The Sweat Edit
The Sweat Edit

The Sweat Edit

THE SWEAT EFFECT

Celebrate the launch of our new scented deodorants! This week's Narcycisst Newsletter explores all things Sweat: an essential process that cools your body and cleanses your skin. Despite this it gets a bad rap as it often quickly attracts bacteria and produces a bad smell.

By no means do we want you to stop sweating, in fact we encourage it. Discover some hygiene tips and learn how to best manage odor and bacteria build up in your grooming routine below.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DEODORANT

As men on the sweatier side of the spectrum, luxury deodorants from designer brands never worked for us and we'd sweat through them in hours. Our only option were drug story anti-perspirants, but those never smelled good. So we created No.1 and No.2

Unlike your standard gel deodorant that just mask bad smells, anti-perspirants both prevent you from sweating and kill the odor causing bacteria.   

Most people already know it's a good idea to thoroughly wash your pits with bodywash before putting on your deodorant, but did you know anti-perspirants work better if applied at night before bed? The active ingredients take a few hours to absorb and seal the sweat glands, and daytime sweating can actually prevent this process. 
 
Our recommendation, apply No.1 or No.2 at night and in the morning: that way you prevent the buildup overnight AND you finish up with a nice refreshing scent of oak wood, saffron, or germanium before heading out for the day. A two-punch cologne for your pits.

WTF is a "natural" deodorant?

To quote a great poet of our time, "if the temperature outside is unnatural your deodorant should be as well." Natural ingredients have a time and place, but deodorants is not where you want to go au naturel..

Natural deodorants sound appealing: plant-based, “clean,” and often made with mineral crystals to combat odor but they don’t prevent sweating. If you're a heavy sweater, this can lead to damp shirts and deodorant that wears off by noon. 

While many of our products, like the Regime No. 1 range, feature naturally derived ingredients, natural doesn’t always mean better for you. The term can create a sense of trust in the skincare industry, yet some “natural” ingredients (like certain essential oils) can irritate if applied directly to the skin. Remember, even arsenic is technically “natural.” Don’t fall for the hype; choose products that are scientifically tested. Our anti-perspirants contain aluminum for a reason: it works and it's safe.

SWEAT AND SKINCARE

While sweat is sterile when it leaves your pores, it quickly attracts bacteria and odors. This is why it’s important to consider sweating in your skincare routine, especially after workouts. Here are some tips:

A thorough facial cleanse is the best way to combat sweat, but let’s be honest: sometimes you don’t have time to shower right after the gym. I keep a hypochlorous acid spray (essentially electrolyzed salt water) in my workout bag to refresh my face and reduce redness if I can’t shower right away.

Another great product is glycolic acid: it’s affordable, exfoliates, and effectively eliminates odor-causing bacteria. Many dermatologists recommend applying it to your armpits at night if you struggle with body odor.

Finally, if you experience excessive sweating on your face or body, there are anti-perspirant lotions available, like this one from Kiehl's. If you find yourself dripping from your forehead or back during summer, apply some at night and thank us in the morning!

OUR STORY

Narcyss is a wellness brand for the modern citizen that is inclusive, aspirational and inspirational. We believe it’s ok to enjoy a Negroni or two at dinner and to do yoga in the morning, it’s ok to get high and go running when you come down, it’s ok to do what you can to age in a healthy way, not in an ”anti” way. The Narcyss philosophy of “a life well lived”, modern wellness and healthy ageing is a welcome perspective in the beauty industry.

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OUR STORY

Narcyss is a wellness brand for the modern citizen that is inclusive, aspirational and inspirational. We believe it’s ok to enjoy a Negroni or two at dinner and to do yoga in the morning, it’s ok to get high and go running when you come down, it’s ok to do what you can to age in a healthy way, not in an ”anti” way. The Narcyss philosophy of “a life well lived”, modern wellness and healthy ageing is a welcome perspective in the beauty industry.

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