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These underarm care tips are designed to help you prevent and treat underarm issues. In this section you'll find some great information and tips on how to care for your underarms.

Featured Article:  What's the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

Applying your first swipe was likely a rite of passage into young adulthood. And it's a pretty weighty choice to make -- one that goes far beyond gel or solid, powder fresh or mountain spring. Should you choose deodorant or antiperspirant? See more »

5 Natural Deodorant Ingredients

5 Natural Deodorant Ingredients

If you aim to live a natural, organic lifestyle, you know that the ingredients list on a product is the key -- and that aluminum, parabens and synthetic fragrances are on the naughty list. What should you be looking for on the label instead?

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Are "clinical strength" antiperspirants really any stronger?

Are "clinical strength" antiperspirants really any stronger?

We're willing to sweat up a storm at the gym, but to show up at a job interview with tell-tale signs of sweat is more than most of us can bear. Will antiperspirant with a "clinical strength" label do the trick, or is it just a marketing ploy?

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Can my deodorant cause breast cancer?

Can my deodorant cause breast cancer?

You may have heard that deodorants and antiperspirants have been linked to breast cancer, but is this true?

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Do "natural" deodorants work as well as regular ones?

Do "natural" deodorants work as well as regular ones?

A lot of people are suspicious that antiperspirants are harmful to your health. So they stick with the natural variety, instead. But do these deodorants really prevent stinky pits?

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Fact or Fiction: Antiperspirants

Fact or Fiction: Antiperspirants

So, are the claims about breast cancer and brain damage true? Why is there an FDA label on antiperspirants? And what's the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, anyway? Take our quiz and find out.

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Fact or Fiction: Deodorant

Fact or Fiction: Deodorant

Many of us wear deodorant every day without giving a thought to how it works. What is it actually doing to your underarms to stop the smell? And when should you apply it during the day? The answers might surprise you.

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Is antiperspirant toxic?

Is antiperspirant toxic?

You may have heard that antiperspirants have been linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease, but is there any truth to this? And are antiperspirants safe?

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Is laser hair removal safe for underarms?

Is laser hair removal safe for underarms?

If you're tired of shaving your underarms, you may be considering laser hair removal, but is this treatment safe for underarms?

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Is waxing safe for underarm skin?

Is waxing safe for underarm skin?

If you're tired of shaving your underarms, the longer-lasting results of waxing may be appealing. But is waxing safe for sensitive underarm skin?

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Should you change deodorants so your body doesn't get used to them?

Should you change deodorants so your body doesn't get used to them?

We're probably all guilty of the occasional surreptitious "pit check" to make sure that our deodorant is working, especially when we're outside in hot weather or in a really stressful situation. Could a brand switch be in order?

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Top 5 Tips for Preventing Underarm Odor

Top 5 Tips for Preventing Underarm Odor

Underarm odor isn't pleasant for anyone -- not for the poor sweaty sap experiencing it, or his neighbors. Luckily for everyone, effective remedies abound.

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Top 5 Tips for Preventing Underarm Razor Burn

Top 5 Tips for Preventing Underarm Razor Burn

Shaving can be hard on your skin, and shaving your underarms is particularly difficult. How do you make a challenging job easier and prevent razor burn in such a tender area?

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Top 5 Tips for Softening Underarm Skin

Top 5 Tips for Softening Underarm Skin

People go to great lengths to look smooth and sleek during the summer, and that includes grooming the often neglected underarms. What makes the skin underneath our arms so unique?

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Top 5 Tips for Stopping Underarm Sweating

Top 5 Tips for Stopping Underarm Sweating

Everybody sweats. That's a good thing: It helps regulate temperature, removes excess heat and helps to cool the body down. Unfortunately, excessive sweating -- especially from the underarms -- can be unsightly and embarrassing. How do we prevent it?

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What's the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

What's the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

Applying your first swipe was likely a rite of passage into young adulthood. And it's a pretty weighty choice to make -- one that goes far beyond gel or solid, powder fresh or mountain spring. Should you choose deodorant or antiperspirant?

See more »
When should kids start using deodorant?

When should kids start using deodorant?

Your two sons come in from playing an intense game of soccer. They both reek. You expect if from your teenager, but isn't it too early for your nine-year-old to be smelling this foul? No -- anyone of any age can potentially develop body odor.

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