Deodorant information

"Antiperspirant Awareness: It's Mostly No Sweat," published by the Food and Drug Administration, discusses the role of antiperspirants and what makes one different from another, as well as reasons why results vary from one person to another.

The role of perspiration in the healthy functioning of the body is described thoroughly in this iVillage.com article. Medical conditions and when to see a physician are also discussed.

The history and manufacturing process of deodorants and antiperspirants is discussed in the MadeHow.com article "Antiperspirant/Deodorant Stick." Common ingredients are also mentioned.

"All About Deodorants" is a dated but relevant article from The New York Times that outlines the history of deodorants and antiperspirants, as well as the marketing behind them.

The International Hyperhidrosis Society discusses several treatments for hyperhidrosis, a condition that causes excessive sweating. Treatments include prescription-strength antiperspirants, botox injections and surgery.

Drugstore.com is an excellent resource for product ingredients.

Paula Begoun discusses the link between aluminum chlorohydrate, a common ingredient in deodorants, and breast cancer in this article on CosmeticsCop.com.

In this brief Good Housekeeping article, Dr. Birnur Aral recommends applying antiperspirants at night to help them more effectively plug the sweat ducts.

GoodGuide.com rates personal-care products based on their safety to humans and the environment. While it isn't as search friendly as the Environmental Working Group's online database, CosmeticsDatabase.com, more deodorant reviews can be found there and it makes a great cross-reference.

The One Green Generation blog describes how to use baking soda and cornstarch as a natural alternative to mass-produced deodorants.

Manufacturer websites also provide useful information.

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