372. The Science of BO & The Rise of Whole-Body Deodorant (with Dr Armpit)

This week on Uncensored, we’re diving nose-first into the world of scent, from newborn heads and fireplace smoke to… whole-body deodorant.
We kick off with a chat about things that smell good but aren’t perfume before getting into the week’s Cringey Convo: the rise of whole-body deodorant. Are we over-sanitising ourselves? Or just chasing freshness a little too far?
Then, we sit down with Dr Chris Callewaert — better known as Dr Armpit — one of the world’s leading odour researchers, to unpack:
• What actually causes body odour (hint: it’s your bacteria’s fault)
• Why some people smell stronger than others
• What happens to our natural scent after pregnancy
• And whether deodorant is secretly messing with your microbiome
Plus, we share our favourite products for staying fresh without smelling like Lynx Africa — from gentle feminine washes and gel deodorants to bougie room sprays and minty mouthwash that actually works.
Everything mentioned:
• You’re Probably Wearing Too Much Deodorant - The Atlantic (theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/09/whole-b…)
• I’m sensitive to the scents my children’s friend brings into the house. What do I do? | Well actually | The Guardian (theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/09/perfu…)
• What's something that smells good but isn't a perfume? : r/perfumesthatfeellike (reddit.com/r/perfumesthatfeellike/comments/1nj…)
• Femfresh Daily Wash 600mL (chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/109320/femfresh-da…)
• Gem Mouthwash (adorebeauty.com.au/p/gem/gem-mouthwash.html?ch…)(Mild Mint)
• Juliette Has A Gun Not A Room Spray (adorebeauty.com.au/p/juliette-has-a-gun/juliet…)
• KEVIN.MURPHY Hair Resort Spray (adorebeauty.com.au/p/kevinmurphy/kevin-murphy-…)
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Credits:
• Hosts: Hannah Furst and Melissa Mason
• Producer: Jasmine Riley
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