Adolescent boys sweat more as they grow

Adolescent boys sweat more as they grow, as they train harder, and experience hormonal changes.

Scientific studies show that boys aged 14–17 tend to sweat more during exercise than younger teens, mainly because their bodies are larger and produce more heat. Additionally, in a controlled study of adolescent football players, older boys had higher sweat rates (0.8 L/h vs. 0.6 L/h in younger teens). (National Library of Medicine)

That sweat is normal — even healthy — but without good hygiene, it can lead to odor, skin issues, and discomfort.

Sweat itself doesn’t smell — bacteria living on the skin create odor by breaking down sweat molecules.

Sweating increases during puberty because apocrine sweat glands become active in the armpits and groin. These glands release a thicker sweat containing proteins and lipids. When skin bacteria break down this sweat, body odor appears.  

Athletes experience more friction, heat, and frequent washing, all of which can disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome.

When the skin’s natural microbiome is disturbed, teens may experience:

• More body odor

• Acne (including “bacne”, acne on their back and upper shoulders)

• Fungal infections

• Irritated skin

This is where Krayz helps with a Fresh-Lasting Deodorant without aluminum, sulfate, paraben or phthalate. The Krayz Energizing Body Wash, the Krayz Purifying Face Wash and the Krayz Mattifying Moisturizer contain natural ingredients that help balance the skin’s microbiome, control the oil-producing sebum and strengthen the skin barrier.

Because teenage skin deserves better.