Abstract

IN-VITRO EFFICACY STUDY OF BODY PERFUMES AGAINST RESPECTIVE MICROBIAL STRAINS

N. Rekha* and D. K. Srinivasa Prabhu

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Abstract

Body odour refers to the unpleasant smell that arises due to the breakdown of sweat by the bacteria on our skin. An unpleasant body odour can undermine one's self-esteem, confidence, and reputation. It can make them conscious about their own self, leading to decreased social interactions. Body has two glands Eccrine and Apocrine glands. Eccrine glands are present all over the body. Apocrine glands are in areas like armpits. The odour develops when the bacteria come in contact with the perspiration of apocrine glands. Body perfumes are used to control Body odour. In this study ten popular brands of body perfumes were collected from the market and evaluated against the test organisms in detail. The tests conducted therefore to demonstrate that the test active is effective and safe to use.

Keywords: Perfume, Odour, Eccrine, Apocrine, Corynebacterium, Brevibacterium.