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Deodorant

Deodorant is a special cream, spray, or stick that people use to make themselves smell better. You know how sometimes after you run around and play, your body can start to smell a little bit sweaty or stinky? That's when deodorant can come in handy.

Deodorant works by stopping the bad smell from happening in the first place. It does this by covering up the smell of sweat with a nice, fresh scent that smells good. But that's not all it does! Deodorant also has special ingredients in it that kill the bacteria that cause bad odors.

When you use deodorant, you put it on your armpits, which are the areas of your body where sweat can gather and create a bad smell. Deodorant helps to keep that area dry so it doesn't create bad smells, and it also makes your skin feel nice and smooth.

So, in short, deodorant is like a magic cream that helps you smell nice and fresh all day long!
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