Is it safe for men to use male deodorant, and vice versa? & bull; hello healthy

Using a deodorant is one of the fastest and effective ways to get rid of annoying body odors. So when you are in a hurry and you don't realize that your deodorant is running out, you can't help but maybe use men's deodorant belonging to someone at home. Vice versa. There may be men at home who are stuck using deodorant from women at home. Can it be like this?

Male and female deodorants are the same thing

Deodorant products on the market are packaged in two different versions, namely deodorant for men and for women. In fact, any deodorant is generally made with the same active ingredients. So, it is okay for women to use male deodorant, and vice versa.

This was also agreed by dr. Melyawati Hermawan, Sp.KK when met by the Hello Sehat Team in Menteng, Thursday (11/7). According to dr. Melyawati, what distinguishes is usually only the amount of active substance in it.

Since male glands sweat more, male deodorant manufacturers usually add a little more active ingredients to dampen it. For example, if the female deodorant product contains about 2 percent of the active ingredient, then the male deodorant can be higher than that.

Another difference that is most striking is usually in terms of packaging and aroma. Men's deodorant packs usually tend to be dark in color, such as black or navy blue. While women's deodorant colors are brighter and softer, for example, white, light blue, and pink.

Apart from that, there really is no significant difference between the two. Women can just use men's deodorant if they want, and vice versa. It all comes back to the preferences and situations of each.

Tips on how to use the right deodorant for women and men

Using deodorant is not as simple as it seems. How to use the wrong way can actually trigger irritation on the underarm skin.

In order to get optimal benefits, here are some things that need to be considered when using male and female deodorant products.

1. Check the composition of the ingredients

Before buying any product, make sure you always check the composition of the ingredients contained in it. Without realizing it, a number of active ingredients contained in male and female deodorant products can trigger irritation on the underarm skin. For those of you who have sensitive skin, this certainly shouldn't be underestimated.

According to dr. Melyawati, some ingredients that can trigger an irritation reaction on sensitive skin include:

• Fragrance or fragrance
• Alcohol
• Parabens
• Propylene glycol

If you have sensitive skin, fragrances that come from essential oils can even trigger irritation. Therefore, don't just get busy choosing the brand for your deodorant product. Also make sure you check the composition of the ingredients contained in it.

2. Use at night

Woman applying deodorant

Most people probably get used to using deodorant in the morning before leaving for activities. However, did you know that this habit is wrong?

In fact, experts recommend that every man and woman wear deodorant at night. At night, the sweat glands are inactive because you tend to do less activity.

Well, these dormant sweat glands make the sweat ducts cleaner and smoother. As a result, deodorant products can enter and work more optimally.

"Once a day, if you use a good deodorant it should be quite effective. But, it also depends on the activities we do everyday, "explained dr. Melyawati.

3. Make sure the underarm skin is dry

Are you one of those people who often use deodorant after showering? From now on, you should change this habit.

Dr. Melyawati explained that deodorant should be used when the underarm skin is completely dry.

"Deodorant mixed with water can form a substance that can actually trigger irritation," concluded the doctor who is also a member of the Association of Indonesian Dermatology and Venereology Specialists Jakarta (PERDOSKI Jaya).

So, so that your deodorant works more optimally, apply it when the underarm skin is really dry, huh!