Body odour is one of the most embarrassing things that can happen to anyone. So if you have a strong body odour, here are a few tips to help out.
1. Keep Yourself Squeaky Clean
Shower at least once a day, and you’ll wash away sweat and get rid of some of the bacteria on your skin. Sweat by itself is basically odourless. But when the bacteria that live on your skin mix with sweat, they multiply quickly and raise quite a stink. Washing thoroughly, especially in the areas where you tend to sweat, can help with body odour.
2. Use some medicated soap.
Washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap bar will help get rid of some bacteria, which can help with the odour. Look for the word “antibacterial” on the soap’s packaging.
3. Make use of your towel properly
You’ve showered, dry yourself completely, paying close attention to any areas where you sweat a lot. If your skin is dry, it’s harder for bacteria that cause body odour to breed on it.
4. Use ‘Industrial Strength’ Antiperspirants
Once you’re clean and dry, use a strong antiperspirant on your underarms. These have aluminium chloride, a chemical that helps keep sweat at bay, and they often also have a deodorant in them. Use it twice a day — once in the morning and once in the evening.
5. Always make sure your clothes are clean.
Change clothes often when you’re sweating heavily. Fresh clothes help keep body odour down. Be sure to change your socks as well, especially if you tend to have a foot odour. Use deodorant powders in your shoes, replace insoles often, and go barefoot when possible.
