How to prevent armpit odour and care for underarms

Antiperspirant deodorants are a lifesaver – they minimise underarm odour by reducing the amount we sweat, while caring for and protecting our delicate underarm skin. Our Original Antiperspirant Deodorant is a great choice when it comes to combatting these issues

Should you decide to shave your underarms, it can help to prevent odour, since the hair traps sweat, providing ideal conditions for bacteria to multiply.

Wear clothes made from natural fibres, such as wool, silk or cotton: they allow your skin to breathe, letting sweat evaporate faster, so smelly armpits are less likely to develop

Add antiperspirant to your bedtime routine – to reduce sweat and odour during the night. Try Dove Original Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and wake up feeling fresh with visibly softer, smoother underarms.

Some foods – especially spicy ones – can contribute to underarm odour because their scent can be carried in your sweat. Try cutting out things like garlic, or even red meat, and see if there’s any improvement

This might be an obvious one, but make sure you remember to top up your deodorant before doing anything that’s going to get you working up a sweat, whether it’s hitting the gym or enduring the bus at rush hour "