Carpe Underarm Antiperspirant and Deodorant, Clinical strength with all-natural eucalyptus scent, Manage and combat excessive sweating without irritation, Stay fresh and dry all day long

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Zirwas, M.J., & Moennich, J. (2008). Antiperspirant and Deodorant Allergy: Diagnosis and Management. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 1(3), 38-43.

Thianboonsong, T., Kanokrungsee, S., Paichitrojjana, A., Udompataikul, M., Kamanamool, N., & Rojhirunsakool, S. (2020). Efficacy and Tolerability of 20% Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate vs 20% Aluminum Chloride for the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Dermatologic therapy, 33(6), e14354. The summer sweat struggle is real. Especially right now, as temperatures reach all-time highs, it seems like just the thought of stepping outside already has us perspiring. And for many of us, when it comes to preventing the dreaded pit stains and odor, the first line of defense is an antiperspirant. I've tried the gamut of products designed to keep pit stains at bay. At the risk of oversharing, from 48-hour, extra-strength deodorant to overnight antiperspirant wipes, nothing has ever truly stopped me from sweating under my arms. That’s why I was skeptical when I heard about Carpe’s claims of totally dry underarms. The consistency took some getting used to, but once I got the hang of application, this stuff actually really impressed me. As long as I let it dry completely (sometimes with the help of a fan or standing in front of my AC unit), this delivered on its promise of keeping me sweat-free all day. Odor isn't as much of an issue for me as just sheer sweat, but I loved the scent of the mountain breeze one — not so much the so-called 'unscented' one, which I found had an almost medicinal smell and mysteriously oozed out from the top on its own when I wasn't using it." Emma Stessman, associate editor Drysol is a Canadian topical antiperspirant brand with aluminum chloride hexahydrate as its main active ingredient. A prescription for Drysol is required for customers in the U.S. because the active ingredient isn’t approved by the FDA for OTC antiperspirants. 9 So, you can’t buy it from retailers as you can with Carpe.Corkins, M., Abrams, S., Fuchs, G., Goday, P., Hannon, T., Kim, J., Lindsey, C.W., Rome, E. (2019). Aluminum Effects in Infants and Children. Pediatrics, e20193148. 10.1542/peds.2019-3148. I will say, I felt like it got more effective the more I used it (the brand says for best results, you should use it consistently for four weeks). The one thing I didn't love about it was the application process. It took a while to figure out how much to use, and sometimes it would dispense more than I wanted, so it would go on goopy. But for the impressive results, I'm happy to deal with that." Fran Sales, associate SEO editor They added one caveat though. “Only big thing to consider is that the scent is a strong Eucalyptus small (some may not enjoy) and it does not really control for odor. I typically don’t have an issue but if I’m going to do a hard workout or know I’m going to be sweating then I would pair it with another scented fragrance.”

Carpe products are all paraben-free, but some contain potentially concerning ingredients like talc and fragrances. Some people believe talc is a potential carcinogen, but this is a misconception. The risks associated with high-profile class action lawsuits centered on Johnson & Johnson baby powder and other talc products have to do with asbestos contamination. Talc often forms alongside asbestos in the earth, and mining operations in the middle of the 20th century were not well-regulated enough to prevent contamination of talc products with asbestos. Today, there is more stringent oversight and testing to ensure that talc products do not contain any traceable asbestos. Certain Dri is a popular OTC brand for antiperspirants. They are one of the only antiperspirant companies to offer three strength levels, each with a different active ingredient, and all three are alcohol-free. Arnab D., Wireko, F., Shauchuk, A., Morgan,J.L.L., Webber,J.T., Jones,S.D., Swaile, D. and Kumari, H. (2022). Structure–Function Correlations in the Mechanism of Action of Key Antiperspirant Agents Containing Al(III) and ZAG Salts. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14 (9), 11597-11609. National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2023). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 1292, Mandelic Acid. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. (2022, February 25). Are all "personal care products" regulated as cosmetics? Are some drugs or "cosmeceuticals"?

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Hand/Foot Antiperspirants: Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate at 15%, Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Silica, Silica Silylate, Talc, Polysorbate-20, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Eucalyptus Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide During the last couple of months, I've really put the deodorant to the test, too. I'm in the process of training for a marathon, and as someone who hates running long distances on the treadmill, I've recently had quite a few days where I've been running outside in the 85+ degree Fahrenheit heat. And while there's no question that I've still been profusely sweating, I've noticed that my armpits stay much drier than the rest of my body. Despite common concerns, the scientific consensus is that the forms of aluminum used in Carpe’s antiperspirants do not cause breast cancer, 5 kidney disease, 6 or Alzheimer’s Disease, 7 but more long-term studies are needed. In general, OTC antiperspirants are considered safe for adults and children to use. 20 Innocenzi, D., Ruggero, A., Francesconi, L., Lacarrubba, F., Nardone, B., & Micali, G. (2008). An Open-Label Tolerability and Efficacy Study of an Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate Topical Foam in Axillary and Palmar Primary Hyperhidrosis. Dermatologic Therapy, 21, S27-S30. Sweat Absorbing Face Lotion: Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract Learn More about Aluminum in Antiperspirants

Drysol products can only be used on the underarms, torso, feet, and hands, so they don’t offer products for the face, scalp, thighs, and groin as Carpe does. Carpe has two strength options formulated with different active ingredients, so you can’t simply try a stronger version of the same Carpe antiperspirant. Drysol has three strength levels of the same active ingredient: If you’ve got moderate to severe hyperhidrosis, a prescription antiperspirant might be more effective than an OTC antiperspirant because it is stronger. And if you’re mostly worried about smell, a deodorant could be all you need. DrysolCarpe’s sweat-absorbing lotions and powders help soak up sweat that has already exited your sweat glands. When you apply them before you start sweating, they’re ready and waiting to absorb moisture. You can then apply them to dry skin as needed throughout the day.