It stinks to stink. Even copious amounts of deodorant and devotion to perfume don't guarantee that you won't stink sometimes. A widely accepted fact by now is that unpleasant body odor, or bromhidrosis, is caused frequently due to excessive perspiration from the sweat glands. But the fact is that the sweat has no odor of its own. The foul smell is constituted only when it gets in contact with the bacteria which are surfaced on our body. It is an inseparable functioning of all living beings be it animals or humans.

Areas that contribute to body odor

• Feet: Three chemical compounds including isovaleric acid, propanoic acid, and methanethiol cause unpleasant smell. The resulting odor is reminiscent to sourness, garlic, and sulphur. To avoid this, use a good foot cream or foot deo.

• Underarm: Three chemicals including 3-hydroxy-3-methylhexanoic acid, (S)-3-methyl-3-sulfanylhexan-1-ol and (E)-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid are responsible for underarm odor. To avoid this, use a good underarm mask or underarm cream.

• Palms: Excessively sweaty palms are known as “Palmar Hyperhidrosis”. It happens in two cases: when your body tries to regulate the temperature or when you’re emotionally stressed.

Solutions to combat odor in any body part

Options to combat body odor range from general cleanliness, Detox Mask, Foot Deodorizer, Alcohol-Free Deo as well as diet changes and supplements. With the help of these effective tips, you’ll get rid of foul odor from any part of your body. Let’s talk about the cleaner, fresher and natural approaches to tackle undesirable body odor.

 1.  Wear breathable clothes

 

Sure, everybody sweats, but you must try to select breathable clothes. At least some air could pass through them, especially when conditions are humid. Try to opt for clothing that is made of lightweight cotton fabric.

2.  Walk around barefoot

 

Whenever possible, walk around barefoot. It will help in reducing foot odor.

3.  Remove underarm hair

 

Waxing is the best option to get rid of this undesired hair. However, you can also remove by shaving. In this way, bacteria don’t get trap in the hair thus decreasing odor. Also, wash your armpits with a good anti-bacterial soap and apply a deodorant.

4.  Deodorants and antiperspirants

 

An antiperspirant hinders the glands sweating action, thus leading to less sweating. A good alcohol-free deo turns the skin more acidic to prevent bacteria growth.

5.  Socks

 

If you suffer from foot odor, wear socks that allow sweat to evaporate. Besides applying foot spray or foot deo, wear a clean pair of socks each day.

6.  Take a shower daily

 

Stay hygienic. Take a bath or shower for at least once in a day. Use warm water because it kills bacteria and if the weather is hot, take a shower twice a day.

7.  Detox masks

 

Detox mask helps to correct the bacterial imbalances in your armpits. As a result, your sweat becomes less smelly. You can use it on any other body part causing odor. After using detox mask, your deodorant will prove much more effective.

8.  Foot deodorizers

 

Do you know over 250,000 of those sweat glands reside on your feet. A strong foot deodorizer is one of the best ways to stop unwanted sweating. After that, apply a good foot cream to keep your feet soft and moisturized.

9.  Diet

Don’t eat:

-Excessive onion or garlic

-Food with lots of spices

-Sulfurous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage or broccoli

-Excessive red meat

-Too much alcohol or caffeine

Rather eat:

-Pickles

-Kombucha

-Yogurt

-Fruits and non-sulfurous vegetables

-Herbs

Here is the list of foods for a healthier skin, and make your skin age slow.

10.  Drink water

 

Water flushes the acids produced by the bacteria, thus resulting in less odor. During excessive sweating, drink lots of water to stay hydrated and "odor-free".

Intensive exercise and body odor

Apply a good antiperspirant and drink water to flush toxins out of the body. During work out, opt for loose-fitting clothing so that, when you sweat, the moisture does not adhere to the garments.

How to take care of body odor in the course of the day

Staying hygienic and eating healthy will help you to combat the body odor issue. You must try to avoid excessive sweating and keep your underarms and the rest of the body dry. Apply a strong deodorant to stay fresh all day.