HOW TO PREVENT BODY ODOR

Imagine you are sitting in a bus and someone comes to sit next to you. You begin to look for where to find fresh air because they brought with them the unpleasantness that is body odor. Now imagine you are the one who brought the odor. Not a pleasant thought. Right?

Body odor is the perceived unpleasant smell our bodies can give off when bacteria that live on the skin break down sweat or protein into acids. Sweat itself is virtually odorless to humans. It is the rapid multiplication of bacteria in the presence of sweat that causes the unpleasant smell.

Body odor is more likely to occur when a human reaches puberty. Obesity, Excessive sweating, and diabetes are some of the factors that can increase the likelihood of body odor. However, it is true that the body can have a specific scent. Each person’s unique body odor can be influenced by diet, gender, health, and medication. It is unique to the individual and can be used to identify people, especially by dogs and other animals. The most common type of human odor is the foot odor and body odor.

Prevention of Armpit Odor

Your armpits should be washed regularly with soap and water. This is because our armpits get sweaty quite often especially when the weather is hot. Frequent washing prevents the sweat and dirt from remaining there, leading to bacterial growth which causes body odor. Shaving the armpits regularly is another way to prevent excessive odor from clinging to the body. The use of deodorants and anti-perspirants are also quite useful as they prevent bacteria from thriving within that area, thus preventing the odor from developing

 Prevention of Foot Odor

Wash your feet at least once a day with warm water including between the toes. regularly wash socks that have been used especially if you have sweaty feet. Do not wear trainers or shoes with plastic linings for long. A leather lining is better for sweat evaporation. If you have a problem with sweaty feet, do not wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. As much as possible, let air touch your feet so that it doesn’t accumulate odor.

General Body Care Tips

1. Thoroughly wash your body at least once a day.
2. Wear natural fibers as they allow your skin to breathe, resulting in better evaporation of sweat. These include wool, silk or cotton.
3. Brush thoroughly at least twice a day with a good toothpaste
4. Floss regularly.
5. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables like oranges, lemons, pineapples regularly as they can assist in reducing body odor.