How should I apply Maxim™?

Maxim® is very unique in that unlike conventional antiperspirants, it is applied at night time before you go to bed (yes at night time). Why is this? While you sleep, your armpits are most dry. Maxim® will absorb into your sweat glands while you sleep to eliminate your sweating problem. You can shower in the morning (you could probably get away with showering an hour after application, but wait the whole night). In the morning, follow your normal hygiene routine whether that includes applying your regular "antiperspirant" or deodorant; it will not affect Maxim™. You should see results the first day after application. If you don't see results, do not worry. Continue to apply Maxim™ for one week. If your skin becomes too itchy or irritated, stop applying and wait until it goes away, then start applying again. You may only be able to apply it once every couple of days if your skin is very sensitive. Benedryl and or cortisone can help with itching on sensitive skin.

Can I apply Maxim to my face, hands and feet?

Apply Maxim to your hands at night time	Apply Maxim to your face by rubbing it in with your fingers	Apply Maxim to your forehead by rubbing it in with your finger tips

Yes, we have many customers who use Maxim on their face, hands and feet. Just use the roll-on applicator to apply it to the desired area. For facial application, you can apply it to your fingers, then rub it into your face. Just make sure you put it on at night time before you go to sleep. Get up in the morning and follow your regular hygiene routine, it won't wash off.

Should I be concerned about any side affects?

Sweating is worry enough. This is one question that frequently comes up to our support staff. Should you be concerned about any side affects? In reality, there is a small percentage of our customers who do report some side affects. However, they are pretty minor. The most common side affect can be itching or burning, particularly if you apply the antiperspirant to broken or irritated skin. We recommend to avoid itching or burning, do not apply Maxim to irritated skin or broken skin. Discontinue if rash occurs. Some customers will discontinue use if the irritation is too much. After a few days when the irritation stops, people will try to apply a very small amount to a very localized area of the axillea armpit, most often, right in the center and they have reported good results.

Compensatory Sweating is another common side affect that one may experience when using Maxim. When this occurs, it is due to the body’s natural ability to compensate and perspire outside of the arm pit area. The body has over 2,700 square inches of skin on which to perspire compared to about 6-10 square inches under the armpit. The armpit is not necessary for thermoregulation. So to stop sweating under the armpit will not effect your health. Those who have compensatory perspiration may experience very mild if any during heavy physical activity and is nothing to worry about. Personally, the benefits of the cessation of underarm wetness far outweigh any compensatory perspiration that I have experienced. The other side affect can be underarm irritation. Personally, very rarely I will experience some minor itching but again, it is a minor inconvenience and very tolerable compared to the alternative.

Can or should I apply a deodorant while using Maxim?

Since Maxim is an antiperspirant that should eliminate your hyperhidrosis, many people do not require a deodorant. However, some people, including myself apply a deodorant because the armpit is typically a breading ground for bacteria, that's what causes the odor. If you do apply a deodorant, try to avoid deodorants with fragrances because fragrances can cause further irritation if you already have sensitive skin. The best deodorants that I have found tend to be sticks like with baking soda. People also use baby powder.