>>13779404precaution principle: there is always a survivalist advantage to the population that avoids stressors/dangers, which is why the sensation of 'bad smell' would have developed. Similar to the development of the pain response if you think about it.
As Andy Grove said
>Only the paranoid survive>>13780579because there is some population of bacteria still attached to your skin, unless you use some kind of harsh chemical which would fuck your skin up in the process, you'll never remove all that bacteria. Soap and water only works because detritus clings to the detergents in the soap, and the vigorous motion of scrubbing dislodges them from your skin so they are washed away.
Armpits are not only hard to scrub, but more importantly they are damp which provides a optimal environment for bacterial growth
Your body has like millions of different bacteria inside and out of you.
