The human armpit gets a bad rap due to the presence of odor-producing bacteria. To prevent unpleasant smells, the armpit is smothered in soaps, shaving creams, antiperspirants, and deodorants. But in an effort to cover up armpit odor, you may be doing more harm than good.

The sweat glands in your underarms are there for several purposes. The most obvious one is that sweating helps cool down the body and regulate body temperature. Sweat also serves as a mechanism for moving toxins out…