Deodorant

Sweat itself is odorless; body odor is produced by skin bacteria that metabolize sweat compounds into odorous by-products. Raising skin pH with baking soda suppresses odor-producing bacteria and eliminates body odor at its source. A baking…

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Sweat itself is odorless; body odor is produced by skin bacteria that metabolize sweat compounds into odorous by-products. Raising skin pH with baking soda suppresses odor-producing bacteria and eliminates body odor at its source. A baking soda deodorant can be prepared by mixing baking soda with oil and a few drops of essential oil, then stored in the refrigerator.