NIVEA
Deodorants

Whether from exertion, stress or heat – sweating is a normal reaction that helps your body regulate its temperature. However, sweating can quickly lead to unpleasant odours and too much moisture, especially under the arms. Modern deodorants counteract unpleasant odours and give you a feeling of freshness throughout the day. Antiperspirants, on the other hand, also reduce perspiration itself.

A product in stick, spray or cream form that helps prevent body odour is called a deodorant. A common misconception is that sweat itself is what causes body odour, when this is in fact not the case. The smell of body odour comes when sweat mixes with the bacteria on the skin, usually under the armpits, breasts and intimate areas. Deodorants kill bacteria or stop them from multiplying further. They also mask body odours with a pleasant fragrance. People who naturally perspire very little, or who don’t want to interfere with the amount of perspiration their bodies produce, are advised to choose a deodorant. Even those who consciously choose products free from aluminium salts should choose deodorant, because all the products in the NIVEA range that are called “deodorant” are guaranteed to be free from aluminium salts.

Deodorants and antiperspirants are most effective when used on clean skin. To maintain a fresh, well-groomed feeling throughout the day, it is best to apply them in the morning straight after showering.

Spray, roll-on or deodorant stick – which is the best deodorant type for you? Many men prefer the classic deodorant spray, while most women find roll-on deodorant works best for them.

A deodorant spray feels particularly fresh. It sits lightly on your skin, helps keep your armpits comfortably dry and lets you get dressed almost immediately. The hygienic application and wonderfully fresh scent are also big pros of using deodorant sprays. To get optimum protection, shake your deodorant before use. NIVEA deodorant sprays also come in a practical mini format for freshness on the go! The moving ball in a roll-on deodorant ensures easy application. Roll-on deodorants are very gentle on the skin and are therefore suitable for delicate and sensitive armpits.

In summary, spray deodorants are popular for their hygienic application and refreshing feel, deodorant sticks are considered more environmentally friendly and deodorant creams have a particularly protective effect.

If you want to avoid deodorant stains on your clothing, you should choose deodorants that don’t contain aluminium to help reduce white residue on black clothes or yellowish stains on white fabrics.

When you are looking for the best deodorant for your body, it is important to know if you have sensitive skin and whether you prefer a natural deodorant or not. To find the right deodorant for sensitive skin, always check the product's ingredients before you use it. We have deodorants specially developed for sensitive skin, because it is important to keep your skin healthy while helping to keep sweat under control.

More and more people are switching to natural deodorants that contain no aluminium or parabens. The decision to switch to natural deodorants is often driven by the fact that aluminium has been linked to breast cancer, as well as concerns that aluminium can unnaturally suppress perspiration by clogging the pores. This has also been linked to dry skin and rashes in some sensitive skin types. Therefore, it is important to consider natural deodorants that work to mask the smell of any body odour. All NIVEA deodorants contain no aluminium, so they are safe for everyone to use.