platinum, more than 90% of Americans use an antiperspirant product to control underarm wetness and odor, with most of us ranking our use of antiperspirants among our top two or three grooming priorities.

Applying antiperspirants is often part of Americans' morning grooming routines, says the study, with 80% of us choosing this time of day to apply the products. Some Americans also apply the products again later in the day to prevent wetness and odor from reappearing.

Perhaps after learning more about the results of this study even more Americans will begin using antiperspirants in this twice-per-day manner.

Researchers found that by applying over-the-counter antiperspirants in both the morning and later in the day (like in the afternoon or evening) consumers experienced the same type of wetness and odor control that they would if they used a stronger aluminum chloride based-product to treat sweating. And, those using more common antiperspirants were more likely to stick to the recommended application schedule than those using aluminum chloride products.

The researchers concluded that applying antiperspirants in the morning and evening was significantly more effective than applying them in the morning alone. But if you're not sure you want to, or can't find the time to apply your antiperspirant more than once a day, you can still improve its efficacy, say the researchers. Just change the time of day that you apply it. This study showed that applying an antiperspirant just in the evening, as opposed to just in the morning, gave users better results.

While not everyone who experiences annoying wetness or more severe excessive sweating will find that topical application of an antiperspirant is enough, it's certainly worth trying a change in your antiperspirant routine to see if it can be made more effective. Keep in mind that it is best to apply your antiperspirant to completely dry skin. This lessens the risks of irritation.

For more information about topical treatments that can help relieve excessive sweating, visit our "Antiperspirants and Deodorants" section on SweatHelp.org at http://www.sweathelp.org/treatment/Antiperspirants.asp.