Deodorant information

Deodorant links

"Antiperspirant Awareness: It's Mostly No Sweat," posted at MedicineNet.com, discusses findings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding 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 healthy bodily functioning is described thoroughly in an article at the Discovery Health channel of ConsumerGuide.com.  

"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.

An article at TheDailyGreen.com explains how to choose a natural deodorant, including which ingredients to look for and which to avoid.

Cosmetics chemists at TheBeautyBrains.com discuss the efficacy of crystal deodorants, namely that they work to prevent odor, but they won't prevent perspiration. The scientists also delve into the efficacy of media-hyped products such as Dove Visibly Smooth (which claims to minimize the need for shaving).

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

About.com's pediatric guide, Dr. Vincent Iannelli, explains how to treat body odor in children and when they should start using deodorant. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)  

Retail site Drugstore.com is an excellent resource for product ingredients.

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

Slate magazine summarizes both sides of the debate over antiperspirant safety issues and environmental impact.

In this free ConsumerReports.org article, editors explain why applying antiperspirants, both standard and clinical strengths, at night helps them to 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 user-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.

Manufacturer websites also provide useful information.

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Certain Dri

Mitchum

Drysol

Crystal

Weleda

Dr. Hauschka