NIVEA
Deodorants

Whether from exertion, stress or heat – sweating is a normal reaction with which our body regulates its temperature. However, sweating can also quickly cause unpleasant odours and excessive moisture, especially under the arms. Modern deodorants help counter unpleasant odours and give you a fresh feeling throughout the day. Antiperspirants, on the other hand, also help reduce perspiration itself.

A product in stick, spray and cream form that helps prevent body odour is called a deodorant. A common misconception is that sweat itself is what causes body odour, when this is in fact not the case. The smell of body odour comes when sweat mixes with the bacteria on the skin, usually under the armpits, breasts and intimate areas. Deodorants kill bacteria or keep them from multiplying further. They also help mask body odours with a pleasant fragrance. People who perspire very little by nature or who don’t wish to interfere with the amount of perspiration their bodies produce are advised to choose a deodorant. Even those who consciously choose products free of aluminium salts should choose deodorant, because all the products in the NIVEA range that are called “deodorant” are guaranteed to be free of aluminium salts.

Deodorants and antiperspirants are most effective when used on clean skin. To maintain a well-groomed feeling throughout the day, it is best to apply them in the morning straight after showering.

Spray, roll-on or deodorant stick – which is the best deodorant type for you? Many men prefer the classic deodorant spray, while the majority of women find that a roll-on gives them the best deodorant protection.

A deodorant spray feels particularly fresh. It settles lightly on your skin, keeping your armpits basically dry so you can get dressed almost immediately. The hygienic application and wonderfully fresh scent are also some of the pros of using deodorant sprays. For optimum protection performance, shake your deodorant before use. NIVEA deodorant sprays also come in a practical mini format for freshness on the go! The movable ball in a roll-on deodorant ensures easy application. Roll-on deodorants are very gentle on the skin, so they are also suitable for delicate and sensitive armpits.

In summary, spray deodorants are popular for their hygienic application and the feeling of freshness they provide, deodorant sticks are considered environmentally friendly and deodorant creams have a particularly protective effect.

If you want to avoid deodorant stains on your clothing, you should opt for deodorants that don’t contain aluminium to help prevent white residue on black clothes or yellowish stains on white fabrics.

When it comes to finding the best deodorant for your body, it is important to know if you have sensitive skin and whether you prefer a natural deodorant or not. To find the right deodorant for sensitive skin, it is important to check the product's ingredients before you use it. We have deodorants specially developed for sensitive skin, because it is important to keep your skin healthy while your sweat stays under control.

More and more people are switching to natural deodorants that contain no aluminium and no parabens. The reason for the switch to natural deodorants is often the concern that aluminium has been linked to breast cancer, as well as the idea that aluminium can unnaturally suppress perspiration by clogging the pores. This has also been linked to dry skin and rashes in certain sensitive skin types. Therefore it is important to consider natural deodorants which work to mask the smell of any body odour. All NIVEA deodorants, however, contain no aluminium, so they are safe to use for everyone.