Sweat production is regulated by body temperature. When your body goes its normal temperature, 98.6 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale, sweat is automatically triggered to cool the body via evaporation. Sweat can accumulate in places on the body that are not easily exposed to air, such as armpits. Bacteria that live in armpits create odor by eating sweat mixed with dead skin cells. This creates a need for deodorants, which leads to this question: How many types of deodorant are there and which one of those is right for you?
The main difference between deodorants and antiperspirants is that antiperspirants are synthetically made from manufactured chemical products. Deodorants can be natural, organic remedies. For this reason, deodorants are preferable to antiperspirants. There are several types of deodorants available. Baking soda, liquid deodorant, homemade deodorant, and commercially available deodorants are all different kinds of deodorant.
Many people have become aware of their over exposure to aluminum and chosen to use a deodorant without aluminum. A deodorant based on baking soda works because baking soda is an alkaline substance. When applied to underarm sweat, the baking soda reacts with an acid produced by bacteria called 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid. This eliminates the odor and kills the bacteria, ensuring a long-lasting remedy.
Liquid deodorants are either commercially available or homemade. A typical homemade deodorant recipe consists of 1/4 cup each of witch hazel extract, Aloe Vera gel, and mineral water. Next, add 1 tsp of glycerin and add a few drops of lavender or your favorite essential oil. Finally, pour the mixture into a spray bottle and apply. Remember to shake thoroughly before using.
As for commercial deodorants, there are four options: spray, roll-on, gel and stick. A spray deodorant is usually contained in an aerosol can. Roll-on deodorants are liquid and are applied using a canister with a rotating ball. Gel deodorants are usually clear and applied through stick form. Stick deodorant is a solid, paste-like substance applied much like gel, except the deodorant is partially extruded from the container before it is applied.
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