‘Tis the season of stepping outside and immediately feeling drenched in sweat.
Is there such a thing as too much deodorant?
How can you see to it your deodorant, uh, works?
We asked derms for their summertime advice.
When should you apply deodorant?
The exact timing doesnt really matter.
But the timing itself doesnt necessarily make a difference.
Feel free to swipe on whenever youd like, just verify your pits arent wet while you apply.
How often can you reapply?
it’s possible for you to apply as often as you likeassuming the formula doesn’t irritate your skin.
“Traditional deodorants contain more ingredients, which puts the patient at increased risk for skin irritation.”
How to reapply correctly.
“Ideally right after a bath or shower,” says King.
Or if you’re reapplying on the go, she recommends wetting the top of the crystal before swiping.
That way, the crystal will impart a film on your skin when you apply.
The takeaway.
Ultimately, you’re able to apply deodorant as much as you like (swipe on!
