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But in reality, she told us that body odor is simply a result of skin bacteria mixing with sweat.

“Patients often think that if they have body odor they might be unwell, or that they might be perceived as having poor hygiene," Rosemarie Ingleton, MD, a New York City-based board-certified dermatologist, previously told Allure. Besides, a little musk is 100 percent normal. So, yes, you may still sweat a bit after swiping on your favorite aluminum-free formula (because, again, deodorant doesn't equal antiperspirant), but no, you shouldn't smell sour after going green.

As such, their main function is to minimize body odor and to keep you smelling fresh for hours with bacteria-sopping ingredients, including familiar favorites like baking soda. On the other hand, natural deodorants are typically made without aluminum. Antiperspirants, which are classified as over-the-counter drugs, inhibit a normal bodily function - in other words, the formation of sweat - using their active ingredient, aluminum salts, says David Bank, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Westchester County, NY, and the founder and director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery. If just the thought of swapping out your go-to antiperspirant for an all-natural version makes you perspire, take a breath.
