Unpleasant body odor is an embarrassing problem that can lead to all
sorts of social, cultural, and professional issues. Although there are
many deodorizing products on the market, many of these contain harmful
chemicals whose long-term use is not recommended. Therefore, many people
are seeking more natural alternatives for eliminating body odor.
1. Bathe or shower regularly. Since bacteria reacting with sweat produced by your apocrine glands causes body odor, the first step is to bathe or shower regularly. Use a gentle, plant-oil based soap and lather up. The greater the amount of lather and the longer you lather up, the more effective you are likely to be in removing bacteria from your skin.
1. Bathe or shower regularly. Since bacteria reacting with sweat produced by your apocrine glands causes body odor, the first step is to bathe or shower regularly. Use a gentle, plant-oil based soap and lather up. The greater the amount of lather and the longer you lather up, the more effective you are likely to be in removing bacteria from your skin.
- Not all soap is antibacterial, nor do you necessarily need antibacterial soap. Try using peppermint castile soap when you shower. Peppermint oil is mildly antiseptic and can help fight body odor.
- Avoid using corn starch as a dusting powder. Many physicians believe that corn starch can be used as “fungi food." Instead use unscented talcum powder.
4. Wear fresh cotton clothes. Wear natural-fiber
clothing like cotton, silk or wool. If you exercise and sweat, using
synthetic materials that “wick” away moisture may be useful, but change
back into the natural fibers after you shower away the sweat.
- Cotton clothes allow the skin to breathe, reducing the amount of sweat. Therefore, wearing cotton clothes keeps the skin healthy, dry and odor-free.
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