In the world of products designed to manage sweat and body odor, there is often confusion. Some people say deodorant, advertisements promote antiperspirants and, more recently, you may come across the term anti-odorant. What do these names actually mean, and how do they differ?
Deodorant
How it works: Deodorants help reduce the perception of body odor. They do not affect perspiration itself.
Typical ingredients: Zinc compounds, plant oils, botanical extracts, or fragrance components.
Antiperspirant
How it works: Antiperspirants contain aluminum salts, which reduce underarm moisture.
Purpose: To limit or temporarily reduce sweating.
Note: Some people prefer to avoid antiperspirants if they want to maintain their natural perspiration process.
Anti-odorant
A newer term sometimes used for products formulated to help manage the perception of odor for longer periods.
Difference from deodorant: In practice, the concepts are similar. Some brands use anti-odorant to describe products intended for areas beyond underarms, such as feet or shoes.
How to Choose
Want to manage odor while allowing natural perspiration? → Consider a deodorant or an anti-odorant (aluminum-free).
Prefer to reduce underarm moisture? → Choose an antiperspirant, keeping in mind that it contains aluminum salts.
ZINDEO – deodorant and anti-odorant in one
ZINDEO is an aluminum-free deodorant + anti-odorant option formulated with:
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zinc to help reduce odor,
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plant oils for a smooth application,
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botanical extracts for a naturally inspired feel.
✨ The result: a simple, gentle deodorant routine with minimalistic ingredients.
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