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Deodorant
This section is about defining words
that describe the actions (effects) of both pharmaceutical drugs
and natural remedies. See the left-hand side for a list of words defined here.
The word deodorant is
sometimes used to refer to agents - including natural substances
such as
herbs, oils, or essences, or conventional pharmaceutical drugs, that mask or remove
unpleasant odours.
More specifically, the term 'deodorant' is usually
used to refer to agents that mask or remove body odours. In many cases
these work by destroying bacteria that live on the skin and break down
sweat secreted by the body.
Many deodorant products include an antiseptic.
For information about specific oils, herbs, and remedies
that may have properties including some of the actions mentioned in this
section, see other parts of this website.
For example, the pages about Aromatherapy
Essential Oils, Bach
Flower Remedies, Herbalism, Homeopathic
Remedies, Homeopathy and Massage
Carrier Oils.
This section is about words that describe the actions (effects) of both pharmaceutical drugs and natural remedies.
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