Have you ever
embarrassed yourself because of your
strong body odour? Don’t worry; body odour is one of the biggest problems many
of us
face on a daily basis. This is also one
problem that we simply ignore by just spraying some deodorant on. But are you
aware that
body odour can be dealt with quite easily
and effectively? If you wondering how you can get rid of this frustrating
problem, we have some easy ways for you. Read on to know
more.
1. Do not skip your
daily bath
Bacteria feed on our sweat. Therefore, the more you sweat, more the food for
bacteria! This is the major reason behind the foul smell of the sweat. Make
sure you shower daily and use an antibacterial soap. If the problem still
persists, you can take a bath twice a day. Make sure to dry yourself
completely, so that there are no damp places for bacteria to multiply.
2.
Avoid wearing synthetic clothes
Synthetic garments sit on your skin and do not allow it to breathe. Which is
why, the sweat sticks on to your body and exacerbates the already existing body
odour to embarrassing levels. So, it is best to choose
clothes made of natural fabrics like cotton and linen that allow your skin to
breathe.
3. Change your clothes and innerwear daily
As a thumb rule, if you suffer from body odour, do not repeat your clothes
without washing them after every use. Do not skip this. The odour, which gets
even worse if clothes are worn without washing, will smother the ones around
you, so why take the risk? Most importantly, change your innerwear every
single day and twice
if you feel the need to. Also, be sure to wear washed, dry socks every single
day. You can get the insoles of your
shoe changed if
you think they have worn out and stink.
4. Choose natural deodorants
Do not skip wearing a long-lasting deodorant from a reputed brand. Carry it
with you whenever you go out, in case you feel like you need a “touch up”. For
a longer-lasting effect, you can make your own deodorant! Simply add a few
drops of your favourite aroma oil to a cup of cold
water and mix
it well. Transfer this to a spray bottle and you have a wonderful perfume
ready! Popular choices are mint, rose, orange and lavender. These oils have
aromas
strong enough to ward off the stubborn
underarm odour
5. Avoid anti-perspirants
As far as possible, try to avoid using anti-perspirants. Not only do they clog
the pores, but are also strong chemicals that tamper with the natural
functioning of the sweat glands. Also, most anti-perspirants or deodorants are
water-proof, and so difficult to
rinse off, making them stick to clothes at
times. So, if you do suffer from excessive perspiration, wear cotton garments,
and
sprinkle anti-bacterial talcum powder on
your body.
6. Modify your
diet/ration
Foods like broccoli, cauliflower, radish, onions and garlic, have a strong
aroma due to their high sulphur content, and are known to cause the worst body
odour. Also, don’t go overboard with red meats,
fast food, desserts and processed foods, as
they are difficult to digest and can lead to toxic build-up. Instead, have more
of green leafy vegetables, and fruits, as they are rich in antioxidants and
help in flushing out toxins. Don’t forget to drink 6-8 glasses of
water
every day to keep yourself hydrated and also cleanse your system from within.
7. Try these
home
remedies
Mix together white vinegar and alcohol, and rinse your armpits with it while
bathing to keep away odour.
Boil neem leaves in water and drain the extract. Add this to your bathing water
to keep away
odour and fungal infections too.
Add a few drops of rose
water or rosemary oil to your bathing
water.
Soak your feet in warm water with salt and lemon juice every night, to ward-off
the
foul smell.
