I recently read an article from scientists at Queen's University Belfast, who have discovered a way to chemically change the smell of your sweat by using a liquid salt solution (no smell), and a raw fragrance. Back when we did our first unit "Matter & Chemical Bonding" we discussed Ionic Bonding and Compounds, and how matter changes between its states based on a number of factors. Just like Sodium and Chlorine, the most common and most popular example of ionic bonds, which combine to produce sodium chloride (commonly known as the table salt), the perfume has the ability to decrease bad smells from the sweat by using "thiol" compounds, an organosulfur compound that contains a carbon-bonded sulfhydryl, which are responsible for the malodour in sweat. They become attracted to the ionic liquid and attached themselves to it, therefore losing its effectiveness.
In the article it explains how the "perfume ionic liquid" releases its scent when it comes into contact with water or sweat, allowing the aroma to be released onto the persons skin. They found that when more water was added, the stronger the smell. The scientists believe that this could help individuals who suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis, where they sweat excessively and without warning. Making up three percent of the population, this may become a regular treatment option to aid in the overstimulation of their sweat glands.
Personally, I think the idea itself is quite compelling, yet I think it seems like something that sounds better in theory than in reality. If this were to be available to the public, in my opinion it should not be available over-the-counter, but you would need a prescription for its use. As the article mentioned previously, individuals suffering from the overproduction of sweat could highly benefit from a product like this, and should have the access to it.
How would the idea of a world without smelly people sound to you? Wouldn't you love to live in a world where going to the gym would smell the same as visiting a pretty flower shop? Or do you believe humans should stick to being "au naturel"?
Link to article:
http://www.medicaldaily.com/new-perfume-smells-better-more-you-sweat-it-out-body-odor-solution-327962
This idea sounds pretty surreal but the chemistry laws don't lie. I have to agree with you and the article in saying that it should only be for people with hyperhidrosis because it would benefit them immensely. Having it on the shelves and in stores like Wal-Mart or shoppers and getting them without a prescription is unnecessary and not needed. This product should be used to help benefit those in need not just the average Joe because they do not have the same oversensitive glands. This would be a great medicinal solution to an uncomfortable problem. If you don't have hyperhidrosis, tough luck. I'm sorry to say it but its not necessary for you and it is for people who have it. This problem has an effect on their daily life and it changes how they do specific things. This should be produced but only for people with a prescription for it.
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