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Skin compatibility

Antiperspirant Skin Compatibility An antiperspirant should always be applied in the evening to prevent possible skin irritation. Ideally, it should be applied just before going to bed. Another important aspect when using the Odaban Antiperspirant Spray is that the skin must be "completely dry" at the time of application. There must be no residual moisture on the skin. To achieve this, the skin can be pretreated with a commercially available talcum powder, which can be obtained at any pharmacy. A hairdryer can also be used to remove residual moisture from the armpit, for example. The reason why the skin should be dry at the time of applying an antiperspirant is quite simple. The active ingredient in an antiperspirant is usually an aluminum compound, or a combination of various aluminum salts. When this active ingredient comes into contact with water or sweat, an unwanted byproduct called aluminum hydroxide is formed. This byproduct can cause skin irritation, resulting in slight burning and redness. To counteract these skin irritations, the carrier substance in Odaban antiperspirant is not water but high-percentage alcohol. Another advantage over water as a carrier is that the alcohol evaporates very quickly during spraying, leaving only a small percentage on the skin surface – thus the active ingredient "aluminum chloride" has no chance to react with water. Antiperspirant for Very Sensitive Skin For very sensitive skin, it is also recommended to spray the Odaban Antiperspirant onto a cotton or cosmetic pad and then dab the areas to be treated with this pad. Application to the head area should also always be done using a cotton or cosmetic pad. Never spray the spray directly into the face. Avoiding Application Mistakes The Odaban Antiperspirant Spray should not be used together with other products, such as a night cream. If a night cream is usually used, its application should be avoided during the first 2-3 days of using Odaban. After the antiperspirant has caused an initial regulation, which usually occurs after about 3-5 applications, it is sufficient to use the antiperspirant only as needed. On the days in between, a night cream can be used as usual. Another common mistake when using the spray is applying too much Odaban Antiperspirant Spray per application. One spray per armpit is completely sufficient. Product residues should be washed off normally in the morning after application.