How to Make Yourself Less Smelly
Natural body odors are normal, but for some, these smells are difficult to mask or control. Strong body smells can shake your confidence in social situations, at home, at work or during physical activity. Your personal scent may increase through sweating, diet choices and hygiene practices. In some cases, physical health plays a role in contributing to body odor. You can reduce your smelliness by developing a daily sweat-fighting routine. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Deodorizing antibacterial soap
- Shampoo
- Towel
- Deodorant
- Cotton clothing
- Apple cider vinegar
- Clean cloth
Instructions
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Shower twice a day --- once in the morning and once in the evening. Use a deodorizing antibacterial soap. Bacteria are often the source of body odors. Wash your hair daily or every two days. Sweat buildup on your scalp can cause smells.
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Pat your skin dry with a towel and apply stick deodorant to your armpits. Use a deodorant designed for active people. Apply cornstarch-based deodorant powder to skin folds to keep dampness down.
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Dress lightly with cotton fabrics. Cotton fabrics absorb sweat instead of keeping it next to the skin.
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Eat meals that do not contain onions, garlic or curry powder. These seasonings can lead to body odor. Increase your vegetable intake, especially leafy green vegetables. According to Binghamton University, these vegetables can cleanse the body internally, leading to less oily sweat on the skin.
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Treat your armpits with a vinegar wash every few days to fight sweat buildup. Apply cider vinegar to a clean cloth and pat your armpits with it. Shower afterward.
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Tips & Warnings
Use odor-fighting shoe inserts to keep the smells at bay.
Visit your physician if your body odor is uncontrollable. Your physician may prescribe medication to treat odors caused by fungal infections or other diseases.
References
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