You’re using your deodorant all wrong… you’re putting on too much & DEFINITELY at the wrong time
IF YOU thought there wasn't a wrong way to put on deodorant, then you might want to think again...
Turns out covering your armpits to keep the sweat at bay isn't as simple as it looks and we can guarantee you've probably been wearing far too much and you've definitely been putting it on at the wrong time.
Dr Dawn Harper, who fans will recognise from TV series Embarrassing Bodies, has revealed all the mistakes people are regularly making when it comes to their deodorant.
Spoiler alert: There's quite a few, reports .
In fact, there's four common mistakes that need to be avoided if you want your pits to always be smelling as fresh as they can be.
Don't be overzealous with the deodorant
Yes, you've been warned - there is such thing as too much deodorant and it will blow your mind.
Covering your armpits until you can cover them no more is actually going to do more harm than good - and you don't actually need to reach for the roll-on stick every day.
Dr Dawn reveals the perfect technique is actually to "apply two strokes up and two strokes down each armpit."
She says: "You should only need to do this once or twice a week."
Don't reach for your antiperspirant in the morning
Ask anyone and we'll bet they'll tell you that they always put deodorant on first thing in the morning. After all, it makes sense and it's long been a staple in most people's morning routine.
However, it's actually better to coat your armpits of an evening before you go to bed.
This helps it to fully absorb and completely dry and any leftover residue can be washed off in the morning.
Dr Dawn recommends grabbing a hairdryer and using the cool setting to speed up the process if need be.
Don't use deodorant straight after a shower
While it may make sense to grab your deodorant once you're done in the shower, it's not considered the best time to use it.
If your skin is still damp, then the deodorant or antiperspirant doesn't absorb as well. For the best results, wait until your skin is completely dry before applying.
Don't say we didn't warn you.
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