How to Control Body Odor

Bad body odor can make you feel self-conscious in social situations and prevent other people from getting too close to you. Although body odor usually coincides with excessive sweating, your sweat is odorless. Bad body odor is actually caused by bacteria that multiply on your skin when you sweat. [1]The sweat merely provides an ideal environment for the bacteria to thrive. These bacteria cannot be completely removed, but you can take steps to reduce them. If you ever feel embarrassed because of your body odor, keep reading!
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Part One of Four:
Developing Good Hygiene Practices
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Develop and follow a good daily hygiene routine.A good daily hygiene routine will help minimize the bacteria that cause offensive body odor. Include the following practices in your daily routine.
*.Shower or take a bath daily.Wash your entire body with antibacterial body wash or soap, paying special attention to your underarms, groin, and feet. Use a washcloth or pouf to wash these areas thoroughly.
*.Shave your armpits daily.Hair provides additional surface area for bacteria to multiply, but by shaving daily you will reduce the number of odor causing bacteria on your body.
*.Dry yourself thoroughly.After you get squeaky lean, dry yourself off with a clean, dry towel. Excess moisture provides a breeding ground for bacteria, so dry your armpits especially well.
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Make your skin less hospitable to odor causing bacteria.After showering and before applying deodorant, spritz your underarms with white or apple cider vinegar and then wipe them dry with a cloth. This extra step will reduce the number of odor causing bacteria on your skin and help you to smell better all day.
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Use baby wipes on the go.In addition to showering daily, keep your armpits and other parts of your body clean and sweat free by using baby wipes or adult body wipes.