Blitz summer body odor
The heat and humidity of a Japanese summer can sometimes feel like being in a sauna, and as temperatures reach 30 degrees and over, sweat often becomes a nuisance. To make matters worse, sweat usually comes with body odor, which can be embarrassing, not to mention unpleasant for people nearby. Health gadget manufacturer Tanita Corporation¡¯s ES-100 is an odor analyzer designed to help its users decide if they need to reach for the deodorant or go less heavy on the perfume.
The ES-100 measures the level of aroma with a semi-conductor gas sensor ¡ª similar to that of breathalyzers ¡ª that monitors the air for molecules that cause bad smells. Just hold the device close to the usual culprits (armpits, neck, head) and wait 10 seconds and it will give a reading from zero to 10, indicating the level of odor in the area. Tanita says a five or above is a cause of concern, meaning 10 must be particularly whiffy.
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