V3I6P41

Formulation and Evaluation of Deodorant Powder

Payal Shelar^1*, Jayshri Dikkar²

Abstract

Deodorant powders are widely used personal care products designed to prevent or reduce body odor, particularly in the axillary region, caused by the microbial decomposition of sweat produced by eccrine and apocrine glands (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513244/). The unpleasant odor mainly arises due to the breakdown of sweat components into low molecular weight fatty acids, ammonia, and other volatile compounds (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10391722/). Conventional deodorant products often contain synthetic chemicals which may lead to skin irritation and other adverse effects upon prolonged use (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sweating-and-body-odor/symptoms-causes/syc-20353895). Hence, there is an increasing demand for safe, effective, and skin-friendly alternatives (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor/). In conclusion, the developed deodorant powder can serve as an effective, safe, and economical alternative to conventional deodorant formulations (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12609316/). This study supports the use of such formulations in personal care and highlights the scope for further development and large-scale production.