It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Lynx. Now, tween boys are turning to Dior to mask their B.O.
When it comes to raising tween and teen boys, there are some universal truths: first, they grow at a rate impossible to keep up with. Second, they stink.Smellmaxxing has become the latest TikTok trend among teenage boys.It used to be that the pungent and distinct waft of a teen’s body odour would be covered by overly generous sprays of Impulse or Lynx .
According to my sources in the know – other parents, school teachers, and my daughter in year 6 – this trend has well and truly made its way to Australia, too. In addition to being responsible for later aspects of puberty like secondary sexual characteristics, the adrenal glands also produce sweat and body odour. While some researchers have likened teenage odours to goats, urine and cheese, Sawyer says cologne – even when doused in layers – is not the solution to overcoming the stinky years.
A more serious aspect to this trend is the ingredients list. Many major label perfumes and colognes contain fragrance chemicals, which have been found to increase the risk of health problems like headaches and respiratory problems, and can act as hormone disruptors and carcinogens.
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