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Deodorants –
caring for our skin
How does the perspiration odour occur and why do we
perspire?
Perspiration is vital to humans: We regulate our body
temperature by the evaporation of perspiration from the
surface of the skin. The body has two types of sweat
glands: eccrine, found all over the body, and apocrine,
mainly found in the armpit and groin. We all have
2-3 million sweat glands, up to 500 glands/cm², the
highest density being in the armpits. The production of
perspiration from apocrine glands is hormonally and
emotionally controlled, e.g. by the production of
adrenalin in a state of fright, pain or excitement.
These sweat pores produce a milky odourless substance.
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The typical perspiration odour is a result of the
intervention of bacteria which belong to the natural
flora of the skin in these areas of the body. In
particular in the underarm region, perspiration cannot
evaporate easily and therefore bacteria are able to
multiply here faster. This means that unpleasant bodily
odours can form which can be combated by washing and the
regular use of a deodorant or antiperspirant.
What's the difference between a deodorant and an
antiperspirant?
Deodorants work to prevent and mask body odour.
Antiperspirants contain active ingredients which act as
a temporary plug in the upper part of the sweat glands
to reduce perspiration. This plug is removed with
washing/showering.
Deodorants and antiperspirants are available in a number
of formats; aerosols, roll-ons, sticks, creams and
wipes. Please visit
www.NIVEA.co.uk
to see the whole NIVEA Deodorant range and to find out more
about the products offered
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