#try something with zinc riconoleate or zinc oxide or a combo

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Not me making deodorant this morning while thinking about possible applications in the HP The Ton AU. 👀

Stearic acid was discovered in 1823.

Cetyl alcohol was discovered in 1817.

Babassu oil has been around for a long time.

Deodorant as a commercial product has been around for just a hair less time than Albus Dumbledore (Mum, introduced in 1888).

"As all of you have reached an age where you smell absolutely revolting by tea-time, we will begin today by creating our own deodorant. We will absolutely not be using whatever nonsense some of you have used that caused you to come up on a rash. If I catch any of you using sodium bicarbonate on your underarms, you will be in detention for the rest of your tenure at Hogwarts, however long that it given your complete lack of common sense." Severus glared at the shifting fifth years before him. "Have I made myself clear?"