Deodorants and Antiperspirants Ascends Towards a Figure of US $12.6 Billion

Summer and rainy season brings along with it, a most common problem amongst the people that is sweating. Sweating is led by the perspiration of the body which is inescapable and in return it gives out a strong odor. Sweating is a method which causes our body to cool down faster. There are about 2.6 million sweat glands present in an average human being. The discovery of deodorants and antiperspirants helped the human beings to mask their body odor. Everyone has a misconception that both deodorant and antiperspirants are the same but the answer to this question is NO. There is a very marginal difference between the two.

Antiperspirants are made up of a chemical compound which contains fragrance, that obstructs the pores in the armpits to release the sweat, and no sweat means no odor.

Deodorants facilitated in killing the odour causing bacteria with the help of antiseptic agents as well as it allowed the discharge of sweat from the body.

Often healthcare professionals suggest the use of deodorants over anti-perspirants because blocking the pores to prevent sweating might not be a good idea or a healthy choice. The consumption and sales of deos and antiperspirants has increased across the world. There are a number of products related to deodorants, present in the market like Sprays, Roll-Ons Creams, Stick & Solid, Gels and Wipes. According to a market research report, the deodorant market is projected to attain a figure of 12.6 billion dollars by the end of the year 2015. Europe and United States occupy a major part in the sales of deodorants universally. Major companies in the field of producing deodorant and antiperspirants are Colgate-Palmolive, Unilever Group, Procter & Gamble, Revlon Incorporated etc. Deodorants and Antiperspirants – US