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Deodorants are ingredients that reduce or eliminate unpleasant odor and protect against the formation of malodor on body surfaces. Absorbents can act as deodorants if they have the ability to absorb malodorous chemicals. Also, chemical reactions can be used to destroy the malodorous substance in selected cases. Perfumes and the like can be used to mask the perception of malodor by the process of reodorization. Unpleasant odors also may be the result of microbiological activity. Thus, Cosmetic Biocides are ingredients frequently used in skin-surface deodorants. The following listing of deodorants is limited to those ingredients commonly used for this purpose.
A similar function is served by antiperspirants, which eliminate odor by affecting the development of perspiration. These ingredients are the subject of the OTC Drug Review and may be found under the listing of Antiperspirant Agents. |