Deodorants and antiperspirants reduce body odor in different ways ... or at least trim, your armpit hair. No matter your gender, she says, “the more hair that you have under your arms, the ...

Should you be using glycolic acid for armpits? Here, skincare experts explain the benefits and limitations of applying the ...

Body odor is a topic that is often avoided in everyday conversation, but its impact on people's social and emotional lives is ...

Cologne and gum can only cover up so much stank. Here’s how to solve your biggest odor problems, from man musk to retched armpit smell. In a study at Oxford University, women were asked to rate ...

Have you ever stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh, only to notice that your armpits still smell bad? Even layering deodorant, roll-on or perfume doesn’t seem to help; instead, it just makes ...

This advice is true, but there is a key component to better armpit care: Know what to apply and when to apply it. Body odor is not caused by sweat alone. Normal skin bacteria break down the sweat ...

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