Doolittle, J., Walker, P., Mills, T., & Thurston, J. (2015). Hyperhidrosis: An Update on Prevalence and Severity in the United States. Archives of Dermatological Research, 308(10), 743-749. I will say, I felt like it got more effective the more I used it (the brand says for best results, you should use it consistently for four weeks). The one thing I didn't love about it was the application process. It took a while to figure out how much to use, and sometimes it would dispense more than I wanted, so it would go on goopy. But for the impressive results, I'm happy to deal with that." Fran Sales, associate SEO editor Direct competitors don’t sell sweat-absorbing face lotions, and we found Carpe’s face lotion effective, giving skin a sense of cleanliness. Carpe has not yet tested its face lotion for comedogenicity, but the customer service rep we talked to indicated it is something Carpe plans to do soon. Until that testing is complete, we can’t recommend this product to people with facial acne. Drysol is a Canadian topical antiperspirant brand with aluminum chloride hexahydrate as its main active ingredient. A prescription for Drysol is required for customers in the U.S. because the active ingredient isn’t approved by the FDA for OTC antiperspirants. 9 So, you can’t buy it from retailers as you can with Carpe. I'm now a natural deodorant girl, meaning I've grown to accept sweating as a constant in my life and instead focus on just minimizing odor. That said, I was excited but somewhat nervous to try Carpe, since in all my years trying out different antiperspirants, only one has worked for me (and it's not an American brand). I was surprised that it was more of a lotion, but I like that there's a knob that you twist, so you can customize how much you use per armpit.

Carpe products are all paraben-free, but some contain potentially concerning ingredients like talc and fragrances. Some people believe talc is a potential carcinogen, but this is a misconception. The risks associated with high-profile class action lawsuits centered on Johnson & Johnson baby powder and other talc products have to do with asbestos contamination. Talc often forms alongside asbestos in the earth, and mining operations in the middle of the 20th century were not well-regulated enough to prevent contamination of talc products with asbestos. Today, there is more stringent oversight and testing to ensure that talc products do not contain any traceable asbestos. Hand/Foot Antiperspirants: Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate at 15%, Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Silica, Silica Silylate, Talc, Polysorbate-20, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Myristate, Eucalyptus Oil, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium HydroxideBut if you're the kind of person who feels like they sweat more than the average individual, you know that not every formula is going to cut it. Four members of the Shop TODAY team, who all self-identify as "sweaty girls," were recently talking about how hard it is to find an antiperspirant that actually helps cut down on sweat, when the brand Carpe entered the conversation. During the last couple of months, I've really put the deodorant to the test, too. I'm in the process of training for a marathon, and as someone who hates running long distances on the treadmill, I've recently had quite a few days where I've been running outside in the 85+ degree Fahrenheit heat. And while there's no question that I've still been profusely sweating, I've noticed that my armpits stay much drier than the rest of my body. The summer sweat struggle is real. Especially right now, as temperatures reach all-time highs, it seems like just the thought of stepping outside already has us perspiring. And for many of us, when it comes to preventing the dreaded pit stains and odor, the first line of defense is an antiperspirant. Corkins, M., Abrams, S., Fuchs, G., Goday, P., Hannon, T., Kim, J., Lindsey, C.W., Rome, E. (2019). Aluminum Effects in Infants and Children. Pediatrics, e20193148. 10.1542/peds.2019-3148. Carpe has two types of antiperspirants. Their standard version uses a formulation of 15% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate and works for the average person and people with mild hyperhidrosis. It’s a lotion that’s housed in a traditional twist-up antiperspirant case, so it’s easy to swipe on your underarms. We found that one twist gave us enough product for one application on a small female. The applicator is more in line with the size of typical women’s antiperspirants, so men may need to use more.

Underarm Antiperspirant Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate at 15%, Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Silica, Silica Silylate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Eucalyptus Oil (excluded in Fragrance Free), Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium HydroxideNo matter what I'm doing, whether I'm going for a walk or sitting at my desk at work, odds are, I'm sweating. And I've tried plenty of different products, from prescription-strength deodorants to ones designed for men, to try and help cut down on some of that perspiration. And I honestly say that none have worked as well as this formula from Carpe. Certain Dri is a popular OTC brand for antiperspirants. They are one of the only antiperspirant companies to offer three strength levels, each with a different active ingredient, and all three are alcohol-free.

I've tried the gamut of products designed to keep pit stains at bay. At the risk of oversharing, from 48-hour, extra-strength deodorant to overnight antiperspirant wipes, nothing has ever truly stopped me from sweating under my arms. That’s why I was skeptical when I heard about Carpe’s claims of totally dry underarms. The consistency took some getting used to, but once I got the hang of application, this stuff actually really impressed me. As long as I let it dry completely (sometimes with the help of a fan or standing in front of my AC unit), this delivered on its promise of keeping me sweat-free all day. Odor isn't as much of an issue for me as just sheer sweat, but I loved the scent of the mountain breeze one — not so much the so-called 'unscented' one, which I found had an almost medicinal smell and mysteriously oozed out from the top on its own when I wasn't using it." Emma Stessman, associate editor If you’ve got moderate to severe hyperhidrosis, a prescription antiperspirant might be more effective than an OTC antiperspirant because it is stronger. And if you’re mostly worried about smell, a deodorant could be all you need. Drysol Innocenzi, D., Ruggero, A., Francesconi, L., Lacarrubba, F., Nardone, B., & Micali, G. (2008). An Open-Label Tolerability and Efficacy Study of an Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate Topical Foam in Axillary and Palmar Primary Hyperhidrosis. Dermatologic Therapy, 21, S27-S30. Each of these products uses a different formulation, and none have scent options, but they’re used in places you typically wouldn’t want a fragrance, like on the face. If you’ve got hyperhidrosis, look for phrases like “extra strength” or “clinical strength” to get the highest concentration of ingredients allowed OTC by the FDA. These statements aren’t regulated in any way, however. You might find a product marketed as “clinical strength” that has less ACH in it that another marketed as an everyday product.Kristensen, J. K., & Nielsen, C. (2021). Decreased work productivity due to primary palmar hyperhidrosis. What is the cost? Skin Health and Disease, 1(2). Despite common concerns, the scientific consensus is that the forms of aluminum used in Carpe’s antiperspirants do not cause breast cancer, 5 kidney disease, 6 or Alzheimer’s Disease, 7 but more long-term studies are needed. In general, OTC antiperspirants are considered safe for adults and children to use. 20 Not only can they prevent perspiration, but they can combat the odors our bodies naturally exude. The key ingredient is aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, which is safe on sensitive skins. It shouldn’t dry out your arms which could cause irritation and rashing. Instead, it’s good for comfortably neutralizing odors.