Most people like to smell good, and to do so, most of us usually rely on our traditional stick of deodorant. But if you’re trying to be a little more natural, you might be looking for ways to combat body odor without using deodorant. Although conventional deodorants and antiperspirants can do usually do the trick, they unfortunately can come with some ugly side effects. That’s why we are here to share with you how to stop body odor without deodorant.
1. Shower right
Showering at least once a day with anti-bacterial soap is key to reducing the number of odor-causing bacteria that breed on the skin. After showering, it is important to thoroughly dry each and every part of the body, especially those where you are prone to sweat.
2. Neem bath
Neem, also known as Indian lilac, naturally kills bacteria. Boil neem leaves (or neem tea) in water and add the water to a bath. Alternatively, soak a towel in the neem water and use it to clean underarms and other sweat-prone areas.
3. Breathable undershirt
Not all undershirts are the same. Natural materials such as cotton and bamboo help prevent body odor, so wear undershirts made of those materials. Avoid materials such as polyester.
4. Lemon juice and rose water
Make a home remedy of equal parts lemon juice and rose water. Seal the solution in a bottle and store in the refrigerator. Use a cotton ball to rub the solution into your armpits twice daily.
5. Sage spray
This fragrant spice is a natural anti-bacterial. Try brewing sage tea or diluting sage oil and keeping the resulting liquid in a bottle. Apply the sage mixture using a cotton ball to the underarms, or keep the home remedy in a spray bottle and simply spray the underarms when you need to freshen up.
6. Spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol
Diet is directly related to body odor. WebMD warns against consuming spicy foods, caffeine and alcohol – all of which increase sweat.
7. Eat greens
Chard, spinach and kale, as well as parsley and wheatgrass are rich in deodorizing properties such as chlorophyll. Incorporate these foods into your daily diet to promote deodorizing defense mechanisms within the body.
8. Epsom salt
Epsom salt is known to act as both a stress reliever and antioxidant at the same time. Taking a bath with 2 to 3 cups of Epsom salt can also help reduce body odor.