Antiperspirant, deodorant harm underarm bacteria: Study

Antiperspirant and deodorant may keep you dry and smelling good, but new findings suggest they good bacteria of the underarm. Although the researchers are unaware whether the disruption of bacteria has any negative consequences, it is still important to note there is possibility that antiperspirant may pose a threat.

Our skin is covered in microbes, many of which help protect it by blocking out harmful bacteria or signaling to the immune system of what is going on. Lead researcher Julie Horvath said, “We know that these skin microbes interact with the immune system. So it’s important to consider what our daily habits do to the skin’s microbiome.”

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