Deodorant Facts Quiz for Kids

What is the main purpose of deodorant?

• To make your skin glow

• To stop or hide bad smells

• To moisturize your skin

• To block sweat glands

What causes bad smells that deodorants aim to hide?

• Dust particles

• Bacteria breaking down sweat

• Dry skin

• Sunlight exposure

What is the difference between deodorants and antiperspirants?

• Deodorants moisturize skin, antiperspirants dry skin

• Deodorants stop bacteria, antiperspirants block sweat glands

• Deodorants are only for feet, antiperspirants are for armpits

• Deodorants block sweat glands, antiperspirants hide smells

What does the Food and Drug Administration classify antiperspirants as?

• Over-the-counter drugs

• Cosmetics

• Food products

• Prescription drugs

Who invented the first commercial deodorant called Mum?

• Helen Barnett Diserens

• Jules Montenier

• Edna Murphey

• Gillette

What was the first antiperspirant you could buy called?

• Ban Roll-On

• Everdry

• Stopette

• Right Guard

What invention inspired the roll-on deodorant?

• Soap dispenser

• Ball-point pen

• Spray can

• Perfume bottle

Which TV game show was sponsored by Stopette deodorant spray?

• Family Feud

• Jeopardy!

• What's My Line?

• Wheel of Fortune

What ingredient in antiperspirants helps block sweat glands?

• Activated charcoal

• Aluminum salts

• Alcohol

• Triclosan

What natural crystal is often used in deodorants to stop bacteria from growing?

• Salt

• Alum

• Quartz

• Charcoal