Episode

How do deodorant and antiperspirant work?

Podcast: Chemistry For Your Life
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 2801
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Summary

What's that smell? Is it us? Is it you? We hope it's neither, thanks to deodorants and antiperspirants. This week, Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry of this everyday important substance. What are the differences between deodorant and antiperspirant? How do they work in the first place? Does one work better? Is one better for us? Be kind to one another, wear deodorant.