Whole-body deodorant is the latest trend in hygiene products to hit supermarket and chemist shelves, promising to cover up any smells coming from anywhere on your body. Yes, anywhere.

With the deodorant market projected to reach about $603 million this year, according to Statista , we asked experts to give us the lowdown the products, and whether they’re really necessary at all.

What is it and who needs it?

The name speaks for itself, but whole-body deodorants come in spray, stick and cream formulas that can be used anywhere to mask odours.

But is this really necessary?

General practitioner and cosmetic doctor Dr Prasanthi Purusothaman says it’s a balance of recognising that most body odour is healthy and normal, while acknowledging the benefits to people, particularly those with me

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