Carpe Underarm Antiperspirant and Deodorant, Clinical strength with all-natural eucalyptus scent, Manage and combat excessive sweating without irritation, Stay fresh and dry all day long

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National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2023). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 1292, Mandelic Acid. If you’ve got hyperhidrosis, look for phrases like “extra strength” or “clinical strength” to get the highest concentration of ingredients allowed OTC by the FDA. These statements aren’t regulated in any way, however. You might find a product marketed as “clinical strength” that has less ACH in it that another marketed as an everyday product. Corkins, M., Abrams, S., Fuchs, G., Goday, P., Hannon, T., Kim, J., Lindsey, C.W., Rome, E. (2019). Aluminum Effects in Infants and Children. Pediatrics, e20193148. 10.1542/peds.2019-3148.

If you’ve got moderate to severe hyperhidrosis, a prescription antiperspirant might be more effective than an OTC antiperspirant because it is stronger. And if you’re mostly worried about smell, a deodorant could be all you need. DrysolRice, Z., Pieretti, L., Wheeler, A., Payne, J., Gillard, K., & Hebert, A. (2020). Prevalence of Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis (PFHh) Among Teens 12-17 in US Population. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 4(6), s117. Antiperspirants are nothing new, and their ingredients haven’t changed a ton over the past few decades. The active ingredient in antiperspirants is typically a form of aluminum salt because it’s cheaper and more readily available than other metallic salts. Prescription antiperspirants tend to use aluminum chloride hexahydrate, which the FDA doesn’t allow in OTC antiperspirants, or high percentages of aluminum chloride (ACL). 9 Most OTC antiperspirants use other forms like aluminum chlorohydrate (ACH), aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex glycine, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glycine, or aluminum sesquichlorohydrate. Many will also use lower concentrations of ACL than would necessitate a prescription.

Zirwas, M.J., & Moennich, J. (2008). Antiperspirant and Deodorant Allergy: Diagnosis and Management. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 1(3), 38-43. Innocenzi, D., Ruggero, A., Francesconi, L., Lacarrubba, F., Nardone, B., & Micali, G. (2008). An Open-Label Tolerability and Efficacy Study of an Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate Topical Foam in Axillary and Palmar Primary Hyperhidrosis. Dermatologic Therapy, 21, S27-S30. Not only can they prevent perspiration, but they can combat the odors our bodies naturally exude. The key ingredient is aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, which is safe on sensitive skins. It shouldn’t dry out your arms which could cause irritation and rashing. Instead, it’s good for comfortably neutralizing odors.Underarm Antiperspirant Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate at 15%, Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Silica, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Eucalyptus Oil (excluded in Fragrance Free), Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide I've been using it consistently for a couple of months now and have noticed a big difference in how much my armpits sweat. It doesn't necessarily stop me from sweating altogether — I truly think that would require some sort of medical intervention — but it has seriously helped cut down on the amount of sweat under my armpits. Meaning, fewer sweat stains. Big win! Thianboonsong, T., Kanokrungsee, S., Paichitrojjana, A., Udompataikul, M., Kamanamool, N., & Rojhirunsakool, S. (2020). Efficacy and Tolerability of 20% Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate vs 20% Aluminum Chloride for the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Dermatologic therapy, 33(6), e14354.