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Antiperspirant vs. daily fragrance: what’s the difference?

What makes sweat smell?

To understand the benefits of antiperspirant, you’ve got to get to grips with sweat and body odour first. Your body actually produces two types of sweat. 

First, you’ve got the sweat that comes from your eccrine glands, which keeps you cool by secreting water and salt. They don’t smell bad at all. 

You also have the sweat that comes from apocrine glands. They leave deposits of fat and protein on your body. Mix these with the bacteria on your skin and boom: body odour occurs.

It’s a simple matter of choosing what works best for you and your lifestyle.