Antiperspirant
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Head or face sweating, trunk sweatingDue to its almost 40-year history, odaban - Spray has developed over time into an all-rounder for use in sweating problems on a wide variety of skin areas. Many of our customers also use odaban very successfully for sweating on the head, sweating on the face or sweating on the torso. Relieve sweating in prosthesesWe have received a lot of positive feedback from prosthesis wearers who used odaban - Spray to control the annoying sweating in prosthesis liners. The application to these areas does not pose any problem. However, when using the odaban - Spray on the face, we always recommend using a cosmetic pad to apply it, since the product could get into the eyes if sprayed directly. Application of the odaban Spray on different areasWhen using the odaban spray on different parts of the body, you should make sure that only individual affected areas and not the entire body are treated with odaban spray. Especially when used on the head, it is very important to only treat individual skin areas and not the entire head.
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Profuse sweating of the feet
Sweating is a completely natural bodily function. In this way, the body balances its body temperature and keeps it in the healthy range. At the same time, sweating serves to cool the skin and body. The amount of sweat produced varies from person to person. Excessive sweating can occur either all over the body or locally, such as on the hands or feet.Humans have a large number of sweat glands, especially on their forehead and feet. Nowadays, our feet are mostly in socks and shoes, so that the exchange of heat and moisture is often hampered. Anyone who then also suffers from excessive sweat production has several problems at once: The permanent moisture causes the skin to swell and becomes susceptible to germs and fungi. As soon as bacteria decompose the fresh, odorless sweat, unpleasantly smelling feet develop. Socks and shoes get damp and gradually ruin the footwear. This can even go so far that sweaty feet can be very stressful for people and even become a "love killer". Reasons for heavy sweating on the feetExcessive sweating on the feet can have very different reasons. Socks or shoes made of artificial material can impede the moisture balance, so that not enough air gets to the skin. You should therefore always wear socks made of pure cotton and shoes made of materials that can quickly transport moisture to the outside. Appropriate foot care and hygiene is essentialEveryone wants to avoid unpleasant odors. With the right foot care, this can also be limited or prevented. Daily washing or a warm foot bath have a relaxing effect and at the same time clean the feet thoroughly. The feet should then be dried thoroughly. The Odaban foot and shoe powder is also sprinkled into the shoes to do something about foot and shoe odor in the long term and permanently. The Odaban foot and shoe powder works with the natural power of the kawa kawa plant and stops annoying odors on feet and in shoes. The powder is sprinkled into the shoes to do something about foot and shoe odor in the long term and permanently. In order to achieve long-term protection of up to 6 months, it is necessary to use the product consistently for 7-10 days. The Odaban foot and shoe powder also has an antibacterial and anti-fungal effect.
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Sweating
Sweating is a completely normal metabolic process in the human body and can still be extremely unpleasant for many people: the skin becomes shiny, sweat stains form and finally an unpleasant odor develops.And yet sweating has a very simple and convincing function: to cool down the body, because in order for the sweat to be able to evaporate, it needs energy and this comes from the warmth of the skin. Sweat consists of 99% water. The composition of sweat depends on various factors, but as a rule the ion concentration is lower than the composition of other body fluids such as blood, which is why it is called hypotonic fluid.In addition to water, sweat also contains a large number of salts (especially NaCl and KCl in dissociated form), lactic acid, urea and uric acid, amino acids, carbonates such as formic acid or butyric acid and also cholesterol, sugar and ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in low concentrations. Bicarbonate is also found in sweat as an alkaline element. The pH of sweat depends on the sweat rate. With increased sweating, the pH value increases to alkaline values, because with an increasing sweat flow rate, the concentration of lactic acid decreases and the concentration of bicarbonate increases. However, when the flow rate is low, the sweat is acidic. Heavy sweatingThose who naturally only sweat a little and are largely spared the negative effects can consider themselves lucky. Others, on the other hand, have the misfortune to suffer from heavy sweating. 1-2% of people in Germany are affected by excessive sweat production, regardless of the temperature and the time of day or year. These people report severe sweating in situations that are not psychologically stressful or even "out of the blue".Up to 100mg of sweat is often produced in an armpit within five seconds.However, this does not mean that this problem only affects the armpits, as there is also increased sweating on the hands and feet. Possible consequences of excessive sweatingThose affected are very often unsettled in the presence of others and do not dare to give others their sweaty hand. Visible sweat stains are constantly forming under the armpits and despite intensive personal hygiene, there can always be a smell of sweat, which can be very unpleasant for your partner or in professional situations. But there are - in addition to thorough personal hygiene - some starting points to curb excessive sweating. What helps against heavy sweating?Aluminum chloride offers a gentle, inexpensive and very effective method of getting sweaty problems under control. The solution has long been available in pharmacies, mostly in the form of a deodorant roller. In a suitable concentration, aluminum chloride ensures that the sweat ducts in the treated areas narrow. At the same time, a complex is formed that closes the sweat outlets like a plug, so that sweating is effectively regulated.The question is repeatedly raised in the media as to whether aluminum in antiperspirants is harmful to health. However, since for many people only an antiperspirant with aluminum achieves the desired effect and the quality of life of people is greatly reduced without an effective antiperspirant, the following is an attempt to counteract this myth.The Odaban antiperspirant spray, for example, releases 1.5 µg of aluminum per spray and armpit with a single application. Since the Odaban antiperspirant is only used once or twice a week with one or two sprays per armpit, only approx. 9 µg aluminum is released per week. The Odaban antiperspirant is thus far below the systematic release quantity calculated by the Federal Office for Risk Assessment and far below the tolerable intake level of aluminum for a 60kg adult, which the Federal Office for Risk Assessment specifies at 60.2 µg per week.The practical Odaban spray is applied preventively and in a minimal dosage directly to the affected areas of skin in the evening before going to bed. Sweating is effectively regulated after just one application. The finely tuned formula also protects gently and reliably against skin irritations such as burning or itching. With a result of up to 90% less perspiration after only three applications, the effectiveness of the Odaban spray has been dermatologically tested and confirmed by a renowned institute. The subjects, who all suffered from increased sweat production, were treated with the Odaban antiperspirant once a day in the evening for 3 days.The other armpit was left untreated throughout the trial and served as a control. After just 3 days of use, the test persons showed a reduction in the amount of sweat of up to 90%, with the average sweat reduction being around 71%.Numerous skin clinics and dermatologists therefore recommend odaban® even for heavy sweating.
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Heavy sweating
Sweating is a vital process that serves to regulate the body's temperature. It protects us from overheating and makes a significant contribution to keeping our body temperature constant. Because: When sweat evaporates, heat is withdrawn from the body and a cooling effect occurs.So sweating is something like our very own, natural air conditioning system. But what happens when the air conditioning is running at full speed even though our body doesn't need to cool down at all? In Germany, about 5 million people are affected by excessive sweating. You sweat far more than is necessary for actual heat regulation. When is sweating considered excessive?Sweat patches under the arms or beads of perspiration on the forehead – excessive sweating can present itself in many different ways. It may affect the whole body or only certain areas such as the feet, back or face. It is difficult to determine exactly when sweating becomes truly excessive, as the transition between normal and excessive perspiration is gradual. The human body has around three million sweat glands. Depending on physical exertion, fitness level and outside temperature, these glands can produce between 0.5 and 3 litres of sweat per hour. For example, well-trained athletes tend to sweat more quickly and more intensely than untrained individuals, so during a strenuous training session they can easily produce up to three litres of sweat. In contrast, excessive sweating is generally said to occur when the body produces a large amount of sweat continuously without physical exertion and at normal ambient temperatures. In such cases, the affected areas of the body are difficult or almost impossible to keep dry. Many sufferers report troublesome sweat patches under the arms or beads of sweat on the forehead even shortly after their morning wash. They tend to sweat constantly from getting up until going to bed and are unable to control the perspiration with ordinary hygiene measures. The affected skin areas remain continuously damp, and in cases of very heavy sweating, even wet. Even extensive body care, frequent dabbing of sweat, washing hands and applying moisturiser bring little relief, as the sweat becomes visible again just a few minutes after any hygiene measure. Possible causesHeavy sweating can initially have very different causes. For reasons that are not yet understood, some people's sweat glands produce more sweat than the body's natural metabolic processes require. Your sweat glands are just plain overactive. While for some of those affected, even minor stimuli, such as slightly warmer temperatures, positive or negative emotions, are sufficient to get the sweating going, other affected people start sweating without such a trigger being present.When looking for the causes, however, psychological factors and stress often also play an important role. In addition, profuse sweating can be the result of an unhealthy lifestyle. Obesity and lack of exercise can contribute to increased perspiration and have a negative effect on the organism. In this context, fluid intake in particular plays an important role. Those affected should definitely drink enough to compensate for the body's loss of fluids through sweating. A balanced diet and regular exercise also keep the metabolism in balance and thus not only contribute to an improvement in general well-being, but can also support the natural regulation of perspiration.
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Show us your feet, show us your shoes
Tip 1: It depends on the right shoe materialSweaty feet are an uncomfortable thing, no matter what the weather. It is not only the sweating itself that is perceived as unpleasant, but also the well-known "cheese foot smell". A horror show for women and men. On hot days, it is therefore essential to ensure that the shoe material is breathable in order to prevent sweating as effectively as possible. The breathable material ensures good air circulation and is therefore able to transport enough fresh air into the shoe. This creates a cooling effect that can prevent unnecessary sweating and annoying odours. Tip 2: Less sweating thanks to effective antiperspirantsIt may be that breathable materials alone do not prevent feet from sweating in midsummer. But even at lower temperatures, some people sweat heavily on their feet. In both cases, the motto is: no need to panic. There is help here too. If your feet don't stop sweating despite wearing the right footwear, it's a good idea to try an antiperspirant. This causes the sweat pores on the feet to narrow and less sweat to escape.But an antiperspirant for feet? This may sound strange to many people, because when they think of heavy sweating and antiperspirants, they tend to think of the armpit area. Nevertheless, there are also antiperspirants that can be used all over the body, i.e. also when the feet sweat heavily. And that makes perfect sense when you consider how many sweat glands people have on their feet.So if you want to be sure that your feet stay as dry as possible even in midsummer, you should simply try an antiperspirant. Tip 3: A powder for feet and shoesYes, that exists too. Used alongside an antiperspirant or on its own, a foot and shoe powder helps create a germ-free environment inside the shoe. Although the powder itself does not reduce foot perspiration, its antibacterial, germ-reducing effect ensures a neutral smell for both feet and shoes. It is therefore the perfect product for anyone who is tired of dealing with smelly feet and shoes. It is important to always treat the shoes as well when dealing with sweaty feet and unpleasant foot odour! The reason: when our feet sweat, the moisture inevitably seeps into the material of the shoe. Only when bacteria break down the fresh sweat does the so-called “cheese smell” develop. So it is not enough to treat only the feet. Those who treat just their feet and then slip back into their favourite shoes will not get rid of the cheesy smell, because the bacteria responsible for the unpleasant odour are still present inside the shoe. This is why using an antibacterial shoe powder is essential. Conclusion: Sweaty feet are an unpleasant issue. But with the right care, a powder or an antiperspirant can help effectively. Then you can finally enjoy strolling through the city, sitting in your favourite café or walking barefoot through the park again.
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Antiperspirant or Deodorant?
How is an antiperspirant different from a deodorant?Antiperspirants are fundamentally different from deodorants in terms of their effect and use. By forming pore plugs, antiperspirants reduce the amount of sweat escaping or direct the sweat to areas of the skin where perspiration can occur more easily. Deodorants contain odor-inhibiting ingredients that mostly cover or absorb the smell of sweat. Deodorants also contain antiperspirant ingredients, but usually in such a small amount that the problem of underarm wetness is not reduced by a deodorant. Differences in use between antiperspirant and deodorantAntiperspirants also differ greatly from deodorants in terms of how they are used: While a deodorant is used daily, usually after morning hygiene, antiperspirants are applied less often. The Odaban - Spray is only used in the evening before going to bed. After initial daily application, application can be quickly reduced to just 1-2 times per week. This brings a strong sense of independence and freedom, since you no longer have to think about using a deodorant every day.These differences are noticeable in the effect as well as in the price. A deodorant usually only costs a few pounds, whereas antiperspirants are usually more expensive depending on size and quality. However, the higher price of an antiperspirant is put into perspective noticeably if you consider that just 30 ml of antiperspirant can last for half a year when used under the armpits. A deodorant, on the other hand, usually only lasts a few weeks.This effectively saves money, reduces the hassle of having to buy more and protects the environment.
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Skin Tolerance
Antiperspirant skin toleranceAn antiperspirant should always be used in the evening to prevent possible skin irritation. Ideally right before bed. Another important aspect when using the Odaban antiperspirant spray is that the skin must be "dust dry" at the time of application. There sould be no residual moisture left on the skin. In order to achieve this, the skin can also be pre-treated with a commercially available talcum powder, available in any pharmacy. A hair dryer can also be used to get the residual moisture out of the armpits, for example. There is a very simple reason why the skin should be dry when using an antiperspirant. The active ingredient in an antiperspirant is usually an aluminum compound or a combination of different aluminum salts. If this active ingredient comes into contact with water or sweat, an undesirable by-product called aluminum hydroxide is formed. This by-product can cause skin irritation, which can cause a slight burning sensation and redness. To counteract these skin irritations, Odaban's antiperspirant does not contain water as a carrier, but high-proof alcohol. Another advantage compared to the carrier water is that the alcohol evaporates very quickly during a spraying process and only a small percentage remains on the skin surface - so the active ingredient "aluminium chloride" has no chance to react with the water. Antiperspirant for very sensitive skinIf you have very sensitive skin, we also recommend spraying the Odaban antiperspirant onto a cotton or cosmetic pad and then dabbing the area of skin to be treated with this pad. The application on the head area should always be done with a cotton or cosmetic pad. Never spray the spray directly on your face. Avoid application errorsThe Odaban antiperspirant spray should not be used together with other products, such as a night cream. If a night cream is usually used, the cream should not be used during the first 2-3 days of Odaban use. After the antiperspirant has brought about initial regulation, which usually happens after about 3-5 applications, it is sufficient to only use the antiperspirant as needed. On the days in between, a night cream can be used as usual.Another mistake that is often made when using the spray is applying too much Odaban antiperspirant spray per application. 1 spray per armpit is sufficient. Product residue should be washed off normally the morning after use.
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