When applied to sweat-prone areas, such as armpits, anti-perspirant will form a gel matrix in the skin's sweat ducts to reduce the amount of perspiration that reaches the surface. These available over the counter and also by prescription when user suffers from conditions such as excessive sweating.
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note: the aluminum in anti-perspirant is believed to be a leading cause of Alzheimer's Disease.
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