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How Do I Stop My Body Odor From Smelling?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you bath and clean yourself regularly?

Do you use an antibacterial soap to wash yourself?

Do you towel dry yourself properly after washing?

Do you use a proper antiperspirant after bathing?

Do you change and wash your clothes regularly?

Do you eat a lot of spicy food or food with strong aroma?

Common conclusions

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 odorless. But when the bacteria that live on your skin mix with sweat, they multiply quickly and raise quite a stink. Washing thoroughly, especially the areas where you tend to sweat, can help with body odor.

Washing thoroughly with an antibacterial soap bar will help get rid of some bacteria, which can help with the odor. You can also use antibacterial body wash which has the same use and scrub all your body thoroughly to prevent body odor.

Once 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 odor to breed on it.

Once you’re clean and dry, use a strong antiperspirant on your underarms. These have aluminum 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. If you think you need more help, ask your doctor about prescription antiperspirants.

Change clothes often when you're sweating heavily. Fresh clothes help keep body odor down. Be sure to change your socks as well, especially if you tend to have foot odor. Use deodorant powders in your shoes, replace insoles often, and go barefoot when possible.

What you eat affects your body odor. Foods that tend to make you sweat more, such as hot peppers or other spicy foods, might also lead to body odor. And the aroma of foods like onions or garlic can be carried in your sweat. Drinks with caffeine or alcohol may also make you sweat more.

To keep your body dry to prevent body odor and perspiration, you may also use scented body powder as it might help in keeping your body dry and prevent body odor.

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