By Dr. Mercola
By Dr. Mercola
Americans spend $18 billion a year on deodorant and antiperspirant in a quest to cover up body odor and reduce sweating.1 For many, applying deodorant is a regular part of their morning routine, but it hasn’t always been this way.
The first deodorant, which killed off odor-producing bacteria, wasn’t introduced until 1888. The first antiperspirant, which reduces both bacterial growth and sweat production, came about 15 years later. Even then, however, most people were wary of applying such products to their underarms.
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