If you’re the parent of a teen or tween, odds are you fight a lot of battles in your home. But there’s one battle that can be solved pretty easily, and you guys are in it together: it’s the battle of body odor, which tends to get pretty bad in the post-puberty years. Why? Mainly because their hormones are raging, and that, in turn, increases perspiration. “Sweat glands are activated by estrogen,” adds board-certified dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman.
Dr. Jaliman notes that it’s best for tweens and teens with changing body chemistry to wear cotton and natural fibers because they breathe, and they should make it a habit to change their clothes often, especially if they’re active in sports. Beyond that, a powerful deodorant or antiperspirant formulated just for teens and tweens is a must. We happen to know seven incredible ones that truly get the job done.
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Best Full-Body Deodorant for Teens and Tweens
Think deodorant is just for your armpits? But the doctor-founded company, Lume, is redefining what deodorant means, and its cream deodorant tubes are leading the charge. Lume Cream Deodorant Tube helps keep other body parts like inner thighs, feet and even their privates fresh, too. Deodorant can contain some questionable ingredients, but Lume is all-natural and totally safe to use anywhere. It’s free of aluminum baking soda and other harmful toxins, and it’s gentle on sensitive skin. Choose from fragrances ranging from the citrusy Clean Tangerine to the earthy Fresh Alpine.
Best Deodorant for Tween Girls
Amazon’s number one best-selling deodorant happens to be one of Dr. Jaliman’s favorites, Native Coconut & Vanilla Natural Deodorant, an aluminum-free, nontoxic stick deodorant that uses mild natural fragrances. “Their deodorant has tapioca starch. This helps to keep skin dry. It also has sodium bicarbonate to absorb odors,” says Dr. Jaliman.
Best Deodorant for Tween Boys
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Here’s a vegan deodorant that’s gentle enough to use on sensitive skin and doesn’t use harsh chemicals or toxins like aluminum but is powerful enough to subdue the smell of a tween boy’s changing body chemistry. Fresh Kidz Boys Blue Deodorant even comes in a compact, backpack-friendly container.
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