Whether it’s strong or offensive, body
odor is a sensitive issue that is commonly
addressed by health and fragrance
companies to temporarily quench the
stench. Dousing in these chemicals and
artificial-scent sprays only shield body
odor for a short duration, but they fail to
treat the underlying cause of these nose-
pinching smells. Luckily, there are
natural, fresher, and cleaner approaches
to tackle undesirable body odor to treat
this embarrassing problem.
In order to practice good hygiene, it’s
important to know how body odor often
occurs. Insufficient bathing or poor
hygiene can lead to an unpleasant odor
secreted by the apocrine glands, located
in the underarms, genitals, and around
the nipples, and the eccrine glands, found
in the underarms, hands, and feet, when
they interact with skin bacteria. The
sebaceous glands, located in the scalp,
face, and chest, produce oil, which has a
light odor with or without bacteria. “If
people have poor hygiene bacteria can
build up on the skin and create more
than just bad body odor,” Dr. Jennifer
Burns , physician at The Bienetre Center
in Phoenix, Ariz., told Medical Daily in
an email.
To prevent excessive sweating and body
odor, add these four home remedies to
your bathroom cabinet to keep your skin
clean and dry.

1. Shave Underarms
A lot of hair under your arms can create
a swampy environment for bacteria. Hair
is porous, meaning it easily absorbs odors
and can even slow the evaporation of
sweat. Hair traps odorants, especially
when it’s located in your armpits. Burns
recommends shaving your underarms to
stop body odor so the “bacteria doesn’t
get trapped in the hair thus decreasing
odor.”

2. Change Shoes
A common misconception is body odor
comes from the armpits, but one of the
foulest odors actually come from your
feet. Changing your shoes will allow them
to air and prevent the odors from staying
concentrated in one area. This cuts down
the bacteria that is in the shoe. Burns’
rule of thumb: “Everyone should be
switching up their shoes every 500 miles
anyway.”

3. Apply Vinegar
Vinegar, whether it’s apple cider or
white, can help lower the pH level of the
skin for an anti-bacteria environment.
Dr. Mehmet Oz of The Dr. Oz Show
recommends this home remedy because
the bacteria cannot thrive in acidity, and
the smell will dissipate. It’s best to splash
the vinegar under the arms when you get
out of the shower, but not immediately
after you have shaved your underarms.
This is safe for the skin as long as it’s
unbroken. It’s best to do a test on a small
patch of skin to make sure you do not
react badly.

4. Apply Witch Hazel
Witch hazel and tea tree oil are natural
sterilizers that can be applied on your
armpits, since they are natural
antiseptics. They lower the skin’s pH,
which makes it impossible for bacteria to
survive. Directly applying witch hazel on
your skin can serve as a regular
deodorant. For those who are prone to
sweating, Burns suggests “wiping
[underarms] down at least 4 times a
day.”

These four home remedies for body odor
will help eliminate foul smells and leave
you feeling healthy, clean, and fresh.

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