Excessive sweating and underarm odor are a common, but still very unpleasant phenomenon.
However, if you don’t want to use chemical based products, for they are far from the best choice, or if you have tried almost everything that promises that will eliminate underarm odor, but you still haven’t solved your problem, you should definitely read this article.
It will offer you several powerful natural ways to get rid of the annoying underarm smell.
Baking Soda
Is the use of baking soda to get rid of odors in your laundry or fridge, then, it is a good idea to use it to eliminate underarm odor too. Baking soda is natural and gentle.
Prepare your remedy by mixing a little cornstarch and a little baking soda, and use it before you get dressed. It will keep your skin dry and fresh all day long.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar will keep bacteria that causes odor away. You can prepare a homemade spray out of a splash of lemon juice, a little water and ACV in spray bottle. Before you get dressed, spray that under your arms in the morning.
However, you can also have the spray with you and use it whenever you feel the need.
Stop Shaving
Normally, body hair on your underarms is there for reason, so shaving it causes issues. Those hairs absorb the moisture that causes the underarm odor and bacteria. When shaving it off, the skin is getting irritated by lotions, shaving creams, depilatory creams or razors, and they also allow bacteria to grow.
Tea Tree Oil
Tree oil has been used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent for hundreds of years. This gentle oil can solve various skin problems, including underarm odor. Mix some natural rosewater and a few drops of tea tree oil, spray under the arms and get rid of odor immediately.
Lemon
Lemon is the perfect fruit that will help you to eliminate odors around the house, but it will also help you eliminate underarm odor. Its effectiveness is due to the fact that it balances the skin Ph level. Simply place a slice of lemon under the arms, leave it for 15 min and enjoy all day long.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a fantastic tool to n eliminate underarm odor. You can naturally get rid of the smell by mixing water or natural rose water with hydrogen peroxide.
Alcohol
Getting rid of odor is one of the numerous uses of alcohol. Mist some alcohol under the arms before you getting dressed and eliminate odor and bacteria. Use odorless alcohol (vodka) so you will not smell like alcohol.
Natural Soap
Underarm odor can also be eliminated by using a natural soup for the entire body. You can make it by your own (castile soap), or you can buy a natural handmade soap from goat’s milk.
Source: NaturalNews.com
Author: marytenda1
References included in Natural News’s article:
http://sweatthroughit.com/how-to-stop-underarm-sweating-and-underarm-odor-naturally/
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Body-Odor-Naturally
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/men/sweating-odor/underarm-odor-examined2.htm
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