How does deodorant work? – Neodymium Zone

Question: How does deodorant work?
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Asked by to Naomi on 19 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Naomi Osborne answered on 19 Jun 2014:
  
  What a great question!
  
  Smelly armpits are caused by bacteria multiplying – they love the warmth and moistness! Deodorants work partly by briefly killing these bacteria. They also contain metal salt that plug holes where sweat comes out as well as perfume.

Question: How does deodorant work?