anti perspirants or deodorant?

Question

okay....my first question is which one lass longer..
and my second is...is is true the anti-pespirants cause cancer or something like that????

Answer 1

They don't cause cancer.
That was an old myth!!

deoderant controls oder and only will work if you first use it out of the shower. YOU CANNOT put it on if you aren't clean.
It just won't work!

Anti-perspirants, are just that, they help lower your perspiration.
meaning they help to control your sweat! The less you sweat, the less stinky oils are released. It's the sweaty bacteria, that we sweat when we are nervous, anxious, or playing a sport that is smelly.

So, if you don't sweat a lot, use deoderant, and if you are a heavy perspirer, meaning if you sweat a lot and want to control the wet underarm problem, then use an anti-perspirant.

Tom's is the most natural.
I like Dry Idea by Gillette. It's a clear gel. Unscented.
Sauve makes some nice scents too. go unscented, or fresh.

www.gillette.com

start with an unscented, and you will feel better.
Use it after you dry off from your shower or bath.

Answer 2

The difference between them is that a deodourant will get rid of the odor causing bacteria whereas anti-perspirant stops you from sweating by using chemicals. For most people, a simple deodorant will do the job. Only people who sweat excessively (like a lot more) or who have extreme odour problems should use anti-persperant.

For if anti-persperant causes cancer, I am not aware of a specific study that proves this but I am aware that the chemicals used can harm you skin and even be absorbed by your body. Like anything, the less chemicals your body absorbs, the better it is. Deodorants have weaker chemicals and are therefore the best choice.

Answer 3

Both last the same amount of time, it's the different brands that have different lasting effects. Anti-persperants are not known to cause cancer, but they are unhealthy for you. All the sweat is trapped inside your pores, creating rashes and skin disorders. It's always best to use a deodorant to cover up the smell.

Answer 4

Well,
It all depends on what you are looking for. Deoderant will last longer since it is more soild and can retain its hold better. Anti-Prespirants will go on quicker but most have a better scent but the usually dont last as long.
So it comes down to do you want to not smell as much for a longer time or Do you want to smell really nice for a shorter time.

Answer 5

Anti perspirant blocks the pores where the sweat comes from.with deoderant,you still sweat,but it does not smell.,neither one causes cancer,but anti perspirspirants sometimes cause skin problems.

Answer 6

Antiperpirants clog your pores. The powder gets absorbed into pores and swell up with sweat preventing sweat from coming out.

I try to avoid that but it is hard to find deodorants that aren't antiperpirants.Antiperpirants just have antibacterial stuff that stops smelly bacteria from growing.

Speed stick is the only one I can find.

Answer 7

you want to find something that is both an anti perspirant and a deodorant (it just doesn't work well otherwise).

And no, it's not true that they cause cancer.

Answer 8

Because I prefer using the one that dries when I apply it rather than have to "wave my arms like the Funky Chicken", I use a deodorant. - (The Anti-persp's usually come in a solid stick.)
GRANTED, the dry stick (anti-persp) does usually last longer, it is such a hassle to apply.
And the drying alchohol in either does irritate my underarm skin.

Answer 9

It's a theory they are throwing around. There has been a link between women and breast cancer. It's because it contains Aluminum chlorohydrate, and or aluminum zirconium. There have been many other studies done linking it to things like Alzheimer's, Reproductive problems, and cancer. I wouldn't worry too much though.

Answer 10

Anti perspirants clogs you re pores stay away from that, deodorant will do.