Abstract

A REVIW ON ANTIPERSPIRANT AND DEODORANT

Nirmalkumar Gnanavel*, Sorlin Selva Joice P. and Jeevanandham S.

ABSTRACT

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and bad body odor (bromhidrosis) is a common problem, eg. Palms, armpits and soles (shoes wearing). It can be distressing, as affected people avoid social contact with others because of embarrassment. The deodorant is used to mask bromhidrosis and Antiperspirants will help to reduce hyperhidrosis. The study was done to have knowledge about ingredients used in antiperspirants and deodorants, and also to study home remedies to overcome body odor, and to develop and evaluate herbal deodorant.

Keywords: Antiperspirants and deodorant, bromhidrosis, hyperhidrosis, Natural deodorant.