How to Use antiperspirant in a Sentence

antiperspirant

noun
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  • Whole-body antiperspirants, on the other hand, contain aluminum compounds designed to block sweat glands.
    — Sara Novak, Scientific American, 10 June 2024
  • The best body wash or antiperspirant is the one that’s cheapest but still works.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 9 May 2017
  • Drain the boob swamp for good with just a little antiperspirant.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 23 May 2019
  • Here’s a hint for you: Use an antiperspirant around your neck to help prevent ring around the collar.
    — Washington Post, 23 Nov. 2020
  • The antiperspirant usually lasts for a day, says the IHS.
    — Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • If your favorite antiperspirant or body spray has gone missing from store shelves, this may be why.
    — Korin Miller, Health.com, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Some antiperspirants will cause sweat to have a yellow color.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The spray hits my skin easier than a roll-on antiperspirant, which minimizes stains on shirts.
    — Adam Hurly, GQ, 12 June 2017
  • This roll-on, easy-to-use antiperspirant blocks out sweat, minus the irritation, says our tester.
    — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 5 Feb. 2018
  • In 1954, the first roll-on antiperspirant debuted, inspired by the ballpoint pen.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2018
  • It’s as simple as using an antiperspirant like Recipe for Men’s to combat funky smells and underarm sweat in one.
    — Adam Hurly, GQ, 17 May 2018
  • And then there's how an antiperspirant affects your clothing.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 10 Dec. 2018
  • Most of them, as well as other antiperspirants on the market, also contain perfumes and fragrances that act like a deodorant and keep you smelling good as well.
    — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Dermatologists break down what to look for when shopping for a deodorant or antiperspirant and a few of the best options.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Though whole-body deodorants and antiperspirants are generally safe, there are some risks to be aware of, experts said.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Antiperspirants for the feet, like Neat Feat, function differently from foot powders, in that they're designed to stop sweat rather than just absorbing it the way that powders do.
    — Jolie Kerr, Esquire, 23 June 2017
  • Plugging your armpit pores with antiperspirant, then, won’t affect your ability to cool down: There are plenty of other escape routes on your skin.
    — WIRED, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Some companies make a product that is both an antiperspirant and a deodorant.
    — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Odor & Sweat Control is an antiperspirant with aluminum that offers 24-hour odor and sweat protection.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • First, a quick reminder that deodorant and antiperspirant are, in fact, different things.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Experts ask a large group of people to use the antiperspirant for several days to weeks, then ask them to report back on their overall opinion or specific attributes of the product.
    — Cassie Shortsleeve, Popular Mechanics, 20 Dec. 2018
  • An example of that is the studies that have shown that for some people, the use of antiperspirant can lead to an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria, causing an odor.
    — Essence, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Here are the best clinical strength deodorants and antiperspirants, according to our test.
    — Rachael Schultz, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • On the other hand, an antiperspirant is designed to physically block the release of sweat or perspiration.
    — Sarah Ban, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Aluminum is only used in antiperspirants, but not in deodorants.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
    — Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 3 July 2017
  • For a little more coverage, roll on some antiperspirant in your most sensitive areas.
    — Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2018
  • The difference between antiperspirant and deodorant is that the former prevents you from sweating, while the latter only tackles body odor.
    — Sarah Wu, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2018
  • Finally, Odor & Enhanced Sweat Control is a strong antiperspirant that tackles odor and sweat with aluminum and allantoin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • Many studies on antiperspirants have found low risk of aluminum absorption and no significant adverse effects.
    — Sara Novak, Scientific American, 10 June 2024

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