NIVEA
Deodorants

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

A product in stick, spray or cream form that prevents body odour is called a deodorant. A common misconception is that sweat itself is what causes body odour, when this is actually not the case. The smell of body odour comes when sweat mixes with the bacteria on your skin, usually under your armpits, breasts and in intimate areas. Deodorants kill bacteria or stop them from multiplying further. They also mask body odours with a pleasant fragrance. If you perspire very little by nature or you don’t want to interfere with the amount of perspiration your body produces, it’s best to choose a deodorant. If you consciously choose products free from aluminium salts, you should also choose a 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 you use them on clean skin. To enjoy a well‑groomed feeling throughout the day, it’s best to apply them in the morning straight after you’ve had a shower.

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

A deodorant spray feels particularly fresh. It rests lightly on your skin, helping to keep your armpits comfortably dry so you can get dressed almost straight away. The hygienic application and wonderfully fresh scent are also big plus points of deodorant sprays. For optimum protection, always shake your deodorant before using it. NIVEA deodorant sprays also come in a handy mini format so you can enjoy freshness on the go! The movable ball in a roll-on deodorant ensures simple, targeted application. Roll-on deodorants are very gentle on the skin, so they’re also ideal if your underarms are delicate or sensitive.

To sum up: spray deodorants are popular for their hygienic application and fresh feeling, deodorant sticks are often seen as more environmentally friendly and deodorant creams offer particularly intensive protection.

If you want to avoid deodorant stains on your clothing, you should go for deodorants that don’t contain aluminium. This helps prevent white residue on black clothes and yellowish stains on white fabrics.

When you’re trying to find the best deodorant for your body, it’s important to know whether you have sensitive skin and whether you prefer a natural deodorant or not. To find the right deodorant for sensitive skin, you should check the product’s ingredients before you use it. We have deodorants specially developed for sensitive skin, because it’s important to keep your skin healthy while still keeping your sweat under control. 

More and more people are switching to natural deodorants that contain no aluminium or parabens. The move 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 your pores. This has also been linked to dry skin and rashes in certain sensitive skin types. That’s why it’s worth taking a closer look at natural deodorants that work to mask the smell of any body odour rather than blocking sweat. All NIVEA deodorants are free from aluminium, so they’re safe for everyone to use.