Ancient Egyptians were the first to apply scents to underarms.

The first commercial deodorant, Mum, was introduced and patented in the late 19th century.

Antiperspirants are classified as drugs by the Food and Drug Administration.

Odours from strong foods (garlic, curry, onions, etc.) are emitted through your sweat.

Aluminum chloride, the ingredient that blocks glandular openings and prevents sweating, is notorious for turning T-shirts yellow.

Offensive body odour or BO is actually illegal in libraries in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Human perspiration is largely odorless until it is fermented by bacteria.

Deodorants work by making the skin an unfriendly environment for the bacteria.

Of the worlds population around 2.5% have problems with excessive sweating.

As children approach puberty, hormones cause an increase in sweating which then results in body odour.

Today, sticks are the most popular type of antiperspirant.

Producing too much sweat is known as hyperhidrosis.

ACORELLE organic deodorants, aluminium and alcohol free, are  the safest deodorants on the market.