{"id":15633,"date":"2024-07-19T18:52:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T17:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/?post_type=encyclopedia&#038;p=15633"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:03:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T16:03:00","slug":"body-smell","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/en\/glossary\/body-smell\/","title":{"rendered":"Body smell"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The influence of sweat and body smell on well-being and the importance of effective deodorants<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweat and body smell are natural physiological phenomena, but they are often perceived as unpleasant. They play an important role in our everyday lives, as they can affect our self-confidence and social interaction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of body smell<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body smell is caused by the decomposition of sweat by bacteria present on the skin. The human body has two types of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine sweat is watery and mainly serves the purpose of thermoregulation, while apocrine sweat, which becomes active during puberty, is more fatty and serves as a breeding ground for bacteria that are responsible for the characteristic body smell. The microorganisms on our skin, such as Staphylococcus spp. and Corynebacterium spp., break down the proteins and fatty acids contained in sweat, thereby producing odor molecules such as 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-hexanoic acid (HMHA) and various short-chain fatty acids.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beneficial active ingredients from our partner Symrise<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our partner Symrise offers advanced solutions for the deodorant industry, including SymDeo\u00ae B125 and SymDeo\u00ae Next Gen, which are specifically designed to inhibit the activity of malodor-causing bacteria while protecting the skin&#8217;s microbiome. These active ingredients are not only effective, but also environmentally friendly and biodegradable, making them particularly attractive for sustainable cosmetic products.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer needs and deodorant products<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers expect a deodorant to not only be effective against sweat odor, but also to be gentle on the skin and provide long-lasting protection. Products labelled as &#8220;alcohol-free&#8221;, &#8220;long-lasting&#8221; and &#8220;dermatologically tested&#8221; are very popular because they offer safety and comfort. The development of products that address these needs, such as SymGuard\u00ae CD and SymClariol\u00ae for foot and oral care, demonstrates the importance of specialised and effective solutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Innovations in deodorant technology<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deodorant technology has evolved significantly, with an emphasis on developing products that not only inhibit body smell but also protect and promote the skin&#8217;s natural microbiome. Our partner Symrise&#8217;s SymDeo\u00ae PMD green and other advanced actives continue these trends by offering innovative approaches to malodor control that are both effective and environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the physico-chemical characteristics of our partner Symrise&#8217;s new actives<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SymDeo\u00ae B125<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCI: 2-Methyl 5-Cyclohexylpentanol<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearance: Not specified<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solubility: Not specified<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use level: Effective at 0.3% in deodorant products<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microbial inhibition: Effective against a wide range of bacterial species, including Corynebacterium xerosis and Staphylococcus spp.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SymDeo PMD green<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCI: Propandiol Caprate<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearance: Liquid, colorless, odorless<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solubility: Completely soluble in water<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use level: 0.5% to 1% for optimal effect<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microbial inhibition: Strong activity against relevant body smell caused by bacteria<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SymGuard\u00ae CD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCI: Phenylpropanol, o-Cymen-5-ol, Decylene Glycol<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearance: Not specified<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solubility: Not specified<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use level: Used in oral care products such as mouthwash at a concentration of 0.3<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microbial inhibition: Effective against oral bacteria including Streptococcus mutans and Fusobacterium nucleatum<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SymClariol\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCI: Decylene Glycol<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearance: Not specified<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solubility: Not specified<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use level: 0.3% in foot creams<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microbial inhibition: Effective against foot malodor caused by microorganisms including Brevibacterium epidermidis and Trichophyton mentagrophytes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summary<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our partner Symrise&#8217;s advanced solutions for the deodorant industry, such as SymDeo\u00ae B125 and SymGuard\u00ae CD, not only provide protection against body smell, but also promote healthier skin and a cleaner environment. By using these innovative active ingredients, our partner Symrise can develop effective and appealing products that strengthen the brand image and meet the needs of modern consumers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a world where cleanliness and freshness are highly valued, it is crucial to develop deodorants that are both effective and gentle to the skin. If we can help you to implement these new active ingredients in new deodorant products, please do not hesitate to contact us. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/en\/contact\/enquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We will be happy to advise you.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Literature:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36896776\/\">Deodorants and antiperspirants: New trends in their active agents and testing methods.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teerasumran P, Velliou E, Bai S, Cai Q.Int J Cosmet Sci. 2023 Aug;45(4):426-443<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34780484\/\">The role of fragrance and self-esteem in perception of body odors and impressions of others.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croijmans I, Beetsma D, Aarts H, Gortemaker I, Smeets M.PLoS One. 2021 Nov 15;16(11):e0258773.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The influence of sweat and body smell on well-being and the importance of effective deodorants Sweat and body smell are natural physiological phenomena, but they are often perceived as unpleasant. 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