But if you're the kind of person who feels like they sweat more than the average individual, you know that not every formula is going to cut it. Four members of the Shop TODAY team, who all self-identify as "sweaty girls," were recently talking about how hard it is to find an antiperspirant that actually helps cut down on sweat, when the brand Carpe entered the conversation. Not only can they prevent perspiration, but they can combat the odors our bodies naturally exude. The key ingredient is aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, which is safe on sensitive skins. It shouldn’t dry out your arms which could cause irritation and rashing. Instead, it’s good for comfortably neutralizing odors. Corkins, M., Abrams, S., Fuchs, G., Goday, P., Hannon, T., Kim, J., Lindsey, C.W., Rome, E. (2019). Aluminum Effects in Infants and Children. Pediatrics, e20193148. 10.1542/peds.2019-3148. Carpe products are all paraben-free, but some contain potentially concerning ingredients like talc and fragrances. Some people believe talc is a potential carcinogen, but this is a misconception. The risks associated with high-profile class action lawsuits centered on Johnson & Johnson baby powder and other talc products have to do with asbestos contamination. Talc often forms alongside asbestos in the earth, and mining operations in the middle of the 20th century were not well-regulated enough to prevent contamination of talc products with asbestos. Today, there is more stringent oversight and testing to ensure that talc products do not contain any traceable asbestos. Underarm Antiperspirant Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate at 15%, Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Silica, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Eucalyptus Oil (excluded in Fragrance Free), Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide

If you’ve got hyperhidrosis, look for phrases like “extra strength” or “clinical strength” to get the highest concentration of ingredients allowed OTC by the FDA. These statements aren’t regulated in any way, however. You might find a product marketed as “clinical strength” that has less ACH in it that another marketed as an everyday product.

No matter what I'm doing, whether I'm going for a walk or sitting at my desk at work, odds are, I'm sweating. And I've tried plenty of different products, from prescription-strength deodorants to ones designed for men, to try and help cut down on some of that perspiration. And I honestly say that none have worked as well as this formula from Carpe. Rice, Z., Pieretti, L., Wheeler, A., Payne, J., Gillard, K., & Hebert, A. (2020). Prevalence of Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis (PFHh) Among Teens 12-17 in US Population. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 4(6), s117. Thianboonsong, T., Kanokrungsee, S., Paichitrojjana, A., Udompataikul, M., Kamanamool, N., & Rojhirunsakool, S. (2020). Efficacy and Tolerability of 20% Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate vs 20% Aluminum Chloride for the Treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Dermatologic therapy, 33(6), e14354. Innocenzi, D., Ruggero, A., Francesconi, L., Lacarrubba, F., Nardone, B., & Micali, G. (2008). An Open-Label Tolerability and Efficacy Study of an Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate Topical Foam in Axillary and Palmar Primary Hyperhidrosis. Dermatologic Therapy, 21, S27-S30.

A deodorant is a cosmetic that helps reduce odors associated with sweat by making your moist skin unattractive for bacteria that could thrive there. 19 Deodorant also masks body odor. Once you already have sweat on your skin, the deodorant can help with the smell, but it won’t reduce sweating. Similarly, sweat-absorbing products soak up the sweat on your skin, so bacteria won’t have a moist environment to thrive in and produce a smell, but they won’t reduce sweating. Despite common concerns, the scientific consensus is that the forms of aluminum used in Carpe’s antiperspirants do not cause breast cancer, 5 kidney disease, 6 or Alzheimer’s Disease, 7 but more long-term studies are needed. In general, OTC antiperspirants are considered safe for adults and children to use. 20 I will say, I felt like it got more effective the more I used it (the brand says for best results, you should use it consistently for four weeks). The one thing I didn't love about it was the application process. It took a while to figure out how much to use, and sometimes it would dispense more than I wanted, so it would go on goopy. But for the impressive results, I'm happy to deal with that." Fran Sales, associate SEO editor The summer sweat struggle is real. Especially right now, as temperatures reach all-time highs, it seems like just the thought of stepping outside already has us perspiring. And for many of us, when it comes to preventing the dreaded pit stains and odor, the first line of defense is an antiperspirant. Carpe has two types of antiperspirants. Their standard version uses a formulation of 15% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and works for the average person and people with mild hyperhidrosis. It’s a lotion that’s housed in a traditional twist-up antiperspirant case, so it’s easy to swipe on your underarms. We found that one twist gave us enough product for one application on a small female. The applicator is more in line with the size of typical women’s antiperspirants, so men may need to use more.

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Sweat Absorbing Face Lotion: Water, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Isododecane, Alcohol Denat., Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract Learn More about Aluminum in Antiperspirants I've been using it consistently for a couple of months now and have noticed a big difference in how much my armpits sweat. It doesn't necessarily stop me from sweating altogether — I truly think that would require some sort of medical intervention — but it has seriously helped cut down on the amount of sweat under my armpits. Meaning, fewer sweat stains. Big win! Kristensen, J. K., & Nielsen, C. (2021). Decreased work productivity due to primary palmar hyperhidrosis. What is the cost? Skin Health and Disease, 1(2).