Deodorant

Deodorant as a Personal Care Product Against Body Odor

A deodorant is a personal care product, primarily applied to the armpits, to combat unpleasant body odor. The most important functions for controlling body odor in a deodorant are: odor masking (through fragrances) and control of microorganisms involved in odor formation (through antimicrobial substances).

The activity of the sweat glands is not affected by the use of a deodorant. The use of antiperspirants is required for this purpose.