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deodorant

[dee-oh-der-uhnt] / diˈoʊ dər ənt /


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“The first cleanser removes sweat, sunscreen, deodorant, excess oil, and odor-causing bacteria and the second provides another level of cleansing while restoring moisture, supporting the skin barrier or delivering an active ingredient,” Gohara said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Charlie Bowes-Lyon, co-founder of deodorant brand Wild, says attitude matters far more than having the perfect set of skills.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Exhaustion was setting in, but the deodorant I’d packed needed to be replaced, so I found myself roaming the body care aisles, wincing under the fluorescent lights as my patience rapidly grew thinner.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

He said he was paid in checks but was then told he wasn’t allowed to cash them, leaving him without enough money to purchase Gatorade or deodorant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2026

Kevin and I didn’t have enough clothes or any deodorant at all, so often, we smelled too.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

Its Nivea brand has been undertaking a recalibration to more evenly distribute investment across body care and deodorants, instead of focusing mostly on facial products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026

For Tracey Baubie, the president and chief executive officer of Comprehensive Research Group, which tests consumer products such as deodorants and diapers for manufacturers, part-time mothers are a key part of her team.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2024

Generally, people use deodorants on their armpits, but perhaps there is a way to get rid of the bacteria.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2024

Parabens are typically used as preservatives, and phthalates make deodorants and antiperspirants easier to spread.

From National Geographic ● Sep. 6, 2023

For deodorants are not quite correctly named; they substitute one smell for another, and the substitute must be much stronger and more penetrating than the odor it conquers.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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