The body odor issue has prompted increasing concern among individuals, attributed to the malodorous byproducts of sweat gland activity, particularly in the axillary skin region, which is metabolized by the cutaneous microflora. To address this matter, the formulation of deodorant products has emerged as a potential solution. Comprising a spectrum of compounds and a natural product, reported as …
"The human axilla hosts clusters of sweat glands that provide a favorable environment for a large bacterial population. The bacteria-driven process could convert the odorless secretions from the glands into volatile odorous compounds, leading to an unpleasant body odor that may disrupt people’s daily routines. To address this issue, the development of cosmetics like deodorant has the pote…
Deodorant is a common cosmetic product that people use. The function varies from being an antiperspirant to preventing foul odor produced, depending on its active ingredients. Foul odor is affected by various factors, one of them is bacterial activity. Many studies have proven that antibacterial agents in deodorant are found to be effective in reducing the foul odor produced by the axilla a…
ody odor is the unpleasant smell brought on by the mixture of sweat and bacteria on the skin, such as Corynebacterium and Staphylococcus species. Typically, sweat is an odorless bodily fluid, however, as bacteria grow on the skin and break down these secretions, the by-products may have a pungent, unpleasant smell. Deodorant is an axilla cosmetic containing antibacterial agents that are use…
Body odor is an unpleasant smell that is caused by the interaction of sweat and bacteria on the skin. According to some studies there are three bacteria that can cause body odor, which are Corynebacterium, Staphylococcus, and Micrococcus. To counteract this interaction a cosmetic product that has antimicrobial properties can be used. One example of this cosmetic product is deodorant. Deodor…
The excessive sweating of axilla provides a moist and warm environment that supports the growth of various bacteria. The odor-causing bacteria is able to biotransform the sweat gland secretion into volatile odor compounds (VOC) that manifest in body odor. The antibacterial properties of deodorant are able suppress the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Clinical trial was conducted toward 6 In…