Armpit deodorant for children: which ones are there, how to choose and use?

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is an intimate problem that not only an adult can face. If a child sweats, parents try to strengthen hygiene, often consult with specialists, finding out the cause of excessive sweating. And a specialist can advise the use of baby deodorants or other products of the same purpose.

You should first understand the terms themselves - deodorant and antiperspirant. It is a mistake to equate them, considering these names synonymous. Antiperspirant is a stronger drug, as it clogs the ducts of the sweat glands. By creating traffic jams, perspiration is also reduced. The deodorant eliminates the unpleasant sweat odor, and if sweat is released in small quantities, it really helps. We can say that deodorant masks the smell of sweat.

Armpit deodorant for children is an acceptable means, but you still have to study the composition. In fact, there can be no children’s antiperspirants, because blockage of the sweat ducts is not harmless. And if parents allow the child to use an adult remedy, this is completely unacceptable. If you think that the deodorant does not cope with the problem, take your child to a doctor. A dermatologist and therapist will help the child, find the cause of hyperhidrosis, and offer mild control measures.

In general, doctors give the following recommendations.

• The product you buy for a child should not create obstacles to natural perspiration. Therefore, antiperspirant is a prohibited option.
• The smell of baby deodorant should ideally be neutral. A light aroma of freshness, herbs, sea breeze - this is normal. But a brutal train or passionate aromas of citrus coming from a child are perceived strangely. And the child himself will not be comfortable with such an aroma.
• The main condition for choosing is the natural basis of the antiperspirant product, health safety. If this is a spray, then it should not irritate the mucous membrane. If aggressive components are present in the composition, this will cause allergies, as well as skin problems.

Basically, modern doctors advise a child to buy an alum-based remedy. In children's deodorant, plant essential oils with antiseptic properties, natural products with a drying effect (soda, starch, cosmetic clay), as well as herbal extracts with an astringent effect (sage and mint) may be present.

At about 10 years old (for someone earlier, for someone later), girls begin puberty. And he does not do without increased sweating. The smell of sweat becomes noticeable, causing discomfort to the girl herself. Often they do not dare to share an intimate problem even with their mother, and they secretly use mom's deodorants.

If a girl 7-9 years old then it’s not worth introducing her with special anti-sweat cosmetics at this age. It is enough to accustom the daughter to the daily shower, regular water procedures. It is worth revising the wardrobe: perhaps it has a lot of synthetics, which only provokes sweating.

Nearer to 10 years deodorant is already becoming a necessity. In order to instill cleanliness and the rules of prudent care for her body from an early age, her mother should talk to her daughter confidentially, perhaps go to a children's cosmetics store together and choose the option that can be used by children of this age. It is also necessary to show how to use the deodorant (to emphasize that the product can only be applied to clean, dry skin).

In boys, puberty comes later, but almost always by the age of 13 there is already a need to purchase a deodorant. Try not to force things: until a certain time, showers, natural clothes, and self-control help.

Modern manufacturers are constantly updating the product line, coming up with new forms. The choice of children's products is not so great, but nevertheless among them you can find a hypoallergenic composition, safe and harmless products with a natural base.

Types of antiperspirants:

• sticks - usually flavored;
• ball means - the most common form;
• sprays - suitable for the first experience;
• deo deodorants - are available in the form of a cream or gel in a tube with a dispenser;
• powdery deodorants - applied to the skin with a brush;
• mineral - natural anti-allergenic product based on mineral salts or alum.

What kind of products to buy, the parent decides based on reviews and recommendations. Do not forget to read the composition.

In the ranking of the best funds for girls will be the following.

• Lavera. This product is based on herbal ingredients. The formula of the remedy is really good. The disadvantages of the deodorant include its high cost and a little reminiscent of a medicine smell.
• Ziaja. This is a well-known Polish brand, the product contains mainly natural ingredients, the main of which are green olive leaves.
• Neobio This is a German product intended for girls, based on its natural formula.Girls also like the fragrances presented in the series: sandalwood-jasmine, sage-bamboo, raspberries and black currants.
• Deonat. The product is based on alum stone. Non-aggressive cleanses the skin of germs. It acts gently, is used very economically, the price is reasonable.
• Eva Naturafor Teens. Girls will enjoy the invigorating peach smell of deodorant. It is suitable for those involved in sports or dancing. The product slows down sweating, protects against sweat odor, leaves no stains.
• Aloe Ever Shield. American product presented in the form of a pencil. Like a fresh smell, versatility of use and a safe composition.
• Crystal These are alum-based products that are suitable for use by a child. There is a large selection of shades of flavor.

The best manufacturers of deodorants for boys.

• Clever Spider-Man. This is the most famous anti-sweat product that parents of boys 10-12 years old are actively buying today. It has a light unobtrusive aroma, gently acts and does not irritate the skin.
• Veleda. Deodorant sprays can also be used by teenage boys. True, there is a bottle of such a tool is not cheap.
• "Bark". The Russian brand, which is pleasantly pleased with the price / quality ratio.
• Green Mom. Another domestic product, often recommended by pediatricians as the first anti-sweat remedy.
• Valmont. Take a look at this Swiss product. The price is not cheap, but manufacturers are very careful about the composition.
• Avene. French product that does not cause irritation and any discomfort associated with the use of personal care products.

And, of course, explain to the child that only he can use his deodorant. Sharing with friends, family members this tool is unacceptable.

When choosing a product for children, pay attention not only to the advertised means. Read the composition, destination, recommended age. It is logical that you will not find funds for boys and girls of 7-8 years old. If the need for an anti-sweat product arose at that age, you first go to the doctor, and only then decide what to choose if the doctor is not against using deodorant.

Criterias of choice.

• Structure. There should not be zinc and aluminum compounds in the baby product, there should be no alcohol and parabens in it. If this is in the formula of the remedy, the risk of skin irritation is very high. Look for products with a natural base - with essential oils and herbal extracts.
• Scent. It should be gentle and light, refuse any obsession and harshness. Sticks in this sense are safer. But sprays can spread a strangling aroma, which is even dangerous. If the child has allergies, asthma, refuse the spray.
• Release form. And in this criterion, sprays lose. Yet application safety is first and foremost. A child may accidentally release a stream of air from a balloon past, get into his eyes, because sprays are potentially dangerous. Dry or ball deodorants in this sense are preferable.

Finally, the product should appeal to the child himself. If its fragrance seems strange, repulsive, look for something else. Otherwise, deodorant will gather dust on a shelf in the bathroom.

The first and main rule: first hygiene procedures and only then the use of deodorant. If a child applies the product on an unwashed body, the odor will only intensify. Teach your child to a simple algorithm: a clean body, a dry body and only then a layer of deodorant.

Other important points of use:

• you do not need to apply a sweat remedy at night - the child should take a light shower before going to bed, skin at night should breathe;
• if hair has already appeared in the armpit, it is time to teach a girl or boy to get rid of it (in a safe way), unfortunately, hair exacerbates sweating;
• teach your child not to wear clothes immediately after he used deodorant (2-3 minutes, the product should dry on the skin).

Finally, explain to the child that combining flavored deodorant and perfume is unacceptable. Mixed odors will follow the teenager like a strangling train. And if you do not dare to speak frankly with such a child on such intimate topics, if you can’t find the right words, the YouTube videos will help you out.

About how old you can use deodorant and cologne, see the next video from Dr. Komarovsky.