katleho Seisa via Getty Images “More than just my armpits stink.” “No one likes odor below the belt.” Ads for whole-body deodorants featuring these taglines seem to be everywhere. “I can’t think of any circumstances where I would recommend a full-body deodorant for my patients,” said Dr. Kimberly Kho, an OB-GYN at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. “I …
Deodorant is a common staple in many people's hygiene line-ups - but after all these years the product is now venturing out beyond the armpits to conquer a whole new frontier: your entire body. All-body deodorant is a fairly new product touted by many brands such as Lume, Native, Ban, Hume and even cult-classic Ban The product is meant to …
Illustration: Madeline McMahon For HuffPost It turns out there's a use for certain acids — that are traditionally tied to facial skin care — in reducing body odor. “You have to understand what makes body odor to understand why glycolic acid or salicylic acid might be helpful,” said Dr. Christopher Bunick, a dermatologist and associate professor of dermatology at Yale …
Malte Mueller via Getty Images Sweat is a hallmark of summer, and if you’re not careful, body odor can be, too. Everyone’s sweat gland count and activity are different: The more glands and activity, the higher the risk of body odor,” explained Geeta Yadav, a board-certified dermatologist. What’s good at preventing body odor is obvious: “It will be no surprise …
