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Yes, we ship worldwide. To ensure fast delivery and uncomplicated customs clearance, we dispatch from two strategic warehouses:

  • Lörrach Warehouse (Germany): From here, we supply all EU countries duty-free, as well as the rest of the world.
  • Muttenz Warehouse (Switzerland): From here, we supply Switzerland and Liechtenstein duty-free.

Please note that deliveries to certain countries outside the EU may be restricted by our shipping partner, DHL, due to the current political situation or specific customs regulations.

Detailed information on delivery times and shipping costs for your country can be found on our shipping information page.

No, we welcome every order. There is no minimum order value – so you can conveniently purchase even very small amounts from us.

If you want to cancel or change an order, please send an e-mail.

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Yes. Often e-mail addresses are mistyped in the order form. We kindly ask you to verify your data before sending your order. Other common reasons for not receiving an e-mail confirmation are overloaded e-mail accounts or spam filters. If your order (and payment) went through, it will be shipped even the e-mail address is erroneous.

Yes, we also deliver to Packstations ONLY IN GERMANY. Please enter the following in the address fields:

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  • Country: Germany

  1. Call up the desired article here in the shop.
  2. If available, you will find the button "Collect from my pharmacy" below the button "Add to cart".
  3. Click on it and follow the instructions in the form to order the product to the pharmacy of your choice.

Tip: On the product page you will also find the pharmaceutical central number (PZN) / pharma code of the product under the tab "Properties". With this number you can get the product in any pharmacy.

Returns, exchanges, warranty

You can find a size chart for each shirt in the product details under "Photos."

Everything you need to know for a smooth exchange:

  1. Returns & Right of Withdrawal You can return anti-sweat shirts to us after trying them on, within the statutory withdrawal period. However, please note that for hygiene reasons, shirts that have already been used or worn are excluded from the right of withdrawal and return.
  2. Exchange Process If you would like to exchange an anti-sweat shirt for a different size or model: Please complete the exchange form enclosed with your order in full. Place the form in the package together with the shirt in its original packaging. The return address can be found directly on the exchange form.
  3. No form at hand? The exchange form is also available here

General Questions

Sweating is a totally normal and essential process. Sweat is produced by the body to cool down and regulate its temperature. Perspiration is controlled by the autonomic nervous system. In some cases, this system has a dysfunction and produces more sweat than necessary. For areas affected by this hyperfunction, an application of antiperspirants is recommended. Aluminium compounds seal the sweat glands locally and can thus be used against sweating. 

Antiperspirants only affect the surface and do not get into the blood circulation of the body. One part of the sweat exudes through the liver, while the other part channels its way to the surface of the skin through other sweat pathways, where it evaporates fast and without odour. Whenever antiperspirants are applied to specific skin areas - such as armpits - sweat can easily evade through other body areas. Armpits, for example, only represent 1% of an entire body’s sweat.

Dehydration can affect your overall health, especially during hot weather, illness or intense physical activity. While thirst is the most obvious sign, the body often gives other subtle signals when it is running low on fluids. The "pinch test" and the "fingernail test" are common, informal methods used to get a quick, rough estimate of skin hydration. While they are often mentioned in wellness and health blogs, it is important to distinguish between their informal use and their clinical medical application. 

What does your skin do? 

Skin is your body's largest organ, and it covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it: 

  • Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated. 
  • Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections. 
  • Helps you feel things like heat, cold and pain. 
  • Helps control your body temperature. 
  • Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it. 
  • Shields your body against heat and light. 

How to keep your skin healthy 

Since your skin protects your body in many ways, it's important to try to keep your skin healthy. For example, you can: 

  • Wear the right protective equipment, like gloves, long sleeves, knee and elbow pads, or helmets to protect against cuts, bumps and scrapes. 
  • If you do get a cut or scrape, clean it right away with soap and warm water. Put on a bandage to protect it while it heals. 
  • When you are spending time outdoors, wear long sleeves and pants and use insect repellant to prevent insect bites. 
  • Prevent sunburn by covering up and using sunscreen when outdoors. 
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water. 
  • When you take a shower or bath, use warm (not hot) water. 
  • Use mild cleansers and wash gently (don't scrub). 
  • Use moisturizers, like lotions, creams, or ointments, to prevent dry skin. 

Why dehydration affects skin elasticity 

Water plays an important role in maintaining the skin's elasticity and structure. When the body loses fluids through sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea or inadequate intake, tissues may become less supple. This reduced elasticity can cause the skin to remain slightly tented for a short time after being pinched. Because of this visible change, skin turgor is sometimes used as a simple indicator of fluid balance. 

Excessive facial sweating during hot weather or intense activity is a major contributor to rapid localized fluid loss and skin irritation. Using a gentle topical solution like SweatStop® Antiperspirant Sensitive Lotion Face helps control facial perspiration overnight, preserving skin comfort and preventing unnecessary moisture loss throughout the day." 

Skin pinch test explained 

The skin pinch test, also known as the skin turgor test, is a test to measure how quickly the skin returns to its normal position after being gently pinched. 

When the body is well hydrated, the skin is elastic and springs back quickly. When fluid levels are low, the skin may take longer return to its original shape. Doctors and nurses use this method as a quick screening tool assess clinical dehydration, particularly in children, older adults and individuals who may be at risk of dehydration. 

It is important to note that when the skin ages, it loses elasticity, which can make turgor testing less reliable. In older adults, the skin may take up to 20 seconds to return to its normal position even without dehydration. For people over 65 skin turgor test alone is not a reliable indicator of dehydration. 

Poor skin turgor occurs with moderate to severe fluid loss. Mild dehydration is when fluid loss equals 5% of body weight. Moderate dehydration is 10% loss and severe dehydration is 15% or more loss of body weight. 

Common causes of poor skin turgor are: 

  • Decreased fluid intake 
  • Dehydration 
  • Diarrhea 
  • Diabetes 
  • Extreme weight loss 
  • Heat exhaustion (excessive sweating without enough fluid intake) 
  • Vomiting. 

1. The Skin Pinch Test (Skin Turgor) 

The Science: It measures the elasticity of the skin. When the body is severely dehydrated, the interstitial fluid volume decreases, causing the skin to lose its elasticity (turgor). 

How it works: A practitioner gently pinches the skin on the back of the hand or the abdomen and pulls it up. Normal: The skin snaps back into place immediately. 

Dehydrated: The skin remains "tented" for a few seconds or returns to its position very slowly. 

Clinical Note: This is a diagnostic tool for medical dehydration (hypovolemia), not a way to check if you need a better facial moisturizer. If you are showing signs of poor skin turgor, you should seek medical attention, as it indicates a significant fluid deficit.

2. The Fingernail (Capillary Refill) Test 

While often conflated with hydration, the "fingernail test" is primarily a vascular assessment tool, not a skin moisture test. 

The Science: It measures capillary refill time (CRT), which helps determine peripheral perfusion (how well your blood is circulating). 

How it works: You press firmly on your fingernail until it turns white (blanches), then release it. 

Normal: The color returns to pink in less than 2 seconds. 

Abnormal: If it takes longer than 2 seconds, it may indicate poor circulation, shock, or severe dehydration. 

Clinical Note: This is used by emergency responders to quickly evaluate if the body is delivering enough blood to the extremities. It is not an accurate way to gauge the hydration status of your skin surface. 

Other signs of dehydration 

The skin pinch test should always be considered alongside other symptoms. Common signs of dehydration include dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, dark coloured urine and reduced urination. In children, symptoms may also include irritability and unusual sleepiness. Severe dehydration may lead to confusion, rapid heartbeat, and low blood pressure, which require urgent medical attention. 

When the test may not be accurate 

The skin pinch test is not always reliable for everyone. Older adults often have reduced skin elasticity due to ageing, which can make the skin return slowly even when hydration levels are normal. Similarly, certain skin conditions, significant weight loss, or prolonged sun damage may affect the result. 

Because of these limitations, doctors usually rely on additional signs, medical history and laboratory tests to confirm dehydration. The skin pinch test is a quick and simple way to check whether your body might be dehydrated. Observing how quickly the skin returns to its normal position, it offers a basic clue about hydration status. However, it should not replace proper medical evaluation. If you experience persistent symptoms of dehydration or feel unusually weak or dizzy, it is important to consult a healthcare professional. Staying well hydrated remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect overall health. 

Summary 

  • Use the pinch test only if you are checking for serious medical dehydration (e.g., after heat exhaustion or illness).
  • Use the fingernail test only to assess blood flow/circulation. 
  • Avoid using physical pinch tests as a metric for whether your skincare products are working. If your skin feels tight or dry on the surface, that is a matter of skin barrier health, best addressed by topical humectants. A dedicated formula like the Aloe Hyaluron Anti-Aging Booster, with its hyaluronic acid and aloe vera instantly hydrates your skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. This fixes dry skin on the surface, which is completely different from medical dehydration inside your body. 

Sources:

MedlinePlus: Skin turgor

Mediziner antwortet: Kann ein 3-Sekunden-Hauttest zeigen, ob man dehydriert ist?

Dehydrated or not and how to quickly find out

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Antiperspirants can generally be used on any area of ​​the skin. Sweating can also be targeted at several areas at the same time. The excess sweat evaporates unnoticed on other areas of the skin and is partly excreted via the kidneys. However, antiperspirants cannot be used in the case of a generalized overactive sweat gland, i.e. heavy sweating all over the body.

To avoid compensatory sweating, antiperspirants should not be used on more than three areas of the skin at the same time. Various antiperspirants in different strengths are available to combat sweat and odor on different areas of the skin.

Yes, we offer a voluntary 30-day money-back guarantee. This allows you to cancel your contract within 30 days – this is in addition to the statutory 14-day cancellation period.

Please note that this guarantee covers almost all, but not absolutely all products. Your statutory right of withdrawal remains unaffected. Please ensure you familiarise yourself with the required procedure in advance.

Products

How is SweatStop® IXAL used against excessive sweating?

Correct application is essential for the success of SweatStop® IXAL Roll-on. Please follow the instructions for use carefully:

  • Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin:
  • First 5 days: 3 times a day
  • After 5 days or after the condition has improved: 2 times a day
  • After 10 days or after further improvement: 1 time a day in the morning

The overactive sweat glands are normalized very quickly after application.

Notes

Sweat coming out immediately after application prevents the cream from being absorbed. The product must therefore always be applied to dry skin before sweating increases again. This must be taken into account especially in the case of very heavy sweating with running sweat. The frequency of use must be adjusted to this timing.

Odor formation: In rare cases, body odor only decreases after a few days of use. Do not use in combination with a preparation containing aluminum salts! Stop using this first and only start using SweatStop® IXAL (as described above) when sweating has started again.

Warning

Do not use on weeping or open wounds. Only use on intact skin.

Application 

Before going to bed: 

Apply a small amount to dry skin and allow to absorb overnight. Shower normally in the morning. Two applications per week are normally sufficient. Apply the ahc antiperspirant immediately before going to bed. The sweat glands are usually not active when the body is resting and ahc can therefore be absorbed unhindered. Bathing or showering immediately after application impairs the effect. In the first 3-5 days, dab the areas to be treated every day with a very thin but large area using a cotton swab, cotton ball or directly with your fingertips.

What is special with SweatStop®?


SweatStop® Advantages


  • SweatStop® reliably prevents the formation of sweat and odour 
  • All SweatStop® products are dermatologically tested and labelled "very good to skin" by recognised German research institute Dermatest® (dermatest-guarantee.de). 
  • With our large range of products we can offer individual solutions for any customer and body parts 
  • Due to the enrichment with moisturizing ingredients like Panthenol and Aloe Vera and a special treatment optimizing the pH-value, SweatStop® products cultivate and act efficiently at the same time. 
  • Due to large content we offer the best price performance ratio, meaning you save money in comparison with standard products 

Advantages when purchasing in our Online Shop

 

  • Secure shopping and data protection 
  • We offer a money back guarantee. If our product does not satisfy you, we will refund the full purchase price. 
  • Different payment options 
  • Payment "on account" for German, Austrian and Swiss customers 
  • Before purchasing a product do not hesitate to check our homepage and read up about alternative and preventive measures against sweating 
  • Find information on possible causes of perspiration on our homepage in detail 
  • Our team provides extensive and professional customer service via e-mail

Yes. SweatStop® is free of odour after 20 seconds and therefore allows you to keep on applying your favorite fragrance. However, please be aware that SweatStop® antiperspirants do not have any effect when applied on humid skin. SweatStop® antiperspirants must be applied in the evening, before going to bed. In the morning, washing as usual is possible and a deodorant may be applied if desired.

Applying our product properly is the key to their intended effect. As everybody's skin is different, the application procedure varies according to personal skin type. You will receive detailed instructions upon delivery.

IMPORTANT: Antiperspirants are applied to dry skin in the evening before going to bed.

Generally, SweatStop® can be applied on any area of the skin. Here you can find possible areas of application. Generally perspiration can be ceased at different areas at the same time. The sweat evaporates unperceived on other areas of the skin and partially is also secreted via the kidney. A generalized hyperfuntion of the sweat glands, thus sweating at the entire body, cannot be counteracted.
Depending on the product there are different areas of application. To avoid compensatory sweating SweatStop® antiperspirants should not be applied to more than 3 areas of the skin at the same time. To stop the formation of sweating and odor at other areas of the skin diverse SweatStop® products in different intensities are available. Here you can find an overview. Just use the filters.

For skin irritation, additionally use SweatStop® ReLotion. The application procedure is explained in the presentation of SweatStop® ReLotion on our website.

The advantages of SweatStop® IXAL 

  • IXAL normalises sweating without blocking the pores 
  • WITHOUT any aluminium compounds 
  • With the worldwide patented active ingredient FAG® 
  • Against axillary hyperhidrosis 
  • No sweat stains on clothes 
  • Designed as RollOn for the axillary area 
  • Newly developed, unique product 
  • Vegan

Ingredients of SweatStop® IXAL

Aqua (Deionized Water), Ethylhexyl Stearate, Glycerin, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Fatty Acids Group (F.A.G.®: Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) Hexadecanamide), Zinc Ricinoleate, Triethyl Citrate, PPG-25-Laureth-25, Benzyl Alcohol, Cyclomethicone, Glycosaminoglycans, Isoamyl Cocoate, Isoamyl Laurate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil (Linseed Oil), Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables (Olea Europaea Oil (Olive Oil) Unsaponifiables), Farnesol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter (Cocoa Butter), Dimethiconol, Ethyl Linoleate, Parfum/ Profumo (Fragrance), Disodium EDTA, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil), Dehydroacetic Acid, Lecithin, BHT, Lysine, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citric Acid, Benzyl Salicylate, D-Limonene (Limonene), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Alpha- Isomethylionone), Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Isoeugenol, Anise Alcohol.

SweatStop® Basic Line antiperspirants contain an aluminum chloride solution which closes the pores and prevents sweating. Their reliable effect against odor and perspiration generally unfolds after 1-4 applications.
SweatStop® Instant is enriched with talc and prevents the formation of sweat instantly. It remains effective for approx. 60 min, depending on which degree hands or feet are exposed.
In order for them to be fully effective, it is essential to use SweatStop® products as described.

Try our antiperspirants. The iontophoresis treatment, shirts or pads represent alternatives.

Yes, applying antiperspirants to healthy skin is perfectly safe.

EU Statement via the BfR: Absorption of aluminium through the skin is unlikely

  • 2014 The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) conducted a health risk assessment of aluminium-based antiperspirants in 2014. At the time, the available data was contradictory. Consequently, the Institute highlighted a need for further research. The industry was requested to measure aluminium absorption through the skin. A task that proved extremely challenging and required significant resources to complete.

  • 2020 On 20 July 2020, the BfR published its final conclusion for the entire European Union, confirming that no aluminium are absorbed through the skin. They stated: "Health impairments caused by the absorption of aluminium through the skin are unlikely." You can read the full BfR Opinion 030/2020 of 20 July 2020 here.

  • 2023 This safety assessment was further confirmed and solidified at EU level by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) (Opinion 045/2023). View the SCCS Opinion 045/2023 here.

In summary: when applied correctly to healthy skin (avoiding freshly shaved skin), the use of these products is entirely safe.

No. Tap water iontophoresis (abbreviated LWI) is a long-tried and proven method for the reduction of hand, foot, face and armpit sweat. It is designed for use with pure water. The effect mechanism is not fully known, but it is assumed that it compares to the effects of the salt contained in aluminum-antiperspirants: The canals of the sweat glands leading to the outside of the skin are temporarily clogged by coagulation of proteins.
Aluminum salt-containing antiperspirants have been used for centuries to reduce the formation of perspiration. The solution narrows the sweat glands in upper skin layers. If an aluminum-salt-containing solution were added to the iontophoresis bath, the active ingredients which would otherwise be harmless on the upper skin layers would enter deeper layers of the skin and thereby also enter the blood circulation. This should be avoided by any means! The effect of combining both approaches are not known, since there is no empirical data on this.
We strongly advise against using the tap water iontophoresis combined with aluminum salt-containing additives.

You find a list of all ingredients below each antiperspirant.

Iontophoresis during pregnancy and breastfeeding

As the available safety data for the use of iontophoresis in pregnancy is insufficient, we recommend the treatment to be suspended during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

SweatStop® has been dermatologically tested for skin tolerance, achieving a "very good" rating. The active ingredient acts only on the surface and does not enter the bloodstream, making the solution perfectly safe to use.

Are antiperspirants safe? Yes. Application to healthy skin is unproblematic.

The scientific evidence has strengthened significantly in recent years:

  • 2014: Initial assessments showed an unclear data situation; the BfR called for new studies on skin absorption.
  • 2020: The BfR gave the all-clear: new studies prove that aluminium is hardly absorbed through the skin. According to current scientific knowledge, health impairments are unlikely (BfR 030/2020).
  • 2023: Safety was reaffirmed at EU level by the scientific committee SCCS (SCCS 045/2023).

Conclusion: As long as the product is applied to healthy, non-freshly shaved skin, its use is absolutely safe.

Deodorants prevent the formation of the odour causing bacteria and cover the smell. They only take effect for a very limited space of time, however, as they do not fight the actual problem - the formation of sweat - at its root.
Antiperspirants on the other hand narrow the perspiratory glands and thus prevent the secretion of sweat.

SweatStop® products with 50ml last for about 3-6 months, the 100ml products for about 4-8 months.

Yes. Antiperspirants are applied immediately before going to bed. In the morning, you can follow your usual washing routine and use a deodorant if necessary.

AgainLife Oncology Products

In short, the answer is no. But in the aim to increase the knowledge and understanding of the clients, and to promote confidence in our products, we can explain further. 

Oncology care products are often misleadingly linked to psychoactive cannabinoids, as the one found in the plant Cannabis sativa.
However, the cannabinoid family is much larger; in addition to those in the Cannabis plant (only one of which is psychoactive), there are two other classes of cannabinoids -the synthetic cannabinoids and the endogenous cannabinoids, or endocannabinoids.

Thus the cannabinoid system is very complex, including different mediators (plant-derived, synthetic and endogenous), various types of targets (cannabinoid receptors and others), multi-signal pathways and a lot of ion channels. A thorough understanding requires considerable background in immunology and neurology. 

In recent decades, the endocannabinoid system has attracted considerable attention as a potential therapeutic target in numerous physiological conditions, such as in energy balance, appetite stimulation, blood pressure, pain modulation, embryogenesis, nausea and vomiting control, memory, learning and immune response, as well as in pathological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and multiple sclerosis. 

The Again Life Italia products contain FAG® (patented Fatty Acid Group) a formulation of natural Fatty Acids which at the topical level, promotes the regulation of the inflammatory reaction through modulating the release of inflammatory mediators and angiogenesis-promoting factors, while binding, among others, to cannabinoid and vanilloid receptors of mast cells, macrophages and keratinocytes. These activities lead to a decrease in clinical signs (pain, itching, redness, etc.) by reducing inflammation, a decrease in the thickness of lesions and to the re-instauration of physiological apoptosis, normal cell replacement and regulation of angiogenesis. 

One ingredient of the FAG® formulation for the oncological support line is PEA (Palmitoylethanolamid), which belongs to the class of the NAE phospholipids, which also includes the first endocannabinoid to be discovered. PEA was firstly isolated from soy lecithin, egg yolk, and peanut meal (Ganley et al.,1958; Petrosino and Di Marzo, 2017). While PEA is technically a non-endocannabinoid lipid mediator (does not bind itself directly to the cannabinoid receptors but promotes the binding of others), both preclinical and clinical studies indicate that PEA is potentially useful in a wide range of therapeutic areas, including eczema, pain, and neurodegeneration.

To further clarify, endocannabinoids are substances that occur naturally in our body and control the activity of the mast cell and nerve fibers. Due to the increased stress to which the tissue and the nerve fibers are exposed during chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, the body can no longer produce these substances themselves. FAG® regulates the mast cell activity by supplying the required natural substances which will help restore system functionality.

Flutees

In most cases, the ear piercings stretch without any problems and the Flutees are perceived as "comfortable" due to their high quality material. However, every now and then, an ear piercing does not stretch or a "tight feeling" occurs when wearing the Flutees. In this case, the Flutees cannot be used. Unfortunately, there are no summary criteria that could indicate whether or not the Flutees fit before trying them on. You just have to try it...

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