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Life Sciences => Physiology & Medicine => Topic started by: Karen W. on 14/08/2007 00:56:30

Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: Karen W. on 14/08/2007 00:56:30
Well, I pretty much know deodorant covers up odor at least it tries to disguise the odor. but how does a Antiperspirant work to prevent the odor or from allowing the odor from escaping your sweat glands under your arms?
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: paul.fr on 16/08/2007 16:58:42
Antiperspirants contain fragrance, but they also contain chemical compounds that block the pores to stop the discharge of perspiration. No sweat, no odour.

Deodorant allows the release of perspiration, but prevents odor by combating it with antiseptic agents, which kill odor-causing bacteria.

Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: Karen W. on 20/08/2007 12:38:10

Thanks Paul for the Answer I missed your response, but glad I found it!

Does blocking the sweat pores cause harm? What about these antiseptic agents can the clog pours and cause infections?
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: chris on 20/08/2007 13:59:16
We have discussed the difference between anti-perspirants and deodourants before - here's the answer:

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=7062.0

Chris
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: Karen W. on 20/08/2007 14:00:52
Thanks Chris!
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: neilep on 20/08/2007 14:17:43
All I know is that I need ample application of both...cos as you know I never wash, bathe, shower or anything !!.....flys are my bestest friends !!
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: Karen W. on 20/08/2007 14:20:14
Ah Sheepy does that mean your ready for a little sheep dip??? LOL
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: neilep on 20/08/2007 14:24:03
Ah Sheepy does that mean your ready for a little sheep dip??? LOL

A LOT of sheep dip...and then some.....!!  [;D]
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: Karen W. on 20/08/2007 14:32:20
Well A Little bit of "Mr. Bubbles" Might be nice I love "Mr. Bubbles.." Sheepy would smell all nice and "KID" fresh clean! LOL
Title: What is the difference in antiperspirant and deodorant? What does each do?
Post by: paul.fr on 20/08/2007 15:22:18
We have discussed the difference between anti-perspirants and deodourants before - here's the answer:

http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=7062.0

Chris

Thanks, Chris.

ooh, and it was asked by me! NOT Neil!!! It also looks like i remembered the answer you gave, well almost.