Use of antiperspirant and deodorant found to alter underarm microbes

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Use Of Antiperspirant And Deodorant Found To Alter Underarm Microbes
Use Of Antiperspirant And Deodorant Found To Alter Underarm Microbes



Many feel the development of antiperspirant and deodorant is among humankind's greatest achievements, but it appears the products do more than keep odor at bay.

A recent study published in PeerJ found the personal hygiene boosters affect the composition of underarm microbe colonies.

Testing involved a small group of 17 participants, some who regularly apply the products and others who do not.

Users were asked to forgo the products beginning on the second day, while those who typically abstain were instructed to slather them on towards the study period's end.

Upon examining daily underarm swabs, the researchers found notable variations in the microbial compositions of the groups.

Among the most significant was the percentage of bacteria belonging to the Staphylococcaceae variety.

Regular nonusers presented with roughly 20%, while those who had only recently stopped had over 60%.

Said Julie Horvath, one of the scientists, "Wearing a product does affect the microbes under your arm, but what those short and long-term consequences are, we don't really know yet."

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