How do deodorant and antiperspirant work?
About this episode
Melissa and Jam explore the chemistry behind deodorants and antiperspirants, discussing their differences and effectiveness.
What's that smell? Is it us? Is it you? We hope it's neither, thanks to deodorants and antiperspirants. This week, Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry of this everyday important substance. What are the differences between deodorant and antiperspirant? How do they work in the first place? Does one work better? Is one better for us? Be kind to one another, wear deodorant.
Topics covered
- deodorant
- antiperspirant
- chemistry
Keywords
- smell
- everyday substances
- health
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