Body odour is important for everyone to
consider because most people who have it do not even know-Except you tell them.
consider because most people who have it do not even know-Except you tell them.
Body odour, also known as Bromhidrosis happens
at puberty because of increasing hormones called androgens. While sweat itself
is virtually odorless, bacteria use it as a breeding ground and multiply
rapidly. What you smell is the products related to bacteria breakdown of
keratin protein on the surface of your skin.
at puberty because of increasing hormones called androgens. While sweat itself
is virtually odorless, bacteria use it as a breeding ground and multiply
rapidly. What you smell is the products related to bacteria breakdown of
keratin protein on the surface of your skin.
Body odour is usually associated with the
armpits, however bacteria can also produce odour in the groin, anus area, upper
thighs, and feet, among other places. Thoroughly washing your skin with a wet
washcloth and soap — especially those areas prone to sweating — can help
prevent body odour.
armpits, however bacteria can also produce odour in the groin, anus area, upper
thighs, and feet, among other places. Thoroughly washing your skin with a wet
washcloth and soap — especially those areas prone to sweating — can help
prevent body odour.
If you want to be “odour-free”
consider the following tips on the next page
consider the following tips on the next page
1. Apply
an antiperspirant at bedtime. This gives the product a chance to work while you
sleep and are not sweating. If you apply antiperspirants after showering
in the morning, the sweat you accumulate will wash away the product and render
you defenseless against daytime sweating. Remember, deodorants do not prevent
sweating. They mainly mask the smell of the sweat on your skin. Antiperspirants
are chemical agents that reduce sweating. Many antiperspirant preparations also
contain a deodorant, which helps to mask the smell. Check the product you use
to make sure it contains an antiperspirant.
an antiperspirant at bedtime. This gives the product a chance to work while you
sleep and are not sweating. If you apply antiperspirants after showering
in the morning, the sweat you accumulate will wash away the product and render
you defenseless against daytime sweating. Remember, deodorants do not prevent
sweating. They mainly mask the smell of the sweat on your skin. Antiperspirants
are chemical agents that reduce sweating. Many antiperspirant preparations also
contain a deodorant, which helps to mask the smell. Check the product you use
to make sure it contains an antiperspirant.
2. Keep
your underarms dry. Bacteria have a hard time breeding in dry areas of the
body.
3. Try
a solution of hydrogen peroxide
and water to fight body odour. Use 1 teaspoon of peroxide (3%) to 1 cup (8
ounces) of water. Wipe this on affected areas (underarm, feet, groin) with a
washcloth. This may help destroy some of the bacteria that creates odour.
4. If
sweat from working out is your No. 1 cause of body odour, wash your workout
clothes often. Sweaty gym clothes are a bacteria-breeding ground.
sweat from working out is your No. 1 cause of body odour, wash your workout
clothes often. Sweaty gym clothes are a bacteria-breeding ground.
5. Change
your diet. Sometimes,
fatty foods, oils, or strong-smelling foods such as garlic, curry, and onions,
can seep through your pores and cause body odour (always see a doctor or
dietician before making drastic dietary changes).
your diet. Sometimes,
fatty foods, oils, or strong-smelling foods such as garlic, curry, and onions,
can seep through your pores and cause body odour (always see a doctor or
dietician before making drastic dietary changes).
6. If
you have excessive sweating (called hyperhidrosis), talk to your doctor. There
are a few treatment options for those with more severe sweating who desire more
aggressive treatments. Also, certain medical problems can lead to excessive
sweating. Your doctor can make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
you have excessive sweating (called hyperhidrosis), talk to your doctor. There
are a few treatment options for those with more severe sweating who desire more
aggressive treatments. Also, certain medical problems can lead to excessive
sweating. Your doctor can make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
7. Shaving your underarm
regularly will help prevent the accumulation of bacteria and can reduce sweat
and odour.
regularly will help prevent the accumulation of bacteria and can reduce sweat
and odour.
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