It’s easy to confuse deodorants and antiperspirants. But the answer is already hidden in the names. "Deodorant" comes from Latin and roughly means "to remove odor," while "antiperspirant" means "against perspiration." A deodorant helps neutralize body odor without affecting how much you sweat. An antiperspirant, on the other hand, is designed to reduce sweating by blocking the sweat glands. Two products – two very different functions.

What does a deodorant do?
A deodorant targets the bacteria that break down sweat and cause odor, while allowing your skin to breathe naturally. Many natural deodorants, like Fero, use ingredients such as cornstarch, coconut oil and baking soda to keep you feeling fresh and dry – without interfering with your body’s natural sweating process.

What does an antiperspirant do?
An antiperspirant typically contains aluminum-based compounds that create a temporary plug in the sweat glands. This reduces the amount of sweat reaching the skin's surface, which can be helpful for those who want to stay completely dry throughout the day. However, it also means that the body’s natural mechanism for regulating temperature is altered.

Which choice is right for you?
At Fero, we believe in working with the body, not against it. Our natural deodorants are free from aluminum, parabens and synthetic additives, and allow your skin to function as it was meant to – while still effectively neutralizing odor. Whether you choose deodorant or antiperspirant is a personal decision. The most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable in whatever you use.

With love, Fero