My aluminium-free deodorant isn’t working – what should I do?

To understand this, it is important to distinguish between the different terms:

Deodorants merely reduce the smell of sweat and usually contain fragrances that mask odours. However, they do not reduce the amount of sweat.

Antiperspirants, on the other hand, stop sweat before it forms. The aluminium salts they contain constrict the sweat glands, preventing sweat from escaping from the treated area of the body. If you don’t sweat, there is no odour, because odour only occurs when bacteria begin to break down sweat on the skin.

Antiperspirants such as Sweat-Off can therefore be a better alternative to standard deodorants for treating heavy or embarrassing sweating.