Odd but useful places to apply deodorant on the body

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Fun fact: Americans spend $18 billion a year on deodorant and antiperspirants, according to the Huffington Post. As a regular hygiene care staple, grabbing deodorants and antiperspirants right before you put on your clothes is like second nature already. However, there are several more uses to deodorant than just applying it to one's arm pits to prevent sweat and odor throughout the day. Here are some other body parts you can (and should) apply deodorant to.

1. Feet

According to POPSugar, applying antiperspirant to your heels can provide lubrication for a more comfortable shoe fit, especially if you have new shoes. Additionally, you can also apply it to the area under your feet to keep it from sweating and creating nasty bacteria-laid smells throughout the day.

2. Inner thighs

Summer days are fun for a lot of women who love to wear dresses and shorts, but dread the "chub rub"—the rubbing together of one's thighs, especially for full figured women. To battle irritation between the thighs, apply deodorant on the inner thigh area to decrease friction while walking and moving around.

3. Behind the knees

Runners, cyclists or even people who sit at their desks throughout the day are familiar with the sweat that accumulates behind the knees. To prevent this, apply deodorant and battle both the sweat and the smell.

4. Under the breasts

Women with breasts of all sizes can attest to the discomfort of breast sweat. Whether you're at the gym or outdoors, spray some deodorant underneath the breast area to help reduce sweating.

Don't get it wrong, sweating is a completely normal phenomenon that happens to people, but it's the bacteria that causes the odd smells. That's where deodorants and antiperspirants come in. According to the Huffington Post, deodorants contain antibacterial properties that addresses the stink, while antiperspirants contain aluminum compounds that affect the eccrine sweat glands.

However, because some bacteria may become resistant to the ingredients in your deodorant, it's recommended to try other brands every now and then. Dr. Han Lee, M.D., an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Southern California told Men's Health: "It's a good idea to switch up your deodorant brand every 6 months to prevent resistance."

More interestingly, according to the Huffington Post, women have more sweat glands than men, but men's sweat glands produce more sweat. Given that fact, does it really matter if a deodorant is especially designed for men or women? The answer is no. The Huffington Post reports that according to Discovery Health, deodorants for men and those for women contain basically the same active ingredients. Nonetheless, it is best to use deodorant that is gentle on the skin and does not produce irritation or allergy of any kind. If you experience this or any peculiar side effects, it is best to consult your dermatologist.