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By Claire Spasojevic for Degree Deodorant Choosing underarm protection starts with identifying what you want to manage: odor, wetness or both. Although people often use “deodorant” as a catch-all term, deodorants and antiperspirants do different jobs. Clinical-strength products are antiperspirants designed to offer greater sweat reduction than regular-strength options. They may be worth considering when

By Israel Fontoura for AXE Got itchy armpits or dark patches under your arms? They can be uncomfortable and make you feel self-conscious, but there are simple, effective ways to fix them. AXE, the deodorant brand for guys, breaks down why your pits are acting up and how to get them back to their smooth,

By Claire Spasojevic for Degree Deodorant A shower can wash away sweat without guaranteeing odor-free underarms for the rest of the day. If you notice a smell soon after washing, look at your clothing, underarm-care routine and any recent changes in sweating. Body odor develops when bacteria on the skin break down sweat and other

By Kelly Baldwin for Dove Men + Care Body wash and shower gel both clean your skin. The distinction usually comes down to texture and formulation, rather than two completely different jobs. Body washes are often creamy, while shower gels tend to have a gel-like consistency. But the name alone does not tell you how

By Israel Fontoura for AXE Deodorant should be a straightforward part of getting dressed. But when it collects in small lumps under your arms or transfers onto your clothes, it can leave you wondering whether you have applied it incorrectly or chosen the wrong formula. Visible buildup can happen when excess product collects on the

  Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. This can be achieved physically, like using one of our body scrubs, or chemically, with alpha or beta hydroxy acids. Exfoliating helps to unclog pores, prevent acne, and allows your skin to better absorb skincare products. By regularly exfoliating,

Skin elasticity refers to your skin’s ability to stretch and bounce back to its original shape. When the skin loses its structural proteins—collagen and elastin—it struggles to do this. It’s a sign of healthy, youthful skin, and maintaining it is key to achieving firmer skin. As we age, skin elasticity naturally decreases, but with the

No shower, no problem — if you know what you’re doing. Camping hygiene is one of those things that separates a good trip from a genuinely funky one, but staying fresh at camp doesn’t actually take much. This guide by AXE, the deodorant brand for guys, shares camping hygiene tips to stay clean and odor-free

Summer ends. The alarm goes back to 6 a.m., the commute returns, the inbox is overflowing, and somehow by 11 a.m., you feel less fresh than you did all summer. The temperature hasn’t really changed. So what did? Stress sweat. It’s not the same as the heat sweat you’ve been managing all summer. It comes

Discoloration is when you notice a change in the normal color of your underarms. Dark underarms happen when the skin becomes darker than the surrounding skin, often because of hyperpigmentation (an increase in melanin production). These changes are not unusual and affect many men of all skin types. While usually a cosmetic concern, it can

Consumers today are increasingly searching for clean skin care products, and retailers are stocking their shelves with options. More skin care brands now offer clean products, but what does clean really mean? In the United States, “clean” is an unregulated term with no universal definition. Beauty brands do not need to meet a specific criterion

Sweating in hot weather can feel like a never-ending battle. You’re outside, the sun is blazing, and suddenly, it feels like you’re melting faster than an ice cream cone on a summer day. But why does it feel like you sweat more than your mates when the temperature rises? AXE, the deodorant brand for guys,

  What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and sometimes bacteria. It can appear anywhere on the body but is most common on the face, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne can range from mild congestion to more inflamed breakouts. Dove breaks

  You washed the shirt. It came out smelling fine. You wore it for an hour, and the odor was back. Now your gym kit has a permanent funk that no amount of detergent seems to fix. Most guides will tell you to use vinegar and leave it at that. But they miss the bigger

  Your wedding day is exhilarating, emotional, and … a little sweaty. Between the nerves, long hours, warm venues, and the layers of formal wear, both stress sweat and heat sweat are likely to make an appearance. The right preparation, sweat defense, and fabric choices can make the difference between feeling self-conscious and feeling unstoppable.

  Even if you’ve nailed your shower routine, and you’ve worked out whether you’re a blast-the-most-recent-hyperpop-release or podcast kinda guy, you might still be unsure about the best time to shave. Should you shave before or after showers? What’s actually better? Should you even care? Grab your shower cap. AXE, the deodorant brand for guys,

  You were doing fine at home. Same shower routine, same general approach. Three weeks into dorm life, something feels off. It’s not that you’ve stopped trying. It’s the environment that’s changed, and your routine hasn’t caught up yet. How to stay fresh in college isn’t about more effort, though. It’s about a smarter routine