Teen Body Odor

Teen body odor is completely manageable. Here is how to build the shower routine, pick the right natural deodorant, and adjust a few daily habits that make a real difference fast.

Not all sweat smells — eccrine sweat cools the body and is odorless, while apocrine sweat mixes with bacteria to create body odor. During puberty, apocrine activity increases sharply. Here's the science behind sweat and how to manage both types effectively.