Picture this: You’re having a good time with your family and friends and all of a sudden you catch a whiff of something unpleasant. A quick pit check and you realise you stink. Body odour is not only embarrassing but can also dampen your confidence. But fret not, there are several ways to deal with body odour and keep smelling fresh all day. Wanna know what they are? Scroll down to find out.

 

01. Use tea tree oil-based body wash

01. Use tea tree oil-based body wash

Essential oils, especially tea tree oil, are one of the most natural and effective ways to curb body odour. It’s antibacterial and antifungal properties help fight odour causing bacteria. You can add a few drops of it to your bath water or use a tea tree oil-based body wash like the Love Beauty & Planet Tea Tree and Vetiver Aroma Daily Detox Body Wash. It detoxifies your skin and leaves you smelling fresh all day.

 

02. Wear deodorant

02. Wear deodorant

Wondering why we are stating the obvious? Well, your choice of deodorant also makes a lot of difference. While there’s no dearth of deodorants and antiperspirants in the market, opt for one that has a cooling formula and is alcohol-free so it doesn’t irritate your delicate underarm area. The Dove Original Antiperspirant Deodorant for Women is free of alcohol and contains ¼ moisturising creams to give you 48-hour odour protection, while also keeping your underarms soft and smooth.

 

03. Apply talcum powder

03. Apply talcum powder

Talcum powder is super absorbing so it keeps your underarm area dry and prevents bacteria from thriving, thereby reducing odour. In the morning, after your bath, pat the skin dry and then dust some Ponds Dreamflower Fragrant Talcum Powder on the underarms. The fragrance will keep you smelling great.

 

04. Keep the underarm area clean

04. Keep the underarm area clean

Well, of course, you take a bath every day. What we mean by keeping the underarm area clean is getting rid of the hair, using a loofah and exfoliating. Using the Dove Exfoliating Crushed Macadamia and Rice Milk Body Polish only twice a week can curb body odour as well as soften the underarm skin.

 

05. Drink water and fresh juices

05. Drink water and fresh juices

Other than following the above-mentioned practices, it is also important to hydrate the body. Drink plenty of water and fresh juices to eliminate toxins out of your body and avoid foods such as raw onion, garlic, spicy food, etc., which aggravate body odour