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faq

• What is an anti-perspirant?

  An anti-perspirant contains aluminium salt which interacts with sweat to form a gel at the openings of the sweat glands. The active ingredients will only form this gel when in contact with sweat and reduces the amount of sweat released onto the surface of the skin.

  The aluminium salt and the perfume help to combat odour as the aluminium salt reduces the amount of bacteria on the skin and the perfume helps to mask any odour generated.

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  The areas that produce the most sweat are the forehead, upper lip, hands and feet. You sweat least from your arms and legs.

• How do the products work?

  The main way in which they work is to dissolve in sweat and create a thin coating of gel to cover over the sweat glands. This coating reduces the amount of sweat released onto the surface of the skin for a number of hours after the antiperspirant is applied.

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  You are what you eat - the odour of your sweat can be affected by the food you ingest - garlic and curry are notorious examples!

• Can I reapply Sure anti-perspirant deodorant to freshen up? And can I use Sure anti-perspirant deodorant several times a day, like before or after sport?

  You can use the products several times a day, however, they are designed to last all day. But it would be a good idea to wash the underarm area prior to reapplication to get the benefit of the fragrances.

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  The amount of sweat we produce depends upon the time of year - our bodies produce more sweat in summer than winter.

• How long will it keep me smelling good?

  Sure formulations have been designed to keep you dry and smelling great throughout the day if used every day. You may choose to use it every morning, after you get washed or before you go out.

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  Under extreme conditions the body can sweat up to two litres per hour.

• Are the products dermatologically tested, and what does this mean?

  The products are dermatologically tested. The test is carried out by an external company on a number of panellists and involves a two-application patch test to assess the comparative irritation potential of the product versus a positive control of detergent solution and a negative control of water; results are assessed by a Dermatologist. Each of the products has successfully undergone this testing.

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  Sweat itself has no smell. Body odour associated with sweat is the result of bacterial action on sweat components.

• Were the products tested on animals?

  Non-animal testing is the rule, and animal testing is the exception for Unilever. Unilever invests over 3 million Euro per year in developing novel alternative approaches to replace animal testing. In Europe, Unilever does not test the products on animals.

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  There are approximately 2-5 million sweat glands over the whole body; only 20,000-50,000 of these are in the underarms.

• Is there any proven link between the use of anti-perspirants and breast cancer?

  There is no scientific evidence that the risk of developing breast cancer increases if you use anti-perspirants. Indeed, there is strong evidence to show that anti-perspirants are safe and do not cause health problems. A recent and comprehensive clinical study found no links between the two - a position that is backed up by cancer specialists, charities, and governmental bodies across the world.

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  The amount of sweat production has been linked to whether you are right or left handed - right handed people sweat more under their right armpit and left-handed people under their left armpit.

• Does using anti-perspirants stop me 'sweating out' harmful toxins?

  No. This argument forms the basis for an email that began circulating a few years ago, and it has also appeared in some newspaper articles. However, experts in this field do not agree with this theory for two reasons:

  1. The body does not sweat to 'flush out' toxins
  2. Anti-perspirants do not alter the body's overall ability to sweat, to any significant degree

  The overwhelming majority of toxins, around 95 per cent, are removed from the body by the liver and kidneys. The body sweats to control temperature and not to remove toxins - sweat consists almost entirely of water, with some sodium and fat, none of which are toxic. Also, sweat is produced from some 2 - 5 million sweat glands around the body, and anti-perspirants only affect those in the armpit. Surprisingly, there are relatively few sweat glands in the armpit and they produce only about one per cent of the body's sweat - we are just more aware of it because the sweat can't evaporate as easily from under the arm as from other areas of the body. anti-perspirants work by dissolving in sweat to produce a thin coating on the skin that temporarily reduces underarm sweating, but does not alter the body's release of sweat to any significant degree.

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  Right across the world it is considered unacceptable to have damp patches and smell bad, and actually this is ranked by consumers significantly higher than dandruff, bad breath or greasy hair.

• Why do people sweat?

  Whether the extra heat comes from hardworking muscles in the gym, from over-stimulated nerves due to stress, or from high air temperatures and humidity, sweating is the body's way of naturally regulating its temperature.

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  The amount of sweat we produce depends upon the time of year - our bodies produce more sweat in summer than winter.

• What do I do about excess sweating?

  All people past puberty experience axillary (armpit) sweat and odour, and these are normal bodily functions. Excessive armpit sweating is known as axillary hyperhidrosis and is a variation of the normal sweating process. We understand that this can be a distressing problem for those who suffer from it. Whilst anti-perspirants can be effective in reducing normal levels of armpit sweating, there are occasions when the body requires something stronger. Unilever as a manufacturer and not a healthcare organisation is not in a position to suggest alternatives for your treatment, however, there is a great deal of information on the internet where you can review advice offered by experts about axillary hyperhidrosis. Our best suggestion if you are worried about excess sweat is to arrange to see your doctor and discuss with him/her possible treatment alternatives.

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  Did you know?

  The amount of sweat production has been linked to whether you are right or left handed - right handed people sweat more under their right armpit and left-handed people under their left armpit.