How do I protect my body odor

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Monday, July 5, 2021 7:00 PM

Body odor

Many people suffer from unpleasant odors that emanate from the body, which causes them embarrassment and distress, especially when they are in different places and mixing with people, such as the workplace, or in universities, or in the markets. This article is about what causes bad smells and how to get rid of them.


Causes of bad body odor

There are many reasons why the body may emit an unpleasant and unpleasant odor:

  • Sweat: Sweat is the main cause of any body odor.
  • Lack of attention to body hygiene, as the person hesitates to clean his body on a daily basis, which allows the accumulation of bacteria and germs.
  • Frequent consumption of stimulants such as tea and coffee, because they contain caffeine, which increases the smell of sweat.
  • Taking medications and drugs.
  • Eat spicy and sour food.
  • He suffers from many problems with the thyroid gland, and as a result of malfunctions in the work of the glands, unpleasant odors may be produced from the body.
  • Eat garlic, onions, and fish, as these foods are known to have a strong aroma.
  • Wearing tight clothes that do not absorb sweat, such as clothes made of nylon and polyester.
  • High temperatures.


How do I protect my body odor

To keep the body clean and fragrant, you should pay attention to the following:


Maintain personal hygiene

  • Shower on a daily basis, especially in hot summer conditions.
  • Adding fragrant herbs to the bathtub, where all body perfumes.
  • Pay attention to cleanliness under the armpits, behind the ears, and at the back of the neck.
  • Clean the genitals of both sexes, as these areas may emit unwanted odors if not taken care of.
  • Take care of hair hygiene, and make sure to choose a suitable shampoo.
  • Taking care of foot hygiene, as it is preferable to wash and dry the feet before and after wearing shoes.


Maintain the smell of clothes

Fragrant and clean clothes help improve body odor, and give a refreshing feeling, and to preserve the smell of clothes, you can follow the following:

  • Use a suitable detergent and fragrance for clothes.
  • Change underwear on a daily basis.
  • During the menstrual cycle, it is preferable to change underwear more than once a day.
  • Avoid wearing the same clothes every day.
  • Avoid wearing the same shoes every day.
  • Ventilate the shoes constantly.


Maintain a fresh breath

Oral and soul hygiene is an integral part of the cleanliness of the body, and to maintain it the following are recommended:

  • Brushing your teeth on a daily basis, especially after every meal.
  • Clean the tongue and get rid of food debris.
  • Using dental floss, as it gets rid of food debris stuck between the teeth.
  • Using solutions to gargle.
  • Avoid eating garlic, onions, and fish before going out.
  • Avoid eating spicy foods.


Use products that improve body odors

  • Use an antiperspirant.
  • Perfuming the body before going out, especially the neck and behind the ears.
  • Use make-up, it gets rid of facial sweat.
  • Put ice powder in shoes when you ventilate them.