Should you put deodorant on your feet?

There are approximately 125,000 sweat glands on each foot. An antiperspirant deodorant is an easy-to-use remedy for sweaty feet. These products work by temporarily blocking the sweat glands. The American Academy of Dermatology recommend applying antiperspirant to dry feet before bed and washing it off in the morning.

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Is it okay to use deodorant on feet?

A simple smelly feet remedy is to use an antiperspirant on your feet. The deodorant you use on your underarms to keep them dry can be every bit as good on sweaty feet. Spray deodorants can be easiest for this, although roll-ons allow you target the area more accurately.

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Why do people put deodorant on their feet?

It stops your feet from sweating.

At night, rub some deodorant on your soles. Just like your armpits, it can keep your feet from sweating. Even better, it can make your feet smell better, too.

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Where do you put deodorant on your feet?

"Hard deodorant antiperspirant works better." Rub it once on the top of each foot across your knuckles and over the arch, and below from the ball of your foot to the heel. Just make sure your feet get their own bar of deodorant, and that you keep your feet's deodorant away from your armpits.

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Can I put deodorant on my socks?

The product used needs to be used on the skin, not on the garment or socks.

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Quick tip: How to stop foot sweat

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Does deodorant stop sweaty feet?

An antiperspirant deodorant is an easy-to-use remedy for sweaty feet. These products work by temporarily blocking the sweat glands. The American Academy of Dermatology recommend applying antiperspirant to dry feet before bed and washing it off in the morning.

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How do you get rid of stinky feet?

If you have stinky feet, you should wash your feet every day. You can wash them as you shower or you can scrub them in a tub with warm water. Dry your feet thoroughly, including between the toes. You should also keep your toenails clean and trimmed, and file off any dead skin on your feet.

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How do you deodorize sweaty feet?

Soak your feet in a mixture of Epsom salts and water, or vinegar and water.
  1. With Epsom salts, combine half a cup in a tub of warm water and soak your feet for 15 minutes. ...
  2. Using vinegar, combine two-parts water to one-part vinegar and soak for 15 minutes.

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Is it OK to put deodorant on your pubes?

Though it may seem logical to swipe some antiperspirant down there, most ob/gyns don't advise applying anything to your pubic area because you risk irritating the sensitive skin, both externally and internally, and disrupting the natural bacteria environment if anything gets inside you.

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Should deodorant be put on body or clothes?

Do not put the perfume or deodorant on your clothes. They are meant to be put on your skin and will be effective only then. When applying a deodorant spray, you must hold the can about 10 to 15 cms away from your armpits and then spray.

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Why do girls put deodorant behind their knees?

Legs. You can apply deodorant on your inner thighs and behind the knees. It prevents chafing (especially if you go running or jogging) and as these areas radiate heat, you'd smell amazing all day.

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Why should I wear deodorant to bed?

At night, your body temperature drops, which means you sweat less. When your sweat glands are less active, your sweat ducts may be able to better absorb the aluminum-based active ingredient in antiperspirant. Overnight, the product has time to sink in and effectively block those sweat ducts.

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Does deodorant help with heels?

We get it, you may be used to only applying deodorant to your under arms. However, sliding some on your feet will help make them sweat-proof in your clear heels. The trick is to put a little deodorant on the bottom of your feet a few hours before your event so it has time to close off your pores.

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Why do my feet sweat so bad?

Feet have more sweat glands per square inch than any other area of your body, so it's no surprise that everyone experiences sweaty feet from time to time. It's normal for feet to sweat more when it's hot or you're participating in a strenuous activity that elevates your body temperature.

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Will shaving my pubic hair smell?

Pubic hair holds on to residual urine, vaginal discharge, blood and semen. Bacteria line up all along the hair shaft just lunching it up and creating odor. (Very appetizing, I know.) Trimming your pubic hair reduces that surface area for bacteria, thus reducing odor.

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How do you hygiene your pubic hair?

Pubic hair doesn't require its own beauty regimen, as long as you're showering on a regular basis. "It just needs to be washed with soap and water," says Dr. Knopman. Seriously: There's no real need to shampoo it, condition it, give it an oil treatment, or treat it to a spa day.

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What is sweaty feet called?

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive foot sweating)

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When I open my legs it smells?

There are several possible causes for this phenomenon, such as poor hygiene, bacterial or fungal infections, or even certain medical conditions. Poor hygiene is the most common cause of smelling yourself through your pants. This could be due to not showering regularly or not changing clothes often enough.

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Why do sweaty feet smell different to armpits?

There are microbes living there, too, and once those new sweat glands turn on, the bacteria go to work gobbling up your body's secretions and discharging smelly waste, too. This is also why stinky armpits smell totally different from stinky feet — different sweat, different microbes.

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Why does my husband's towel stink after he showers?

Despite our best efforts to keep them clean, towels often develop a less-than-fresh smell. One of the main causes of this is detergent build-up. Over time, soap residue accumulates in the fibres of the towels, stopping them from absorbing as much water as possible, and from drying as well as they could.

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Why won't my feet stop smelling?

The main causes of smelly feet are a build-up of sweat and bacteria on them and fungal infections like athlete's foot. The amount you sweat can be affected by: hot weather. exercise.

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Is it normal for my 6 year old to have smelly armpits?

We all know armpits stink, but we don't expect it until puberty. It's not actually uncommon for younger kids to have armpit smells. This smell is due to bacteria, sweat, and hormone changes. And as long as your child doesn't have any other signs of puberty, and they're under the age of eight, it's not a concern.

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Should I put deodorant on after showering?

Clean and dry does the trick

Washing first will get rid of old sweat, while ensuring your skin is completely dry means you won't dilute your deo. So it figures that right after you dry off from showering is a great time to use your deodorant.

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