Do you check for body odor every other minute? Is your body odour your worst enemy at interviews, parties, and meetings? Do you shy away from wearing certain fabrics, cuts and designs just because they do not hide your body odor? You are not alone. Around 60% of people experience bad body odor at some point during the day and almost all of them have no clue that this embarrassing problem has a cure!
Before we get to the body odour remedies, it is important to know why you have body odor. Body odor is a natural thing and everyone has it. But it often gets repulsive because of our own lifestyle and food choices. And do know that here is no shame attached to seeking treatment and remedies. Here are some body odor basics.
The sweat secreted by the body is not bad-smelling in itself. It is the body’s own way of cooling down. Think of it as your body’s own air-conditioner! In fact, it is the bacteria that feed on the fat present in the sweat that cause body odor. The strong smell we call body odor is actually caused by the smell of the waste material in the bacteria.
The major causes of body odor, irrespective of gender, are:
Moreover, the kind of climate one lives in also plays a major role in how much you will sweat and hence, develop body odor. A hot and humid climate will naturally make one sweat more as sweating is the way your body maintains its temperature in hot weather. People living in tropical countries naturally have more body odor issues and it is no wonder that the sale of deodorants and antiperspirants in these countries sky rockets during the summers!
Bathing frequently, especially if you live in tropical areas, will greatly reduce bacteria containing sweat from the sweat-prone areas of the skin. Take essential care to maintain proper hygiene, even if it takes up to 3 baths a day. Research says that warm water is more effective in preventing body odor rather than cold water. You can pick a good anti-bacterial or deodorizing soap easily available in the stores. Sandalwood soap is especially good for tackling body odour.
If you have body odor, variety is certainly not the spice of life. If you include varieties of hot spices in your diet (chilies, garlic, jalapenos, pickles) you are very likely to develop body odor as their distinctive smells are absorbed by the body. Keep these hot babies at bay and you might easily solve your body odor issues.
This little compound has great absorbing qualities very much like talcum powder. It is a natural hypoallergenic compound and a good home remedy for body odor. Apply baking soda directly to the most sweat prone areas (armpits and groin) after a bath. It will absorb excess sweat, clear and close open pores and successfully nip the body odor in the bud. Baking soda can also be used as a mixture with cornstarch.
This simple beauty is nature’s gift for many problematic areas of the skin. For body odor victims, white vinegar acts as a great anti-bacterial and astringent agent. Add 50-60 ml of it to your bath water or simply apply it directly with a cotton ball to the affected areas. The white vinegar will destroy any odor causing bacteria and also prevent new bacteria from developing. You can also try apple cider vinegar in a similar manner.
Acidic, refreshing and tangy – this nature’s marvel can solve your body odor issues very effectively. It has natural antibacterial and exfoliating qualities. Add the juice of two lemons to your bath water. It will both kill bacteria, and remove dead skin cells in sweat prone areas that may lead to odor later. The direct application of lemons also works, unless you have just shaved or waxed. Try shaving at night and applying lemon directly to the skin in the morning.
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