How do antiperspirants and deodorants work?

By Jake Port, Matilda Handsley-Davis
May 2 2022 - 11:00am
Why antiperspirants and deodorants are often used interchangably. Picture: Diego Cervo/Shutterstock.
Why antiperspirants and deodorants are often used interchangably. Picture: Diego Cervo/Shutterstock.

"Deodorant" and "antiperspirant" are often used interchangeably. This is for good reason, as they're often offered in the same product. But there are a few key differences between them.