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Rid from body odor
Ways to fight body odor through the sweaty summer months.
Not smelling nice is perhaps the most pronounced beauty problem in summer. High temperatures leave us sweaty and struggling with body odor.However, you will be surprised to know that sweat on its own does not have any odor. So what is the source of this stink?
Maintain good personal hygiene and stay well hydrated to prevent BO
The healthy bacteria present on our body emanate an odor. There's a spurt in their growth in the presence of sweat, hence body odor.
What causes BO?
BO differs from person to person. An individual's BO is dependent on multiple factors
such as gender, genetics, health, diet and medication. Areas typically associated with body odor are underarms, feet, anus, pubic hair and skin in general. Our body produces 2 kinds of sweat-eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine helps to regulate the body temperature and is found all over the body. Apocrine-found in the underarm and groin area-is the real culprit. The odor results when apocrine reacts chemically with the skin bacteria. Unpleasant body odor can affect a person's social life. This perhaps explains the thriving market for deodorants/body sprays/antiperspirants.
Unfortunately, you cannot do much about the bacteria on your skin; all the scrubbing and washing would be able to get rid of only a fraction of the bacteria,
that too, for a short while. And you cannot stop yourself from sweating altogether. So what do you do?* Avoid too much tea and coffee. Caffeine may cause continuous sweating.
Roll-ons and sprays are popular forms of deodorants
* Shower regularly; twice a day, if possible. It is very important that you bathe after working out or playing a sport.
* Change socks and undergarments daily. Cotton and linen clothes are more absorbent and are able to soak in sweat better than other fabrics.
* Some people have strong body odor that is resistant to deodorants and perfumes. Others have sensitive skin that reacts to deodorants. Such people should use an antibacterial soap. Talcum powder also helps to absorb the sweat and gives a feeling of freshness.
* Reduce the consumption of foods such as hot peppers, garlic, onions and certain spices. These can also cause BO.
* Drink plenty of water and fresh vegetable juices. They hydrate the body and reduce sweating.
The other way-and it is the popular too-to counter BO is to use products. There are 3 types of products available: antiperspirants, deodorants and perfumes. These are available in a variety of forms but sprays and roll-ons are the most popular. Deodorants are not a permanent solution. They can-at best- mask body odor. But antiperspirants can reduce sweating.
Research published in 2004 in the Journal of Applied Toxicology raised concerns
about a probable link between use of deodorants/antiperspirants and breast cancer. Researchers found high levels of aluminum (found in Deodorants and antiperspirants) in breast tissue taken from women who had undergone mastectomies. However, the scientific community at large concurs that there is no conclusive evidence to prove that the aluminum present in the breast tissue came from deodorants, and that it resulted in cancer. Aluminum is naturally found in water, food, pharmaceuticals and many other consumer products. If you want to play safe, use natural products or try some home remedies mentioned below.Home cures to reduce BO
* Apply cider vinegar, or baking soda mixed with some lemon juice in the underarms.
* Mix some alum in a mug of water, splash it in the underarms.
* Take 500 mg of wheatgrass with water on an empty stomach daily.
* Add a few drops of rose water/any essential oil in bathing water.
For extreme and resistant cases: prepare a mixture of 1 tsp Sandal wood powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp aromatic ginger, 1 tsp seed powder in rose water. Apply this paste in the armpits, under the breasts and in the groin area. After 20 minutes, scrub and wash with water.
Try these easy tips and at-home solutions for a BO-free summer.