FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Secret® Whole Body Deodorant Products
Q. What is whole body deodorant?
A. Body odour comes from more places than just your patient’s armpits – and Secret®
Whole Body Deodorant was created as a solution to offer 72-hour clinically proven
odour protection for armpits and beyond.
Available as a spray, cream, or stick, Secret® Whole Body Deodorant is an aluminum-free,
gynecologist- and dermatologist-tested option that is gentle on sensitive skin.
Q. Where can I use Secret® Whole Body Deodorant?
A. Secret® Whole Body Deodorant can be used to combat odours originating from the armpits, privates, under boob, and feet. It is approved for external use only.
Q. How often should I apply whole body deodorant?
A. Apply daily for best results.
Q. Is whole body deodorant safe for patients with sensitive skin?
A. Secret® Whole Body Deodorant is gentle on sensitive skin.
Q. How long does Secret® Whole Body Deodorant last?
A. Secret® Whole Body Deodorant provides up to 72 hours of clinically proven odour protection.
Q. Does Secret® Whole Body Deodorant contain aluminum?
A. Secret® Whole Body Deodorant is an aluminum-free product.
Secret® Clinical Antiperspirant Products
Q. What is the difference between antiperspirant and deodorant?
A. The difference between antiperspirant and deodorant comes down to their ingredients. Antiperspirants contain an active aluminum ingredient (which helps with sweat control), while deodorants do not. Because of this, many patients with excessive sweating benefit from regular antiperspirant use.1
Reference
1. Clinical evaluation of an antiperspirant for hyperhidrosis. Celleno, L, Mastropietro, F, Tolaini, M, & Pigatto, P.G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2019;154(3): 338-341.
Q. What are common triggers of excessive sweating?
A. While every patient with excessive sweating may have their own unique triggers, some of the most common causes include2:
- Increased alcohol intake
- Caffeine
- Citric acid
- Eating spicy foods
- Being stressed
Reference
2. Physiology of sweat gland function: The roles of sweating and sweat composition in human health. Baker, L. Temperature (Austin). 2019; 6(3): 211–259.
Q. Why is night application of antiperspirant more effective?
A. Antiperspirant helps manage excessive sweating by creating shallow plugs that slow the production of sweat in the axilla. During the day, we have a higher body temperature and are more likely to be active, which results in the creation of less effective plugs. Overnight, we have a lower resting body temperature and a slower sweat rate, which allows for the creation of more effective plugs. With this in mind, we recommend instructing your patients to apply Secret® Clinical Antiperspirant at bedtime for the best results.
Q. What ingredients are used to make Secret® Clinical Antiperspirant?
A. Secret® Clinical Antiperspirant is made with high-quality ingredients. Review the full list on our product information page.
Q. Why should you recommend Secret® Clinical for increased sweat protection?
A. Secret® Clinical Antiperspirant has clinically proven, prescription-strength wetness protection that provides 3X more sweat protection versus what is required of an ordinary antiperspirant.