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There is more difference between deodorant and antiperspirant than you might think. Some products only combat odor, while others also reduce sweating itself. Add fragrance to that, and you have a product that can cause irritation in an area that is already sensitive. In this blog, we explain how deodorant and antiperspirant work, what the difference is, and what fragrance-free options are available.
Why your underarms are sensitive to fragrance
The skin under your arms is thinner than on most other parts of your body and is often shaved or depilated. This makes the skin more vulnerable to irritation. In addition, the product is applied here daily, sometimes several times a day. This combination of sensitive skin and frequent use makes fragrance in deodorant a known cause of redness and itching, especially shortly after shaving.
Deodorant or antiperspirant: not the same product
The terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a functional difference between them.
Deodorant combats odor, not sweating itself. It usually works as an antibacterial agent: sweat itself does not smell, but bacteria on the skin break down the sweat, and that process causes the odor. A deodorant inhibits that bacterial growth. A natural variant of this works with alum (potassium alum), a mineral salt that leaves a thin layer on the skin that inhibits bacterial growth without blocking the pores.
Antiperspirant goes one step further and also reduces the amount of sweat itself. This is usually done with aluminum salts, such as aluminum chlorohydrate, which temporarily narrow the sweat glands. Antiperspirant is therefore aimed at people who specifically suffer from excessive sweating, not just odor.
Some products combine both effects in one formula.
6 fragrance-free underarm products
Neutral Deodorant Roller
The Neutral Deodorant Roller was developed for sensitive skin and contains 0 percent fragrance, colorant, and alcohol. Suitable for daily use, even shortly after shaving.
Happy Earth Pure Deodorant Roll-On Unscented
The Happy Earth Pure Deodorant Roll-On works with potassium alum as a natural antibacterial agent, supplemented with organic aloe vera. Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, free of aluminum chlorohydrate and aluminum salts that affect the sweat glands.
Hyaderm Deodorant Sensitive Antiperspirant Roller
The Hyaderm Deodorant Sensitive combines antiperspirant action with soothing ingredients such as glycerin and panthenol. Offers 24-hour protection against perspiration and is fragrance-free.
Zarqa Deodorant Roller Sensitive
The Zarqa Deodorant Roller Sensitive works with silver molecules that counteract bacterial growth. A pure deodorant, free of fragrance, aluminum chlorohydrate, parabens, and colorants.
Odorex Extra Dry Depper
The Odorex Extra Dry Depper is aimed at excessive perspiration and is applied in the evening, only two to three times a week. Thanks to the depper system, the product can be dosed accurately. Alcohol-free and fragrance-free.
Odorex 0% Perfume Deodorant Spray
The Odorex 0% Perfume Deodorant Spray is a fragrance-free deodorant/antiperspirant, with bisabolol as a soothing ingredient against skin irritation. Free of alcohol and suitable for daily use.
Which type suits you?
- Mainly bothered by odor, not excessive sweating: an alum- or silver-molecule-based deodorant, such as Happy Earth or Zarqa
- Daily protection against both odor and sweat: an antiperspirant such as Hyaderm or Odorex 0%
- Suffering from excessive perspiration: a targeted solution such as the Odorex Extra Dry Depper, which you only use a few times a week
- Sensitive skin, even after shaving: always choose a fragrance-free variant
View the full range of fragrance-free deodorant and antiperspirant at parfumvrij.nl.