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The Science and Market of Deodorant and Antiperspirant
TLDR This podcast explores the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to individual body odor and the differences between deodorant and antiperspirant. It also discusses the predicted decline in the deodorant and antiperspirant market due to changing consumer preferences and the rise in popularity of all-natural options.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
The podcast discusses the unique odor types that individuals have, which are genetically based and can also be influenced by environmental factors such as diet.
02:47
Deodorant and antiperspirant are not the same thing - deodorant masks odor while antiperspirant stops sweating.
05:43
Deodorant and antiperspirant are typically applied to the armpits because that is where the most sweat glands are located and where body odor tends to come from.
08:30
The deodorant and antiperspirant market is predicted to decline due to the decrease in deodorant use among baby boomers in their 50s, but will be helped by global warming and the early onset of puberty caused by bovine growth hormones, which will expand the market for younger consumers.
11:20
Deodorants mask the smell of sweat by killing bacteria and including perfumes, while antiperspirants plug the glands with substances like aluminum and zirconium to prevent sweat production.
14:11
Off-brand deodorants, such as all-natural options, have gained popularity among a portion of the population who may be concerned about the potential health risks associated with aluminum in traditional deodorants.
16:55
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