Sweating is a natural part of life, and it is a necessary bodily function. It is the body’s way of regulating core temperature. The unfortunate reality is that with sweating comes a certain type of stink. This is where deodorant enters the equation. Everybody needs deodorant, even if some people don’t want to admit it. Deodorant is an everyday hygiene product that keeps you smelling fresh.

Interestingly enough, though, sweat isn’t the main cause of body odor. When sweat combines with the bacteria that already exist on the skin, you smell an unpleasant aroma. The body has two primary sweat glands: eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. Eccrine glands secrete fluid onto the skin’s surface, while apocrine glands, which develop in areas with hair follicles, secrete fluid that is odorless until it mixes with bacteria on the skin. How do you stop the stench, especially with natural deodorant? Continue reading to find out. 

Baking Soda

Baking soda works to absorb odors, which is why people leave an open box of baking soda in the fridge if there’s a bad smell. Due to the ability to absorb odors, baking soda has become a popular ingredient in homemade deodorants and other beauty products. The reported benefits of baking soda as a deodorant are merely anecdotal, though. One study, however, suggests that the antimicrobial benefits of baking soda may be the reason it fights off odors and bacteria in the armpits. The pros of using a homemade deodorant with baking soda is that it doesn’t contain harsh chemicals that are in most deodorants. Some of these chemicals include parabens, aluminum, artificial colors, and triclosan. Not all of these are endocrine disruptors, but some of them are. 

Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil

The beauty of this essential oil is that it smells like a milder version of citronella. Not only does it make you smell amazing, but it may also help you repel mosquitos! That last part may not be true, by the way. You get the sweet, enchanting aroma of eucalyptus and the refreshing natural citrus scent from the lemon. It helps to leave your skin cool and fresh, and the great part is that it is gender neutral. Should you want a different scent, though, you can change the essential oil to one that you prefer. 

Coconut Oil

It seems that coconut oil ends up in all sorts of DIY beauty products, and for good reason. The theory behind adding coconut oil to this DIY deodorant is that it has antibacterial properties, which may fight off odor-causing bacteria. Now, if you go to a spin class, coconut oil alone will not protect you from odor. Some experts argue that coconut oil may not be the best ingredient for homemade deodorant. The reason for this is because it is a thicker oil, which may not allow your sweat glands to breathe. Additionally, it may melt down your armpits because it has a low viscosity at body temperature. 

DIY Deodorant For Summer

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons coconut oil
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 20 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil

Instructions:

• Combine all the ingredients, except the essential oil, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until everything is melted and well-combined.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat source and allow it to cool off four about a minute. 
• Carefully pour the melted mixture into a glass jar and then add the essential oils. Stir with a wooden utensil to combine. 
• Allow it to cool completely until it forms a creamy consistency, and then you can screw the top of the jar on. Store in a cool, dark place and it will last for up to three months. 
• To use, scoop a pea-sized amount with your fingertip and apply under your armpit. Make sure your fingers are dry.

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It’s no secret people have changed quite a bit over the years. The demand for higher-quality products with little to no harmful ingredients is greater than ever. There has been a shift to more natural cleaning products, hygiene products, skin care products, and more in recent years. Given what people know about the harmful ingredients in certain products, more and more people continue to opt for non-toxic products. 

Did you know that you can easily make non-toxic renditions of products that you buy in stores or online? Not only is making your own products more cost-effective, but it is also more sustainable and you are in complete control. That means that there are no surprise ingredients that may cause adverse side effects. There are no fragrances or “natural flavors” that hide ingredients that can damage lung function or disrupt the endocrine system. 

We don’t mean to scare you out of the store because it can be quite labor-intensive to make every single product you use. That said, there are certain things that are just as effective as the products you purchase in stores, not to mention a whole lot safer, too. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite DIY recipes. We’ve got everything from cleaning products to hygiene products, and we think that your body and health will appreciate them. If you make some of the products, leave a comment to let us know how you liked them. 

Cleaning Products

DIY All-Purpose Cleaner

Having an all-natural, all-purpose cleaner that’s free of vinegar is quite rare in the DIY cleaning space. Feel free to use this spray almost anywhere in the house because it is essential for cleaning.

Click here to make the cleaner.

Bathroom Disinfectant Spray

Kill those germs in the bathroom without using harmful chemical cleaners. This DIY bathroom disinfectant is eco-friendly, efficient, and doesn’t make your lungs hurt if you inhale the aroma!

Click here to make the spray.

DIY Bathroom Spray To Get Rid Of Odors

Nobody wants to leave the bathroom like a smelly wasteland. Make this DIY bathroom spray with simple ingredients that help eliminate odors.

Click here to make the spray.

All-Natural Glass Cleaner Spray

Don’t you wish you could clean windows and mirrors without spraying toxins all over the home? That’s exactly what this DIY glass cleaner is for. You don’t need chemicals to make those windows streak-free.

Click here to make the glass cleaner spray.

Orange-Scented Grease Cleaner

Cut through the toughest grease and clean up the grimiest messes in your kitchen with this DIY all-natural, orange-scented grease cleaner.

Click here to make the grease cleaner.

Beauty/Hygiene Products

DIY Lavender Sage Deodorant

Reduce sweating and help establish healthier bacteria under your pits with this DIY deodorant that is very refreshing and fragrant. You’ll smell great without the need for a bunch of aluminum or chemicals.

Click here to make the deodorant.

DIY Olive Oil Moisturizer

Four ingredients yield an incredible olive oil-based moisturizer that is a wonderful, natural alternative to store

Click here to make the moisturizer.

Lemon Vanilla Body Butter

Silky smooth skin is just a few ingredients away! Whip up a batch of this lemon vanilla body butter and keep your skin soft all day long.

Click here to make the body butter.

Homemade Rosemary Mint Shampoo

Nourish the hair and scalp with ingredients that contain compounds that may promote hair growth, increase thickness, and reduce inflammation.

Click here to make the shampoo.

Shaving Butter For Smooth Skin

Shave with ease and moisturize the skin at the same time when you lather up with this all-natural homemade shaving butter. It’s very safe and there’s room for customization.

Click here to make the shaving butter.

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Some people are more prone to body odor (BO) than others. Excessive perspiration or particular foods you eat can cause an unbearable stench. Sometimes, the root cause of your BO is poor gut health, i.e. a gut that doesn’t have a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria. Whatever the cause of your stinky pits, you don’t want to be the one smelly person. Why not detox your armpits, then?

What’s Wrong With Commercial Deodorants?

Commercial deodorants, especially anti-perspirant deodorants, are replete with chemicals that can harm the nervous and endocrine systems. Those chemicals can actually cause you to sweat and stink more than a natural deodorant can. Some common ingredients that are problematic are detailed below:

• Phthalates: These endocrine disruptors are found in plastic and can cause hormonal imbalance, or even infertility, especially in men.
• Formaldehyde: This known carcinogen may kill germs, but it can seriously harm the body. 
• Parabens: These hormone disruptors have unfortunately been found in biopsied tissue with breast cancer. 
• Aluminum: There is some evidence that links aluminum to cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, but more research is necessary to confirm this. 
• Propylene glycol: The common name for this toxin is antifreeze. The Environmental Working Group reports that it carries a moderate risk of immunotoxicity and allergies. It is a highly controversial ingredient in personal care products. 
• Antibacterial Substances: Antibacterial substances are bad? Well, some of these substances are known endocrine disruptors and can negatively affect immune function. 

Does Armpit Detoxification Work?

We’ll say this up front: there is no concrete medical or scientific evidence that supports the concept of armpit detoxing. A person’s body does not simply detox via the armpits. The liver, kidneys, lymph nodes, and spleen filter toxins that enter the body. The body then eliminates toxins via sweat, urine, and feces. The skin does not typically filter toxins, as armpit detox proponents claim. 

Some ingredients that people use to detox their pits can often cause irritation or other problems. Apple cider vinegar, for example, can irritate the skin, especially if the person has dry or sensitive skin. However, there are some supporters of armpit detoxification, but they stress that you should not use a scrub if you notice a rash under the arms. Additionally, if you use the underarm scrub in this article and find that it causes irritation or burning, stop the use. 

Whether or not an armpit detox works may be entirely personal. Some people swear that a regular armpit detox helps eliminate odor, even without wearing any deodorant. Other people notice that they sweat less after trying the armpit detox. All of this is completely personal and not based on scientific evidence. However, should you want to experiment with an odor removing underarm scrub, consider the recipe below. 

Odor Removing Underarm Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sea salt
• 1 tablespoon each: lemon juice and lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon each: melted coconut oil and honey

Instructions:

• Mix the sugar and salt together in a large mixing bowl and then add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well to combine. 
• Drizzle in the coconut oil and honey and mix well before scooping into a glass container. Make sure to store in a cool, dry place and use one to two times per week for fresh underarms and smoother skin.

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Unilever has recalled dry shampoo aerosol products sold across the nation due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. The recent recall is the newest of half a dozen in this year alone. Benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, has shown up in several product recalls, including those for deodorant, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen. 

For the current recall, certain Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé aerosol dry shampoos showed the potential presence of benzene. These products were produced prior to October 2021 and were distributed to retailers nationwide. Products include Dove Dry Shampoo Volume and Fullness, Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist, Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Refresh and Revive, and Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh Coconut. 

What Is Benzene?

To put it simply: benzene is a bad molecule for you. It tops the FDA’s list of about 70 solvents to avoid, and there is no argument about whether or not it can cause cancer in humans. Exposure to benzene can occur via inhalation, orally, and through the skin. Too much exposure can result in certain cancers, including leukemia and blood cancer, according to the recall notice. This isn’t to say that people who used one or more of the recalled products containing benzene will get cancer, though. It is, however, a problematic compound that you should keep an eye out for when purchasing products. Even small amounts of benzene can lead to major consequences. For example, there was a global recall of Perrier after benzene was found in bottles of that mineral water 30 years ago.

It is important to note that benzene was not an ingredient in any of the recalled products. Scientists believe that it came about as the result of other petroleum products like butane. If butane is not refined properly, it can end up containing other components, including benzene. The more scientists examined the recalled products, though, the more benzene they found. There were petitions in 2021 to recall products after studies detected benzene in 54% of the 108 batches from 30 brands of body spray products. According to an internal probe by Unilever, the propellant was identified as the source. The company is currently working with propellant suppliers to address the issue. 

Benzene Is Very Common

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claimed that benzene is one of the most commonly made products in the U.S. It is present in gasoline and cigarette smoke. Common exposure to benzene is by breathing the chemical in the air, but absorbing it through the skin is very easy. It seems that the most common products that get recalled for possible benzene presence are aerosol products. For example, Unilever recalled two Suave 24-hour protection aerosol antiperspirants in March 2022. Procter & Gamble also recalled aerosol dry shampoo and condition spray products from six brands sold nationwide in December 2021. 

What Should You Do?

If you have any of the dry shampoos mentioned in this article, you should stop using them immediately. Consider avoiding products from Unilever, as this is the second recall this year involving products possibly containing benzene. Unilever is a conglomerate that sells about 400 products worldwide, from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to Hellmann’s mayonnaise. Additionally, L’Oréal and other parties are being sued over claims about chemical hair-straightening products that increase women’s risk of uterine cancer.

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People love to smell good and not everyone cares about the quality of the product they use to achieve that goal. Walking around and leaving a trail of enchantment can come with a cost, especially if you use synthetic perfumes or sprays. How can a few spritzes of perfume be damaging to your health? Please allow us to explain. 

The Problem With Synthetic Fragrances

No matter the person’s age or health, synthetic fragrances pose several dangers. According to the National Academy of Sciences, roughly 95% of all synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum. They contain toluene, benzene derivatives, and other carcinogenic chemicals that increase the risk of birth defects, allergic reactions, and cancer. Some of these chemicals can even cause damage to the central nervous system and endocrine system. 

It can be hard to pinpoint exactly which fragrances to avoid, since there are over 3,000 ingredients that pose health risks. The words “fragrance” or “parfum” on an ingredient label are legal ways to hide mysterious chemical ingredients. These blanket words can hide an unidentified mixture of ingredients that contain allergens, environmental toxins, neurotoxic chemicals, and endocrine disruptors. This is true for perfumes, shampoos, air fresheners, deodorants, plug-ins, sunscreens, and soaps. 

Creating Your Own Body Spray

Creating your own spray or perfume is a very simple process, but it may require some experimentation. Ultimately, essential oil blends can change over time. Sometimes, the scents can be quite overpowering, so you have to learn how much of each oil to include. One thing to note is that patchouli oil is very overpowering and can scare off some people, so don’t go crazy with that oil. 

Homemade perfumes or sprays made with essential oils are much better for your health and the environment. The fact that a homemade spray is easy to make is also an incredible selling point. Plus, all you have to do is purchase essential oils you enjoy and you can keep experimenting with new combinations every batch you make. Just keep in mind that DIY essential oil scents may not last as long as the chemical perfume fragrances you are used to. While you won’t have to worry about endocrine system disruption or potential headaches, you may have to apply the spray more frequently. 

How To Make Your Own Body Spray

As a general rule of thumb, you should keep any liquid mixture containing essential oils in an amber glass bottle. The recipe below also calls for witch hazel with the optional addition of vegetable glycerin. Now, it can be beneficial to add the vegetable glycerin because it helps the scent last longer. In case you need a little inspiration about which essential oils to use and how much you need, there are several recipes below. Pick your scent or create your own. The possibilities are endless!

Citrus Body Spray

Ingredients:

• 10 drops tangerine essential oil
• 10 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 1/2 tablespoon witch hazel
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable glycerin (optional)

Instructions:

• Add the essential oils to the dark amber glass bottle with a spray top. 
• Pour in the witch hazel and vegetable glycerin, and fill the rest of the bottle up with distilled water. 
• Shake well and use when ready. Store in a cool, dry place. 

Floral Body Spray

Ingredients:

• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• 5 drops ylang ylang essential oil
• 10 drops bergamot essential oil
• 1/2 tablespoon witch hazel
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable glycerin (optional)

Instructions:

• Add the essential oils to the dark amber glass bottle with a spray top. 
• Pour in the witch hazel and vegetable glycerin, and fill the rest of the bottle up with distilled water. 
• Shake well and use when ready. Store in a cool, dry place. 

Earthy Body Spray

Ingredients:

• 10 drops patchouli essential oil
• 5 drops frankincense essential oil
• 5 drops cedar wood essential oil
• 1/2 tablespoon witch hazel
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable glycerin (optional)

Instructions:

• Add the essential oils to the dark amber glass bottle with a spray top. 
• Pour in the witch hazel and vegetable glycerin, and fill the rest of the bottle up with distilled water. 
• Shake well and use when ready. Store in a cool, dry place. 

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When people go into a store to purchase perfume, they aren’t exactly reading the labels to see what ingredients give it the enchanting scent. They spray various perfumes on strips of paper and smell them, taking breaks to whiff coffee beans to reset their nose palates in between. It’s all about what perfume smells best, not which perfume has the best ingredients, and this is a problem.

It’s not easy to identify what goes into perfumes by simply reading the labels. Because companies have signature scents, they do not have to display the ingredients that go into making those scents on the perfume labels. This would make it so that any person or company could replicate that scent and sell it as his or her own. Chemicals that go into these perfumes are simply covered by the word “fragrance,” which could really mean anything. Hidden chemicals in perfumes commonly trigger skin reactions, allergies, or other sensitivities, and you have no way of knowing what is causing the reactions. That’s why we prefer natural perfumes, which contain ingredients that are beneficial for the body.

Humans want to smell good, plain and simple. People have been concocting potions and mixtures to make themselves smell delicious for thousands of years. In fact, archaeological research found plant-based perfumes in artifacts from Ancient Greece. The perfume in this article, however, is slightly different than the classic spray. It is a solid perfume, which is similar to a lip balm. You can easily apply it to the insides of the wrists or on the neck. And, it’s a fraction of the cost of traditional perfumes that you purchase in the store. Some of the featured ingredients in this recipe include:

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil contains aromatic notes of citrus, which is why it is commonly used in various perfumes. It is bright, zesty, and the aroma has been known to enhance productivity and boost mood.

Lavender Essential Oil

The sweet floral notes of lavender blend well with both the lemon and eucalyptus essential oils in this DIY perfume. Lavender essential oil promotes feelings of calm and relaxation, which is why it has a history of being used in bathing rituals.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

This essential oil has a woody, minty aroma that is quite pungent, but you won’t be using a lot of it in this recipe. It has an intoxicating scent that helps to clear the sinuses and improve focus.

Rosemary Essential Oil

In aromatherapy, rosemary essential oil is used to help reduce stress levels, improve mental clarity, and support respiratory function. You may find that the herbaceous aroma adds a forest-like note to your perfume.

DIY Solid Perfume

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups sweet almond oil
• ½ cup grapeseed oil
• ½ cup beeswax pastilles
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 60 drops lemon essential oil
• 25 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 20 drops lavender essential oil
• 20 drops rosemary essential oil

Instructions:

• Add the sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, and beeswax to the top of a double boiler. Warm the mixture over medium heat until it is completely melted.
• Pour the mixture into a measuring cup and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Add the vitamin E oil and essential oils to the measuring cup and stir with a wooden spoon or skewer.
• Pour this mixture into small tin containers and allow it to cool. It should completely solidify before you cover the tins.
• When ready to use, apply a small amount on the wrists or neck. We hope you like it.
• This recipe makes a lot so you can give the solid perfume as gifts.

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When you first dive into the world of DIY health and beauty, you start slow with easy recipes so that you aren’t overwhelmed. The typical DIY beauty products are body butters, mouthwashes, scalp rinses, or hand soaps, but people rarely make their own deodorants. Honestly, though, DIY herbal deodorants are very easy to make, they keep the stench away, and they are more beneficial and safer for your skin than regular deodorants.

Sweating Is Natural, But You Don’t Have To Stink

Delivering a presentation to your staff, sitting on a crowded bus, or doing some planks and squats can all make your underarms perspire. To prevent a foul stench and a lot of sweat, people use antiperspirants that are designed to tame odors and moisture. Unfortunately, these products contain aluminum-based salts that plug up sweat glands. Maybe that sounds great to you, but a 2016 study found that these antiperspirants compromise the skin’s ecosystem, creating intense bacteria that can produce body odor.

Building A Deodorant That Compliments You Chemistry

Similar to your gut, your skin also contains beneficial bacteria and bad bacteria. Antiperspirants can introduce new bacteria that are smellier than the ones that existed before. To build a better pit microbiome, shall we say, it is wise to avoid synthetic and artificial ingredients. Many ingredients that are commonly in natural deodorants include:

• Essential oils (lavender, sandalwood, bergamot, and sage are very common)
• Coconut oil and tea tree oil (both contain antibacterial properties)
• Baking soda, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder (all contain absorbent properties)

DIY Deodorant

Ingredients For The Infused Oil:

• dried lavender
• dried sage leaf
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• sweet almond oil to fill jar

Instructions For The Infused Oil:

• Fill a half pint Mason jar 2/3 full with equal parts dried lavender and sage leaf.
• Melt ¼ cup of coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Once it is melted, pour it into the jar with the herbs.
• Fill the remainder of the jar with sweet almond oil. Let this sit in a cool, dark place for about 2-6 weeks. Strain out the herbal material through a fine mesh sieve once it is ready to use.

Ingredients For Deodorant:

• ½ cup infused oil
• 2 ounces beeswax
• 1 ounce Shea butter
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drops sage essential oil
• 10 drops sweet orange essential oil
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions For Deodorant:

• Put the infused oil and beeswax into the top part of a double boiler. Stir until the beeswax melts. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can place a heat-safe glass bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water.
• Once the beeswax melts, add the Shea butter and stir until dissolved.
• Remove the mixture from the bowl or double boiler and mix in the essential oils. Slowly add the arrowroot powder and baking soda, stirring until the mixture has thickened and is well combined.
• Pour the mixture into empty deodorant containers or half circle silicone molds. Let the deodorant sit for a few hours to harden before using.

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When you think about natural deodorant, you might say to yourself, “Really? That’s gross.” Most people are skeptical of the “natural” part, even though they shouldn’t be. Commercial deodorants, to which people have become accustomed, are filled with harmful chemicals that the body can absorb via the skin. The chemicals can then enter the bloodstream and lymph nodes. What happens then?

Well, since you asked, chemicals like methyl, ethyl, benzyl, propyl, and butyl (all commonly found in most deodorants) are endocrine disrupters, meaning that they can interfere with developmental hormones and the reproductive system. Those aforementioned chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of reproductive toxicity and breast cancer.

How do you choose the right deodorant for you?

Each person has a different biochemical makeup, which plays a big role in whether a scent will work or not work different people. The biochemistry of one person may work well with a vanilla scent, but this may not be the case for someone else. Some people need a powerful DIY deodorant with potent essential oils. Each person may have to play around with measurements because some people have more sensitive skin than others.

Homemade DIY natural deodorant

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons baking soda
• 5 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 6 tablespoons shea butter
• 30-60 drops essential oil (tea tree, frankincense, lavender, and patchouli are great options, but you can use others that you prefer)

Instructions:

• Mix the baking soda and arrowroot powder together in a large mixing bowl.
• Using a fork or your hands, work the shea butter into the mixture until it looks like dough. It will seem dry, but it will be good in the end.
• Add the essential oil drops and continue mixing. You can use a hand mixer on low speed for an easier time.
• Transfer the mixture to a glass jar that has a lid and store in a cool, dry place.

To use:

• Using your fingertips, scoop a small amount of the deodorant out of the jar rub it into your underarm until it is invisible. The body absorbs it quickly and keeps you smelling fresh.

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Everyone sweats and produces an unpleasant smell that we have come to know as body odor, also known as bromhidrosis.  It is a distinctive, usually stinky, scent that occurs when a person sweats. Body odor can be the result of too much sweating, and a person can even be unaware of his/her body odor. This can be a sign of poor hygiene, but could also be related to a more serious issue. Body odor is more common in men than women and children usually don’t develop body odor until puberty. This is because the hormones stimulate the child’s sweat glands and oils under the armpits and genital region.

Eccrine Glands

These are found all over the body and produce a salt solution when the body increases its temperature. This is normally odorless sweat, but it can start to smell if bacteria break down this sweat. It can also start to smell after consuming certain foods, alcohol, or medications.

Apocrine Glands

These glands are typically found in the armpits, breasts, or genital region. They produce a thicker sweat that contains a “personal scent.” At first, apocrine sweat is odorless, but bacteria that live on the skin break it down within an hour to produce an offensive odor. If you produce more apocrine sweat or have more bacteria on the skin, the scent will be more potent.

Symptoms of Body Odor

Some people sweat more and others sweat less, and certain people smell and others don’t. This is mostly attributed to how efficiently people digest foods. Symptoms of body odor can be:

• Night Sweats
• Unpleasant scent (usually all the time)
• Unexplained or Excessive Sweating
• Cold Hands
• Weight Loss

Causes of Body Odor

Sweat itself is essentially odorless to people. Body odor is caused by bacteria on the skin breaking down sweat into acids. The genitals and armpits tend to smell worse because those sweat glands produce oils and proteins, which bacteria feed on. Certain people inherit a tendency to sweat more than others and sweat on their hands and feet, in addition to their armpits and genital region. People with poor eating habits tend to smell worse because the body cannot efficiently break down foods like meat, fish, eggs, dairy, wheat, or processed foods. Some common causes include:

• Poor Hygiene
• Unhealthy Diet
• Genetics
• Hormonal Changes
• Medication (a side effect may include excessive sweating)
• Bacteria
• Poor Digestion

Natural Remedies

Maintain Personal Hygiene

One of the best ways to treat body odor is to maintain good personal hygiene. Washing regularly, wearing clean clothes, and changing sheets frequently can curb the foul smells of body odor.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking the right amount of water can make a difference in the way one smells. It’s suggested to consume eight 8oz. glasses of water each day to stay properly hydrated. A great way to remember how much water to drink is to halve your body weight and drink it in ounces of water per day. This means that if you weigh 150lbs, your water intake should be 75oz. daily.

Make A Dietary Change

Making a change in your diet can also improve the way you smell. If you eat processed foods, fried foods, alcohol, genetically engineered foods, sugar, meat, dairy products, and salt, then you will be sweating these toxins out, making your sweat more desirable to bacteria. Eating raw vegetables and fruit, raw nuts and seeds, and whole oats like barley or buckwheat can help improve digestion, ultimately helping to improve body odor.

Don’t Do Dairy

Roughly 30 million Americans are lactose intolerant and a lot of people cannot properly digest dairy products. A lot of people can’t break down tyrosinemia, an amino acid in dairy, meat, fish, eggs, and wheat, and that can cause the body to smell like boiled cabbage. In addition to contributing to body odor, consuming lactose can also increase your risk of diabetes.

Improve Digestion

Poor digestion is commonly the cause of body odor. Consuming foods high in probiotics can help the digestive system function smoothly and improve overall body odor. Apple cider vinegar and water can be a great digestive aid. Try to mix one or two tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar in one cup of alkaline water and drink that about 30 minutes before you eat a meal.

Decrease Stress

If you are stressed out you can emit some strong odors. Stress hormones contain lipids and proteins that bacteria, which naturally exist on your skin, love to feed on. The bacteria then produce a smelly waste and you end up not smelling that great. To help decrease your stress, it is beneficial to try yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, Tai Chi, acupuncture, or massage therapy.

Wear Loose Clothing

A lot of people like to wear clothes that are made of spandex, leather, or other non-cotton materials. These materials make it difficult for your pores to breathe, trapping the sweat against the skin. Let your skin breath a little with some soft cotton clothes and that may help you smell better.

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A lot of people use chemically-rich hygiene products that the skin ultimately absorbs. If we are solely referring to deodorants, roll-ons, or perfumes, they can clog pores and can actually build up on your skin. Nobody wants to smell bad, but you don’t have to poison your body to smell good.

Some people just don’t want to change their deodorant, even though they know it is bad. Aside from making your armpits smell good, you need to give them some healthy attention too. Because the sebaceous glands in the armpits are always active, they are constantly producing sweat; thus body odor. If you don’t detox your underarms, you can develop more prominent body odor or dark underarms.

Causes of Dark Underarms

Some people have dark underarms and others never have to worry about this problem. Dead skin cells, chemical build-up, excessive sweating, excessive deodorant use, and friction from rough fabric are all possible causes of dark underarms.

To help detox your underarms and naturally whiten them, we recommend using the following DIY remedy.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons activated charcoal powder
• 2 tablespoons organic raw honey

Instructions:

• Combine the charcoal and honey in a bowl and stir well. Mix until you get a shiny paste.
• Wash your underarms and pat them dry before applying the charcoal honey mixture. Apply to each underarm and let it sit for 15 minutes.
• Rinse the mixture off with warm water and then pat dry. Do this process three times a week for about a month to sufficiently detox and whiten your armpits.

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