TIPS FOR REDUCING BODY ODOR -MUST READ

Ever had that moment where you wonder if you
smell, well, not so great? It happens. But you can
make body odor go away. Try these six tips.
1. Keep Yourself Squeaky Clean
Shower at least once a day and you'll wash away
sweat as well as reduce the number of bacteria on
your skin.
Sweat by itself is virtually odorless. But when
microscopic bacteria that live naturally on your skin
mix with sweat, they multiply quickly and raise quite
a stink.
So washing thoroughly, especially areas prone to
sweating, can reduce body odor.
If you sweat normally, you might have more of a
problem with body odor than people who sweat too
much. That's because, when people sweat
excessively, the sweat tends to wash away the odor-
causing bacteria.
2. Use Antibacterial Soap
Choose an antibacterial bath soap. Washing
thoroughly with an antibacterial soap bar will reduce
the bacteria count, in turn reducing the odor.
Look for the words "antibacterial" on the soap's
packaging.
3. Towel Off Thoroughly
Once you've showered, be sure you dry yourself
completely. Towel off and make sure you dry any
areas where you sweat a lot.
If your skin is dry, it's harder for bacteria that cause
body odor to breed on it.
4. Apply "Industrial Strength" Deodorants or
Antiperspirants
Once you are clean and dry, use a strong deodorant
or antiperspirant on your underarms. While
deodorants do not prevent sweating, they mask the
smell of bacteria on your skin. Antiperspirants
contain aluminum chloride, a chemical that reduces
sweating, and often also contain a deodorant.
Stronger deodorants and antiperspirants are
available without a prescription. Look for products
that say on the label they are higher strength due to
ingredients.
If you think you need even more help, you may want
to ask your doctor about prescription
antiperspirants.
Apply the deodorant or antiperspirant twice a day,
once in the morning and once in the evening.
5. Keep Your Wardrobe Squeaky Clean
Change clothes often when you're sweating heavily.
Fresh clothes help keep body odor down.
Be sure to change your socks as well, especially if
you tend to have foot odor. Use deodorant powders
in your shoes, replace insoles frequently, and go
barefoot if possible.
6. Cut Out or Cut Down "Offensive" Foods or Drinks
What you eat affects your body odor.
Foods that tend to make you sweat more, such as hot
peppers or other spicy foods, might also contribute
to body odor. And the aroma of foods such as onions
or garlic can be carried in the sweat, making you
smell bad. Drinks with caffeine or alcohol may also
cause you to sweat more.