There are many antiperspirants on the market that target sweating, but there are only a handful that really get the job done, especially if you suffer from axillary, palmar, plantar or craniofacial hyperhidrosis (fancy names for excessive underarm, hands, feet, face/head/scalp sweating), or back or groin sweating.
If this is the case you inevitably need something more powerful, such as a clinical strength solution.
If your current deodorant doesn’t work very well then that is all about to change.
Considering different people prefer to keep their body free from sweat in different ways, this article will split the products into 4 main categories: sprays, wipes and roll-ons, as well as an aluminum-free deodorant section. We have also stated which parts of the body the product is suitable to be used on.
The best news of all is that all of these products are available to purchase online/over the counter so no prescription is needed. They are all suitable for men and women.
Antiperspirant Wipes for Excessive Sweating
SweatBlock Antiperspirant – Clinical Strength
SweatBlock is currently the most popular wipe on the market to deal with excessive sweating, and for good reason too. Not only is it doctor trusted and doctor recommended, but it has received unrivaled reviews from those who suffer from excessive sweating problems, which should tell you everything you need to know in regards to its effectiveness.
SweatBlock’s active ingredient is 14% Aluminum Chloride, which explains its effectiveness, as it is one of the most powerful ingredients to deal with sweating that is allowed on the market.
Each box gives you 8 wipes, which may not sound like a lot, but due to users stating that they attain an average of 6.3 days of being sweat-free per wipe, this results in an almost 2 month supply.
This is continuously rated as the best antiperspirant for women and men.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Face/Head, Feet, Groin, Hands
Sweat Shield Ultra Antiperspirant
Sweat Shield is very similar to SweatBlock. Its active ingredient is 15% Aluminum Chloride, which is ever so slightly more powerful than SweatBlock, but the main reason why a user may choose Sweat Shield over others is down to each box containing 10 wipes as opposed to 8. Users also state that each wipe gives you sweat protection of up to 7 days.
To be honest, we’re not completely sure why SweatBlock is so much more popular than Sweat Shield, as they both do what they are intended to do very well, and you even get 2 more wipes per box.
We can only assume that it is down to SweatBlock having more attractive packaging and being better marketed. Either way, it doesn’t particularly matter, as whichever one you choose you are bound to be happy with the results.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Face/Head, Feet, Groin, Hands
DERMAdoctor Antiperspirant Wipes
DERMAdoctor Wipes are different to SweatBlock and Sweat Shield in the way that each wipe is suitable to be used for just one day. Each box contains 30 wipes, and the active ingredient used is 19% Aluminum Zirconium.
A good reason to choose these wipes over others is if you have sensitive skin and cannot tolerate Aluminum Chloride based wipes, finding that the use of the ingredient causes irritation.
Aluminum Zirconium, on the other hand, is generally considered to be gentler on the skin and causes minimal irritation.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Face/Head, Feet, Groin, Hands
Antiperspirant Sprays for Excessive Sweating
Odaban Antipespirant Spray
If you have a serious problem with excessive sweating, as you notice your armpits still sweat after putting on deodorant, no matter how much you apply, Odaban Spray comes to the rescue. It contains the highest amount of aluminum chloride that is allowed in any deodorant – 20%, so you can be sure that it is highly effective in combating sweating.
It is used differently depending on whether you are a man or a woman. For a man two sprays is needed, and for a woman just a single spray.
Odaban is meant to be used before bedtime for best results, and provides up to 24-hour protection against sweating, whether you have a problem with your underarms, face, hands, or really just any area where sweating is a concern.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Face/Head, Feet, Groin, Hands
Klima Antiperspirant Deodorant
This antiperspirant from Klima is designed to protect users from both sweating and odor for up to 5 days.
This is something that is achieved by approximately 50% of users, depending on how severe your sweating problem is.
Aluminum Chloride is the main active ingredient, but the difference between Klima and other solutions is how there is no need to apply the product before bedtime. 3-5 sprays is the recommended amount for maximum effectiveness.
Suitable Use: Armpits
Antiperspirant Roll-Ons for Excessive Sweating
Certain Dri Anti-perspirant Roll-on
Certain-Dri features a formulation including 12% Aluminum Chloride as its active ingredient. It is also water-based rather than alcohol-based to significantly lessen the likelihood of any irritation occurring.
The Roll-on is recommended to be applied before bedtime for the best results, and ensures that you are protected for up to 72 hours from sweat and odor.
One of the most impressive things about Certain-Dri is how it was recommended by the majority of dermatologists compared to all other antiperspirant formulations combined in an independent study.
Suitable Use: Armpits
Maxim Prescription Strength Antiperspirant
Just as Certain-Dri was recommended by a majority of dermatologists in a study to combat excessive sweating, whether it be from a medical condition known as hyperhidrosis or from stress and anxiety sweating, Maxim has also won many plaudits.
It is currently recommended by over 1,000 Dermatologists and 400 Clinics nationwide.
One of the real advantages of Maxim is how it is effective for up to 96 hours after just a single application applied at bedtime, which is likely down to its higher formulation of Aluminum Chloride (15%) compared to Certain-Dri (12%).
Suitable Use: Armpits
Zerosweat Antiperspirant
Just like Maxim, Zerosweat Antiperspirant contains a formulation of 15% Aluminum Chloride. While it may originally look as if the bottle is quite small, you have to take into account that a single application before bedtime results in sweat and odor protection for up to a hugely impressive 7 days. Therefore, a single bottle lasts for up to 2 months, which is line with other wipes, sprays, and roll-ons designed to fight sweating.
Suitable Use: Armpits
Driclor Antiperspirant Roll On
Driclor manages to utilize 20% Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate as it active ingredient, yet still somehow manages to ensure that it is prescription-free and can be used on various parts of the body without irritation, including the armpits, back, feet and hands.
It works by blocking the sweat glands to the point that it shuts off sweat production, making a single application deliver protection for up to 3-4 days after applied before bedtime.
This is a great clinical strength antiperspirant.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Feet, Hands
Perspirex Underarm Roll-on
While one of the best reasons to use Perspirex is because it is clinically proven to be effective in dealing with axillary hyperhidrosis for 3-5 days with just one application, just as important is how the irritation it causes is kept down to a very minimum. As is typical, Aluminum Chloride is the main ingredient, but as Aluminum Lactate is used as a buffer irritation doesn’t occur.
Suitable Use: Armpits
MiracleDry AM/PM Antiperspirant System
MiracleDry has taken a unique approach in the way it fights odor and excessive sweating. The company has taken a two-pronged approach to combat axillary hyperhidrosis from all angles with its AM/PM Antiperspirant System.
As you’ve probably figured out Miracle AM is used once in the morning and Miracle PM once at night to eliminate excessive sweating, so your sweat glands are never given a chance to become overactive.
Ingredients include Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate (12%) and Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrex Gly (18%)/
Suitable Use: Armpits
Aluminum Free Deodorants
While deodorants and antiperspirants without aluminum aren’t usually particularly effective in eliminating excessive sweating, there are a few products that are worth taking a look at, if you really can’t tolerate aluminum-based antiperspirants. However, be warned that if you really do sweat profusely then you likely won’t get the results you’re looking for.
Vi-Tae Aluminum Free Deodorant
Not only does Vi-Tae not contain a hint of aluminum, it is also made from a 100% natural formulation, with ingredients ranging from pure dead sea salt, Atlantic kelp and witch hazel, to calendula, jasmine oil and lavender oil. While this makes the deodorant smell delightful, it also ensures that it is safe to be used anywhere on the body, and odor and excessive sweating are neutralized 100% naturally.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Hands, Feet, Groin
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Muddy H20 Pit Powder
Just like Vi-Tae, Pit Stop have designed different products for their non- aluminum antiperspirant for both men and women. As you would expect, the powder for women has more of a feminine scent, and the men’s more of a neutral scent.
However, the active ingredients of both are the same with sodium bicarbonate doing most of the work, with ingredients including arrowroot powder and corainaer seed among others also playing an important role in combating sweat and odor.
Suitable Use: Armpits, Back, Hands, Feet, Groin
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