“Whole-body deodorant might be useful if you want to target a specific area of your body, such as your feet or groin,” says Dr. Ellen Barnstable, a dermatologist at Aurora Health Care. “However, you don’t need this product if you don’t typically have odors in those areas.”
What stinks?
Perspiration is your body’s way of cooling itself. Bacteria that live on your skin break down the sweat, creating the unpleasant smell known as body odor. There are several sweat glands throughout your body, but only a few of them produce the nutrients needed by the bacteria to create body odor. These glands are located mostly in your armpits and groin.
