"Not taking a shower isn't 'pheromone-maxxing'": UAE doctors and teens on the viral trend
Somewhere in Dubai this week, a teenage boy is getting dressed for school and deliberately skipping his deodorant. He is not running late. He is not out of stock. He is following a plan he found on his phone, and the plan says his own smell will do more for him than anything sold in a bottle. The plan has a name. Pheromone-maxxing sits inside the wider looksmaxxing world, the vast online industry…
In the United Arab Emirates, a viral trend known as "pheromone-maxxing" has emerged, encouraging teenagers to skip showers and deodorant in the belief that their natural scent will make them more attractive. However, renowned dermatologists in the region refute these claims, stating that there is no scientific evidence supporting the idea that avoiding hygiene practices will enhance attractiveness.
In the humid Gulf climate, where temperatures and humidity are consistently high, excessive sweating and poor evaporation can lead to increased accumulation of sweat, sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria, potentially causing unpleasant odors and skin issues. Dermatologists emphasize that showering and using deodorant or antiperspirant are essential components of personal hygiene, particularly in the hot and humid conditions prevalent in the UAE.
While individual scent is influenced by genetics, hormones, diet, and skin microbiome, it is not permanent and can be influenced by proper hygiene practices.
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