Antiperspirant
Antiperspirant
Antiperspirant (/ˌæntɪˈpɜːrəspɪrənt/) is a type of personal hygiene product designed to control sweating and body odor.
Etymology
The term "antiperspirant" is derived from the Latin words "anti" meaning against, and "perspirare" which means to sweat.
Definition
An Antiperspirant is a substance applied to the skin, especially the underarms, to reduce the amount of sweat produced by the sweat glands. It often contains aluminum compounds which work by temporarily blocking the sweat ducts, thereby reducing the amount of perspiration that reaches the skin's surface.
Related Terms
- Deodorant: Unlike antiperspirants, deodorants do not prevent sweating. Instead, they work by masking or neutralizing the smell of sweat. Some products combine both antiperspirant and deodorant properties.
- Sweat Glands: These are small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat. There are two types of sweat glands: eccrine glands, which are found all over the body, and apocrine glands, which are found in the armpits and groin.
- Aluminum Compounds: These are the active ingredients in most antiperspirants. They work by forming a temporary plug within the sweat duct that stops the flow of sweat to the skin's surface.
- Hyperhidrosis: This is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating. Antiperspirants are often used as a treatment for hyperhidrosis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antiperspirant
- Wikipedia's article - Antiperspirant
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