She said no to deodorant for 6 years, and this is the result

Wearing deodorant: a daily routine for millions of people that Alyse Parker, a 28-year-old Hawaiian, decided to forget about for six years.

Body odor, which can be very noticeable, is due to the breakdown of perspiration by yeast and bacteria. It should be noted that hormones, hygiene, medication, and even clothing and its fabrics can also contribute to the intensification of sweat odor.

Alyse Parker, through her experiment, was able to prove that another factor should be considered in the origin of perspiration-related odors. By completely stopping the use of deodorant, the young Hawaiian woman (now a social media influencer) made a surprising discovery: while she thought she smelled more of perspiration, her body odor actually diminished. In fact, Alyse Parker follows a vegan diet, and it was precisely her eating habits that had an impact on the odor of her perspiration, causing it to disappear. And while other studies had already highlighted similar conclusions, the young Hawaiian woman was able to demonstrate, through her experiment, the direct influence of diet on body odor.

So, which foods cause the most odor?

It's proven that diet can help reduce perspiration odor. Consuming dairy products and red meats, which are rich in fats and animal proteins, accentuates the odor. The same goes for onions, garlic, and strong spices. These foods are known for their sulfur content, which definitely impacts body odor. Processed foods and alcohol are also discouraged, as they intensify the phenomenon.

Deodorant: At the Heart of the Controversy

The use of traditional deodorant, a product that has become essential for masking odors, is so often criticized because of its composition: aluminum salts which, once absorbed, could disrupt breast cells and, consequently, increase the risk of breast cancer. Today, natural deodorants are favored, excluding any harmful ingredients from their composition...

Could it be that one day, following the "Alyse Parker" trend, traditional and organic deodorants will completely disappear from our supermarket shelves?

(MH with Raphaël Liset - Source : Ça m’intéresse - Illustration : ©Unsplash)