Get Rid Of Smelly Armpits

Everyone wants to smell clean fresh, but it’s not always possible. First of all, you should know that smelly armpits are not necessarily due to poor hygiene, but usually the smell is related to the sweat glands or hormonal activity.

Stinky armpits are a nasty nuisance that can affect self-confidence and social situations. Fortunately, odors and smelly armpits can be got rid of with a few easy and natural ways. These treatments work little by little, as long as you remember to follow them regularly.

Ways to get rid of smelly armpits

Wash your armpits thoroughly

Washing your armpits goes from many to unnoticed while showering, but if you suffer from smelly armpits, take a few extra moments to scrub your armpits. Rub the shower gel or soap vigorously on the armpit area either by hand or with a wash glove. Rubbing with a wash glove removes deodorant residue accumulated in the armpits and a dead skin cell that may aggravate the smell of sweat. If your skin is sensitive, do not use heavily scented products as these fragrances can increase the sweating of sensitive skin. Use natural, fragrance-free and gentle soap.

Make sure you rinse your armpits well

Whenever washing your armpits, make sure you rinse them well after washing with soap. You should get rid of all soap residue and deodorant rips, because if they are allowed to accumulate in the armpits, they can increase the bacterial population in the armpits or even cause fungal growth.

Try this natural method of cleaning your armpits: mix alcohol and vinegar together in a small container and apply to your armpits with a towel or cotton swab after showering. Vinegar improves the pH balance of the skin and alcohol wipes away odor-causing bacteria. Repeat the treatment a couple of times a week, not more often, as alcohol can irritate the skin of the armpits.

Try baking soda

get rid of smelly armpits with baking soda

Baking soda can be used for many different purposes and is also suitable for use on the skin. If you notice your armpits stinking, wash them well and apply baking soda to your armpits with a cotton swab. You can leave baking soda in place if it doesn’t stain your clothes or start irritating your skin. Another effective way is to mix a spoonful of baking soda with a drop of lemon juice and apply it to the armpits after showering.

Serious sweat problems and odor nuisances

Excessive sweating is defined as sweating of the hands, feet, armpits, or body that interferes with normal social interaction between people, spoils clothing, or makes work more difficult. If you suffer from excessive sweating, you can try a homemade treatment that includes thyme and rosemary. Grind and mix the herbs together and rub into the armpits.

Aloe vera can also be used to control excessive sweating. You can grow the aloe plant yourself or buy a ready-made aloe gel from a health food store. Apply a small amount of gel to the armpits overnight. Another good trick is to spread the mashed tomato on the armpits and let it soak for a few minutes.

When choosing clothes…

get rid of smelly armpits by choosing appropriate clothing

Are you aware that certain types of materials can make sweating worse? Especially in hot weather, it is recommended to use breathable natural materials, such as cotton and linen, which allow air to circulate freely on the skin and do not cause a wet, disgusting feeling. If you suffer from heavy sweating, you should choose loose-fitting clothing instead of tight clothing, as tight clothing will not allow the skin to ventilate. Avoid synthetic fibers such as polyester and acrylic. Avoid dark clothing in sunny weather, as dark fibers absorb sunlight and do not reflect it away.

Eat healthy

Diet has a big effect on how sweat smells and certain foods can make sweating worse. If you eat a lot of onions and garlic, or drink alcohol and coffee, you may find that a strange, pungent odor appears in your sweat. Enjoy lots of vegetables and fruits that cleanse the body of waste products and control the bad smell of sweat. Smoking can also aggravate the smell of sweat.

Shave your armpits

If your armpits are hairy, you may want to try hair removal and regular armpit shaving. The fine odor sticks to the armpit hair and makes it worse.

Use an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant

an antiperspirant rather than a deodorant

Deodorants are designed to mask body odors, while antiperspirants curb sweating. Try an antiperspirant instead of a deodorant if you suffer from heavy sweating.