Body odor isn't just about cleanliness

 

November 12, 2021



According to an article by Jude Stewart, a person’s odor can tell a lot about their age, diet, emotions and health. “Your body is constantly radiating information.”

When my daughters were small, I would smell their scalp to see if they were well-bathed. I have discovered that my caps and hats take on a not-so-pleasant odor after several outings. Hair and scalp may be an indicator of overall health.

According to Stewart, the body’s scent consists of three layers. The most obvious one is at the surface, the epidermis, which we scrub and deodorize. Beneath it, the dermis aroma arises from factors...



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