FAQ

How to use Absolute Dry?

To achieve the best results and minimize the risk of skin irritation, follow these instructions carefully when applying Absolute Dry:

Step 1: It is crucial that the skin is completely dry when applying Absolute Dry. Wash the skin and towel dry. Then leave the skin to air dry or even use a hair dryer with cold air setting.

Step 2: Newly shaven skin is extra sensitive. Therefore you should not have shaved the skin area during 24 hours prior to applying Absolute Dry.

Step 3: Apply Absolute Dry, for example in your armpit, an hour or so before bedtime and let dry. Normally it takes just a couple of minutes, but the time is impacted by body hair etc.

Step 4: Wash off in the morning. If you like you can use a perfumed deodorant, but no more antiperspirant is needed. Normally Absolute Dry will keep your skin free from sweat for up to seven days.

Step 5: Reapply when needed, following step 1-4. Usually once a week is sufficient.

Step 6: If you suffer from excessive sweating you might need to apply Absolute Dry more often in the beginning and then gradually reduce the frequency.

Step 7: The skin on hands and feet is thicker, making it somewhat more difficult for Absolute Dry to take hold. As a result you might need to apply the product more often than for instance when using it in your armpits. Apply Absolute Dry several nights in a row in the beginning to optimize the effect.

How does Absolute Dry work?

Antiperspirants like Absolute Dry contain aluminum. Aluminum is the most abundant metal and the third most abundant chemical element, after oxygen and silicon, in the Earth’s crust. The aluminum in our bodies comes almost exclusively from food and water, but for instance storing and cooking food – especially with low pH value – in aluminum cookware as well as excessive consumption of certain antacids can increase the levels.

Since there are sometimes rumors that antiperspirants are hazardous to your health, it might be beneficial to understand how they work. When antiperspirants are applied to the skin, the aluminum forms a sort of gel plug, called polymers, in the sweat duct, locally preventing the sweating. For a compound to penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream for systemic flow and effect, the molecule can have a weight of no more than 700 Dalton. The polymers formed by antiperspirants in contact with sweat is much bigger and heavier than that.

If the use of aluminum containing antiperspirants is still a concern, you can always choose to use aluminum free deodorants instead. They do not prevent the sweating however, only mask and reduce the smell.

Use of Absolute Dry during pregnancy and breast-feeding?

There are no specific restrictions as to the use of Absolute Dry during pregnancy and breast-feeding, but if you feel worried and concerned please consult your midwife, antenatal clinic or childcare center.

Antiperspirants like Absolute Dry contains aluminum, which is the most abundant metal and the third most abundant chemical element, after oxygen and silicon, in the Earth’s crust. The aluminum in our bodies comes almost exclusively from food and water, but for instance storing and cooking food – especially with low pH value – in aluminum cookware as well as excessive consumption of certain antacids can increase the levels.

When antiperspirants are applied to the skin, the aluminum forms a sort of gel plug, called polymer, in the sweat duct, locally preventing the sweating. For a compound to penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream for systemic flow and effect, the molecule can have a weight of no more than 700 Dalton. The polymers formed by antiperspirants are much bigger and heavier than that.

If the use of aluminum containing antiperspirants is still a concern, you can always choose to use aluminum free deodorants instead. They do not prevent the sweating however, only mask and reduce the smell.

What is the difference between the products?

Absolute Dry is available in three formats, dab-on, wet wipes and (only under the brand Absolut Torr) roll-on. All with the same long-lasting effect against all kinds of sweat, but the different modes of application.

Absolute Dry Dab-on is the original Absolute Dry product. It has been available in the Swedish pharmacies since the mid-1980s. The Absolute Dry liquid is applied to the skin with a dab-o-matic applicator attached to the bottle, by dabbing it onto the skin.

Absolute Dry Wipes was launched as a practical line extension, for larger skin areas like back or chest as well as hands and feet, where the dab-on might be somewhat inconvenient to use. The format is also very convenient for traveling.

For the roll-on, the formula has been slightly adjusted, but the concentration is the same and so is the efficacy.

Can children use Absolut Torr?

There is no age limit for Absolut Torr, but if it concerns younger children, we recommend that you contact a doctor to get a prescription. Usually, you start using Absolut Torr from around the age of 13. Keep in mind that smaller children need help to apply and test on a small area first, as children’s skin is more sensitive.

Can Absolute Dry be used on the forehead and face?

Yes, Absolute Dry can be used on the forehead and face, but it is advisable to first try it on a small area since the skin is normally more sensitive here. Please be careful not to get the liquid into your eyes. We recommend using the Absolute Dry Wipe, for more convenient application.

What is hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by excessive sweating, exceeding the functional needs linked to regulating body temperature etc. Most often the excessive sweating is limited to armpits, palms, soles, head, face and neck, but it can also be general, across larger areas of the body.

Hyperhidrosis usually starts off during the childhood, teenage years or early adulthood. Sweaty hands and feet usually starts early, whereas underarm sweating begins during the teens. Hyperhidrosis is equally common among men and women and it is hereditary.

What to do if Absolute Dry is not enough?

If your sweating or hyperhidrosis is significantly impacting your private of professional life, treatment with an extra effective antiperspirant like Absolute Dry can be a great relief, but if it is not considered to be enough there is still help available. Consult your doctor for advice. One treatment option is the use of Botox injections.

Why does itching and redness sometime occur?

Absolute Dry contains aluminum chloride, which in contact with moisture can cause local itching, tingling, redness and light pain in the skin. Most often the reaction is a result of the skin not being completely dry during or directly after application, so please take the time to both towel dry and air dry the skin area before applying the product. Usually the symptoms occur the first half hour after application, but in case of sensitive, moist or newly shaven skin the symptoms can be more severe and last longer. If the skin gets red and itchy a mild hydro cortisone cream can be applied.

Can you order a new applicator if it has broken?

If the applicator breaks, you can order a new one by contacting us via absoluttorr@navamedic.com

What to do if the roll-on ball gets stuck?

Since antiperspirants contain aluminum salt, there is a risk of crystallization that can get the roll-on ball stuck. If the product has not been used in a while or is to be used for the first time, you might need to apply preassure with your thumbs or the palm of you hand to get it moving again. For Absolute Dry, the risk of this to occur is higher, because of the higher concentration. As instructed on the pack, the product is to be stored upright.