Ensure you take a bath at least once daily and thoroughly wash sweaty areas, such as the armpits, to remove sweat and odour-causing bacteria from your skin.
Antibacterial soap can help get rid of bacteria that cause body odour. Check for soaps with the word ‘antibacterial’ the next time you shop.
After bathing, make sure to thoroughly dry your body with a microfibre towel, focusing more on areas prone to heavy sweating.
Wearing clean clothes can help reduce body odour. Also, ensure you change your clothes often if you sweat heavily.
Sprinkle foot powder or talcum powder on your feet before putting on socks and shoes to absorb moisture and prevent foot odour.
Limit your consumption of caffeine, alcohol, and strong-smelling foods like curry or onions, as they can intensify your body odour.
Opt for natural, breathable fabrics like cotton, linen, or bamboo, which allow air to circulate and absorb moisture from your skin.
Excess body hair can trap sweat and bacteria, leading to odour. Trim or shave underarm and pubic hair to reduce the growth of odour-causing bacteria.
Drinking adequate water helps flush out toxins from your body and reduces the intensity of body odour.
Rock salt possesses powerful cleansing properties and can help reduce sweating and body odour. Add some rock salt crystals to your bucket of lukewarm water and take a relaxing bath once they dissolve entirely in the water.
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