By Jigiola B.
Do you have body odor like a spoilt egg, a used diaper,or unclean gutters and so on? Then, here are some tips for you. Don’t be nonchalant, shy or reluctant to take an action to reduce it asap! Remember, even though you wear the most expensive cologne….you cannot wipe away body odor
Keep Yourself Clean
Shower at least once a day and you’ll wash away sweat as well as reduce the number of bacteria on your skin.
Sweat by itself is virtually odorless. But when microscopic bacteria that live naturally on your skin mix with sweat, they multiply quickly and raise quite a stink. So washing thoroughly, especially areas prone to sweating, can reduce body odor. If you sweat normally, you might have more of a problem with body odor than people who sweat too much. Are you surprised? That’s because, when people sweat excessively, the sweat tends to wash away the odor-causing bacteria.
Use an Antibacterial Soap
Choose an antibacterial bath soap. Washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap bar will reduce the bacteria count, in turn reducing the odor. Take note of the word “antibacterial” on the soap’s packaging or wrap.
Towel Off Thoroughly
Once you shower, be sure you dry yourself completely. Towel off and make sure you dry any areas where you sweat a lot. If your skin is dry, it’s harder for bacteria that cause body odor to breed on it.
Apply/Use Deodorants or Antiperspirants
Once you are clean and dry, use a strong deodorant or antiperspirant on your under arms. While deodorants do not prevent sweating, they mask the smell of bacteria on your skin. Antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride, a chemical that reduces sweating, and often also contain a deodorant. Stronger deodorants and antiperspirants are available without a prescription. Look for products that say on the label they are higher strength due to ingredients. You can also ask your doctor about prescription of antiperspirants.
Advisable to apply the deodorant or antiperspirant twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Keep Your Wardrobe/Clothes Clean
Change clothes often when you’re sweating heavily. Fresh clothes help keep body odor down. Be sure to change your socks as well, especially if you tend to have foot odor. Use deodorant powders in your shoes, replace insoles frequently, and go barefoot if possible. Quite funny but true right?
Cut Out/Cut Down “Offensive” Foods
What you eat affects your body odor.
Foods that tend to make you sweat more, such as hot peppers or other spicy foods, might also contribute to body odor. And the aroma of foods such as onions or garlic can be carried in the sweat, making you smell bad.
Bros shey una don hear? Also to ladies that have that ‘runaway from’ odor,take note and do something about it now!!!
