The Independent: The Truth About Natural Deodorant

From overheated marketing pitches to the latest "whole-body" hygiene craze, the debate over whether we need head-to-toe deodorant has resurfaced – and the verdict isn't as straightforward as the ads make it seem. In a recent article by The Independent, consultant dermatologist Dr Pallavi Gupta weighs in, explaining why most of our bodies don't produce odour in the places whole-body products target, and warns how applying deodorant beyond the underarms can increase the risk of skin irritation, dryness, or even disrupt the skin's natural balance.

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