Smeared to the body to stop body odor that is caused because of bacterial breakdown of perspiration on feet, armpits, and other parts of the body, a deodorant is a must for all. A subgroup of antiperspirants, deodorants, attack odor and also to prevent sweating by attacking

sweat glands

. Deodorants   come in the form of

body sprays

that can be used on all parts, but Antiperspirants are mostly used to the 

underarms

. The 

Food and Drug Administration

in the United States regulates and classifies most them as

cosmetics

, but antiperspirants are classified as

over-the-counter drugs

If aerosol deodorant is kept close to the skin  while spraying, it can cause a burn called aerosol it is a type of

frostbite

. Most commonly used antiperspirant is

Aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly

, that reacts with your sweat and produce yellow stains on your clothes. Another alternative that does not leave stains the way antiperspirants does are  

Underarm liners

Body odor can be very embarrassing and deodorants are necessary for all seasons to keep you fresh all day long, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors.