Sweating is uncontrollable one way or another.
The main way to control excessive sweating is deodorant, but it’s typically only used on our underarms.
Our underarms aren’t the only place on our bodies that produces sweat.
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Enter the new group of people on TikTok who swear by applying deodorant all over their bodies.
Yes, all over.
From their thighs to the stomach and feet.
But is applying deodorant all over your body safe?
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How does deodorant prevent sweating?
If you take a look at your deodorant, youll likely see deodorant and antiperspirant written on the bottom.
One of our favoritedeodorants for women, Dove Advanced Care, is an antiperspirant deodorant.
Aluminum salts are the most common ingredients that, once dissolved, act to block the sweat glands.
Does applying deodorant all over your body actually work?
Dr. Garlapti says it doesn’t hurt to apply deodorant in areas where there is skin-to-skin contact.
Is it safe to use deodorant all over your body?
In short, yes.
But you dont really want to putdeodorantallover your bodyat the same time, says Dr. DeRosa.
(Dr. DeRosa recommends using an unscented antiperspirant.)
