How to Stop Body Odor With Deodorant & Cream
Body odor is caused from sweating, primarily from the armpits. It is necessary for you to sweat in order to release toxins from your body and to not overheat. Body odor and minor sweating aren't considered medical conditions and can be treated easily with home remedies and over-the-counter products. Excessive sweating, however, can be caused from a prior medical condition such as diabetes. Other reasons for sweating and body odor include anxiety, stress and severe pain in the body.
Some deodorants on the market may not fully eliminate body order. You may also need to use cream of tartar to remove sweat stains and body odor from your clothes when doing your laundry. Make sure to purchase deodorant and not antiperspirant to best eliminate odor. Antiperspirant is used to reduce perspiration, and deodorant is specific to hiding the odor of sweat.
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Determine the cause of your body odor to help you decide which type of deodorant you should purchase. For example, if you have body odor mostly after running or working out at the gym, purchase deodorant that is specific to athletes. After performing an activity that makes you sweat, apply this type of deodorant immediately after you shower.
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Use a roll-on deodorant instead of spray. Roll-on deodorants eliminate the smell for much longer than spray, according to Best-deodorant.com. Also, make sure to purchase a roll-on deodorant that is clear and won't leave white flakes in your underarms.
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Make sure that the deodorant includes ingredients such as microzeolites, witch hazel and green tea extract. These ingredients are specific to eliminating the odor-causing bacteria instead of just masking the odor with a heavy scent.
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Purchase shampoo and body wash that is strong in scent and specific to eliminating body odor throughout the day. Try to shower in the morning using the body wash and shampoo, especially if the body odor is most prevalent during the day at work or school. Also, make sure to use a scalp shampoo that will help to remove sweat, salt and chlorine in your hair and scalp.
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Apply 1 tsp. of a cream of tartar to your laundry detergent to remove any sweat stains on your clothes and to keep them more fresh for the next time you wear them. Cream of tartar works best for white T-shirts.
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