Greetings, dear readers of my blog. Agree that when it’s hot outside, the problem of fighting sweat becomes very pressing. But this can be dealt with by choosing the right protection. Therefore, today we are looking at Vichy deodorants + reviews from those who use them.
What is antiperspirant for?
Sweating is a natural physiological process. This is how the body protects itself from overheating and removes toxic substances. There are about 3 million sweat glands on the body. These “factories” work properly both day and night. They have no vacations or days off.
The product produced by the sweat glands consists of 97% water. But there are other components to it as well.
Apocrine glands are located in certain areas of the body (including the armpits). They secrete a special secretion containing proteins. On the surface of the skin, these substances begin to decompose. At the same time, in a warm, humid environment, microorganisms multiply and develop. It is accompanied by the release of waste products.
All these factors contribute to the fact that sweat acquires a specific aroma. Deodorants and antiperspirants help to cope with this problem. Most people don't see the difference between these two cosmetics. But it exists – and, moreover, it’s big.
Deodorants contain disinfectant additives, alcohol and fragrances that destroy microorganisms. Components that reduce the activity of enzymes involved in the formation of sweat “aromas” can also be added here. But deodorants do not save you from heavy sweating, since they do not affect this process at all.
Antiperspirants are another matter. The components contained in their composition temporarily freeze the work of the apocrine glands. This occurs by thickening the skin and constricting the sweat glands.
“2-in-1” cosmetics are very popular - deodorant + antiperspirant in one bottle. They not only kill microorganisms, but also reduce sweating.
Vichy anti-sweat products
This manufacturer has a series of products that regulate sweating. I carefully studied the composition of each. Remember, my friends, that the ingredients on the label are listed in descending order.
The ingredient that comes first is found in larger quantities. The ingredient that is in last place is the least in the composition. And the percentage composition of the ingredients is the commercial property of the company and is not subject to disclosure.
Main active components:
- Vichy thermal water is a unique ingredient that moisturizes the skin and saturates it with minerals. Read more in the article “thermal water”;
- aluminum chlorohydrate is a bacteriostatic. Helps cope with the unpleasant odor of sweat;
- dimethicone – used in deodorants against white spots;
- perlite is a powerful absorbent;
- aluminum sesquichlorohydrate – regulates the process of sweating. Present in cosmetics for sensitive skin;
- Iodopropylbutylcarbamate is an antiseptic.
Please note: the products do not contain aluminum chloride. This is where aluminum chloral hydrate is found. This is a softer derivative. There is a deodorant in the Vichy line completely without aluminum (that is, without aluminum salts). But it is not yet sold in our country.
As the manufacturer indicates, all Vichy products are safe. It can be used by pregnant and lactating women. The components present in the composition do not enter the bloodstream. However, you should use products containing salicylic acid and retinol with caution.
Vichy cosmetic products are suitable for men and women. However, there is a separate men's series with a dark, laconic design. I'll tell you about it further.
Below I bring to your attention Vichy's anti-sweat remedies. So get to know them and choose which option is better.
ARTICLES ON THE TOPIC:
Ball with white cap
Ingredients: thermal water, aluminum hydrochloride, stearyl ether PPG-15, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-33, dimethicone, white water lily flower extract, sodium palmitol proline.
Provides gentle protection for 48 hours, designed for those with sensitive skin and after hair removal
Roll-on, for sensitive skin, Vichy
There is no alcohol or parabens in the composition. Can be used from the age of 14. Volume – 50 ml. Judging by the reviews, this product meets the manufacturer's stated characteristics. Yes, you will see this for yourself by reading the opinions of those who use this tool.
Dasha: I didn’t even expect that there would be such an effect. Given my active lifestyle, I thought I couldn’t cope. But the product withstood the weight and is worthy of an “excellent” rating. Protects all day, leaves no marks
Anyuta: This is a super remedy! I advise you to buy it for those who have not yet chosen suitable protection for themselves. Works well in both winter and summer.
Nastya: I’ve been using it for several years now, I haven’t come across a better product.
Anti-stress – 72 hours protection with red cap
Ingredients: thermal water, aluminum chlorohydrate, dimethicone, aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, steret-100, copolymer, perfume, perlite, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, iodopropyl butyl carbamate, French rose extract.
This product works even under severe emotional stress, when strong protection is needed
It can be applied not only to the skin of the armpits, but also to the feet. This roll-on applicator is designed for all skin types, including sensitive ones. This is a universal remedy - suitable for both men and women.
Roll-on, against white and yellow spots, Vichy
This product contains a lower percentage of aluminum salts, as these substances can leave stains on clothes. In this regard, here part of the aluminum salts is replaced by the adsorbing mineral perlite.
This product contains no parabens or alcohol. It has a hypoallergenic formula. Can be used from 18 years of age. Volume – 50 ml.
Irishka: I saw enough advertising and decided to buy it and test it for myself. The aroma of desik is of course masculine, but it quickly dissipates. But it works just fine. Does its job perfectly.
Darina: Excellent tool! the effect of its use lasts 2 days. After no allergies or discomfort. The applicator lasts at least 1.5 months. In general, a profitable deodorant 🙂
Against white and yellow spots with green cap
There are 2 products in this series - roll-on deodorant and aerosol. Can be used for any skin type, including hypersensitive ones. The spray differs from the deodorant ball in the method of application, texture and fewer active ingredients. Therefore, if you sweat excessively, use ball-type ones.
The products are intended for those who seek to combine delicate skin care and sweat protection. And so that there are no stains on clothes 🙂
Roll-on antiperspirant
Ingredients: water, aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, PPG-15 stearyl ether, cetearyl alcohol, ceteareth-33, iodopropyl butyl carbamate, PEG-4 dialurate, PEG-4 laurate.
Severe stress, excitement, heat - these are just a few factors that provoke sweating. And it would be possible not to pay attention to it, if not for the wet circles under the arms and the unpleasant smell. Deodorants will save the situation.
- Deodorants and antiperspirants: what's the difference?
- Composition and active components
- Rules of application
- Product overview and user reviews
- Deodorants for men: review and reviews
Deodorants and antiperspirants: what's the difference?
Everyone knows that these are not the same thing, but few are able to clearly explain how these two remedies differ from each other and which is better to choose (and most importantly, why). Let us help you understand the difference.
Eliminates sweat odor without affecting skin moisture and perspiration levels. Simply put, the problem of wet circles under the arms will not be solved.
limit the production of sweat in the apocrine glands, working due to aluminum or zinc salts. These substances penetrate the sweat glands and, in contact with sweat, form a kind of gel that reduces the release of moisture.
As for Vichy deodorizing products, they combine several characteristics.
Safety: suitable even for women during pregnancy and lactation, as they do not have a systemic effect. In other words, the active components do not enter the bloodstream.
Ease of use.
Deodorant and antiperspirant are not the same thing. © iStock
Composition and active components
The formulas are based on minerals.
Magnesium (magnesium oxide) is hygroscopic and absorbs excess moisture, keeping skin clean and dry.
Calcium has a calming and restorative effect, which is important after shaving or hair removal.
Chlorine and bicarbonates needed to maintain acid-base balance.
Sodium Helps moisturize sensitive skin.
Vitamin B5 (panthenol) - one of the most famous healing and soothing components. Works well for cuts and irritations in the delicate area of the armpits.
Zinc gluconate has antibacterial properties and neutralizes unpleasant odors.
Rules of application
Review of VICHY deodorants and user reviews
The basis of the formulas of Vichy deodorizing products is the same. But, depending on the purpose of the product, the percentage of active substances may change.
For example, aluminum salts can stain clothing, but reducing their levels will reduce the effectiveness of the product. Therefore, in products that do not leave marks on clothing, some of the aluminum salts are replaced with the absorbent mineral perlite.
Deodorants and antiperspirants are produced in different formats.
Ball
The most popular products that perfectly protect against sweat and do not stain clothes. To do this, after application, you must wait until the skin is completely dry.
Antiperspirant deodorant 48 hours Vichy roll-on against white and yellow spots
Its main advantages are quick drying, a velvety skin feeling and two days of continuous protection. Does not leave stains on clothes.
Catherine:
Deodorant roll-on 48 h Vichy for sensitive skin
The soft formula, adapted for sensitive skin, eliminates sweat odor, soothes the skin and prevents irritation after depilation.
Daria:
Vichy roll-on deodorant that regulates excess sweating
Recommended for those who are concerned about excessive sweating, it works for 48 hours: it neutralizes unpleasant odor, does not cause discomfort, and dries out the skin.
Sabina:
Anti-stress deodorant Vichy 72 hours protection against excess sweating
A product with a long-lasting effect (three days) is suitable for those who are concerned about excessive sweating.
Dinara:
“5+! No more wet spots on clothes.”
Marina:
"Best! This is my first time using it and I love it! The deodorant coped with increased sweating 100%. There is simply no smell of sweat! I am very pleased!"
It is better to use deodorant in the evening, after taking a shower or bath. © iStock
Spray, cream, mineral
It is impossible to add many active ingredients to the spray, so its effect is most short-lived. But this minus is compensated by three advantages:
does not leave marks on clothes;
the aroma lasts.
Cream deodorants are most often intended for people with hyperhidrosis. As a rule, these are not quite ordinary antiperspirants, since they are designed specifically for excessive sweating. The stick format is also suitable for these purposes.
Vichy antiperspirant aerosol regulating, 48 hours
Controls sweating for a long time and prevents the appearance of unpleasant odors. Dries the skin without irritating it.
Ksenia:
“I definitely recommend it. It doesn’t eliminate dampness [under the arms], but at least there is no smell. I sweat a lot, even in winter. So this plus did not go unnoticed.”
Deodorant cream “7 days” Vichy, regulating excess sweating
The record-breaking formula lasts for about a week and is suitable for sensitive skin. But that’s not all: with each new week of use, the level of sweating normalizes.
Anna:
Natalia:
“I have been using only this deodorant for 10 years, possibly more. If you do everything according to the scheme and apply it to washed, dry armpits, the effect occurs the next day and intensifies with each use. It works perfectly."
Mineral deodorant without aluminum salts, 48 hours of freshness
Suitable for all skin types, including reactive skin, as it does not contain aluminum salts, parabens or alcohol. Can be used after armpit hair removal procedures.
Dina:
Men's deodorants are usually very durable and long-lasting. © iStock
Deodorants for men: review and reviews
Vichy Homme antiperspirant deodorant 48 h for sensitive skin
Slows down sweating, eliminates odor, refreshes. The hypoallergenic formula without parabens and alcohol does not dry out or irritate the skin. Tested under dermatological supervision.
Olesya:
“My husband has a problem - his armpits sweat a lot, but there is almost no smell, just everything is wet and, of course, marks on dark clothes from deodorants. With this product, all problems were solved: no traces, no moisture, no smell.”
Timur:
“Super! Very cool dezik! Really no marks, no smell, no sweat! There’s nothing like that all day.”
Antiperspirant deodorant 72h Vichy Homme against excessive sweating.
A super effective product reduces sweating even in stressful situations. Refreshes the skin and provides a feeling of comfort.
Alexander:
Dmitriy:
“The result met all expectations! I didn't think this could happen! Firstly, my armpits almost stopped sweating, and this immediately made me feel calmer. Secondly, there is no smell of sweat and no irritation.”
All summer, Yana tested the new Vichy 48 Beauty Deo deodorant, which promises to slow down the rate of hair growth. Does the product do what the advertisement promises?
When I heard about this new product and read the press release, it seemed to me that I had never heard anything funnier in my life. That “12 Chairs” by Ilf and Petrov and “Three in a Boat, Not Counting the Dog” by Jerome K. Jerome compared to this release are just a textbook on strength of materials. (Or, what is closer to me, the textbook “Introduction to Journalism” by Prof. Prokhorov, over which even people who suffered from severe insomnia fell asleep during the 1st year of the Faculty of Journalism at Moscow State University:)
Echoes of my Homeric laughter, in my opinion, appeared right through the lines of the post announcing the new product.
But laughter is laughter, and #whoshoulddothiswork?! Therefore, I regularly used the new deodorant all summer. Well, what do we have to tell you, dears?
So yes, this thing works.
No, of course, the hair under my arms hasn’t stopped growing. And they had to be waxed at the Wax@Go salon with the same frequency as before. But from hair removal to hair removal, I lived with much less self-loathing. And on the 14th day the whole thing looked much more decent than before.
Along the way, I figured out what was going on here. It turns out that this same Epil Control complex, which is included in the deodorant, contains keratolytic acids. They thin the hairs and seem to lighten them a little. That is, the hair grows as it grew, but it all looks much more aesthetically pleasing. Plus there is vitamin C, which also brightens the skin a little. And reflective pigments, that same “photoshop in a tube” - they polish the whole thing. And you can safely, as in advertising, wear alcoholic T-shirts and raise your arms even on the 12th day after hair removal.
I was so inspired that I decided to test the deodorant on my shins. By the way, I am one of those lucky people whose hair almost never grows there. Thin and sparse hairs. What scope for experimentation!))
So, on the shins, too, after 4 months of use, they became even paler, even rarer and more brittle. (I can’t say whether my shins began to sweat less:)
If you are less fortunate, and hair on your legs is really your problem, then you should not delude yourself - deodorant will not help here. Only the guillotine. But you can experiment, of course.
True, it seemed to me that this deodorant is a little worse at fighting sweat than its green predecessor, Vichy 24 Deo. Sometimes he gave me up not only after 48, but even after 7 hours. But I can imagine that perhaps this summer I was just sweating more and more intensely.