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The
last few days leading up to the wedding can feel like a marathon event for some
brides. The day of the wedding is analogous to the last sprint just before you
cross the "finish line." And just like in any exciting, anxiety-filled
and sometimes, stressful activity, you're going to sweat and you're going to
perspire. With a day like your wedding day, where social interaction is at its
zenith, you will want to find an effective, all-day remedy to control offensive
odor and wetness. To ensure freshness and dryness, you will want to test and
research various brand deodorants and/or anti-perspirants for maximum
protection.
First, let's demystify the difference between a deodorant and an anti-perspirant.
A deodorant provides only odor protection. Body odor comes from the apocrine
glands which secrete nutrients upon which bacteria feed. The collapse of these
nutrients by the bacteria causes the undesirable odors. An anti-perspirant
controls both odor and wetness caused by perspiration or sweat. The eccrine
glands secrete the majority of our body's perspiration in large, clear-fluid
amounts. Although sweating is a natural process for the body to regulate body
temperature and to maintain moisture in the skin, deodorants or anti-perspirants
can either help mask the offensive odors and/or control the wetness.
Every bride's body reacts to heat and stress in different ways depending on
the makeup of her body chemistry. Jaclynn Berry, an experienced and licensed
professional cosmetologist, stress therapist and bridal consultant explains,
"From my years as a model, we were 'instructed' to use the Mitchel™ brand
of deodorant, and to begin this 3 days prior to the event. This was their best
protection for their clothing. I still use it, using the above steps whenever I
feel it will be needed." Because every bride's body reacts differently to
various topical products, make sure you test a different brand for a span of a
few days to see if it works for you. Make the following notes when evaluating a
particular brand of deodorant:
- Does it sting after I take a shower?
- Does it irritate my skin, cause an allergic reaction or produce a rash?
- Does it control odor after stressful activity (such as an aerobics
class)?
- Does it control my perspiration?
- Does it leave wet rings on my clothes?
Brides who perspire or sweat more than others may benefit from the use of
underarm shields to control the wetness. "Since most wedding gown materials
don't 'breathe,' cotton shields help a great deal. They can be found in one or
more of these places: large drugstore chains, department stores (undergarment
department), and medical supply stores," says Jaclynn.
A
different approach is to use a
Deodorant
Stone. It does contain any harsh chemicals, perfumes, oils, emulsified
alcohol. or propellants. It is made from potassium sulfate and other mineral
salts which are crystallized over; period of months, then hand shaped and
smoothed contains no aluminum chlorohydrate. It advertises that it is not sticky
or greasy. will not stain clothing, irritate your skin, or leak in your
suitcase.
The Deodorant Stone does not have perfume that only covers one odor with
another artificial odor like some sprays or powders. It leaves an invisible
layer of protection that prevents odor-causing bacteria from forming and leaves
you feeling fresh and clean all through the day. After bath or shower while body
is still damp, simply Stone to areas that need protection. (in the same manner
as you would use roll-on). If body is dry, wet Stone with water then apply Make
sure the entire area is covered.
Using a combination of effective deodorant or anti-perspirants and/or cotton
shields or stones should help to control odor and wetness. A combination of
these remedies should ensure the dryness and freshness that you need for all-day
confidence. Jaclynn recommends to not wait until the big day to try this remedy.
"Take 'trial runs' with this or any other procedure MONTHS ahead, see if
you like it. Taking a trial run also lessens the stress factor!"
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