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While baby powder is often overlooked as an effective solution for sweat, it works wonders when it comes to masking odor. It works because baby powder reduces friction, which is naturally occurring in underarms. When underarm friction is generated, sweat is produced. The more sweat is produced, the more bacteria become active, which leads to underarm odor. Therefore, when you use baby powder as deodorant, you are likely to sweat less and keep bacteria activity at bay.

If you have sensitive skin and experience underarm sweating, you may want to use baby powder for underarms. The amount of baby powder you apply depends on how much or how frequently you sweat. Baby powder absorbs a large percentage of underarm sweat, though it may not be as effective as antiperspirants because it doesn’t contain aluminum. (Aluminum is the active ingredient in antiperspirants that plugs the sweat glands.)

Nonetheless, baby powder will keep your skin cool and fresh because its contents are more gentle on the skin. Apart from using baby powder to stop sweating in your underarms, you can also use baby powder for sweaty hands.

The best time to use baby powder is right after a shower and when your skin is completely dry. Using it on wet skin may lead to a certain type of fungal infection or leave residual white marks.

If you don’t feel comfortable using baby powder to stop sweating, you may use it in combination with your normal antiperspirant. For example, if you apply antiperspirant at night, simply dust your underarms in the morning with baby powder. This will give your underarms a cool, dry, and fresh finish.

Like most deodorants or antiperspirants, baby powder can also be used on other parts of the body to reduce sweat, minimize friction, and prevent odor.