Freshness Redefined – Say Goodbye to Odour with SGRH

 

In the summers, the sunlight penetrates deep into the skin, and so does sweating, along with it, bringing in unwanted guests, like body odour. But do you know, bad smells do not have to kill the summer vibe? To overcome this issue of body odour, do not forget to follow hacks on hygiene; buy smart products; and with just a few desi-nuskas, you can say bye-bye to odour and stay fresh, even if the sun turns the heat up. 

Most people will be surprised to know the fact that sweat does not have any smell. Sweat, in fact, is odourless. It is the bacteria that cause the smell. Our body contains two types of sweat glands: eccrine glands, which release watery sweat to cool us down, and apocrine glands, found in areas such as your underarms and groin, which release a thicker, milky fluid. When this fluid mixes with the bacteria on your skin, it leads to body odour.

Summers are known to turn up the heat and also make you sweat profusely, providing bacteria the ample space to grow. So, how do we actually combat this body odour?

• Shower Smart and Twice
  Never skip a shower. On a sweaty day out, a quick rinse will not be enough. You need antibacterial soap or body wash and apply it well to your underarms, feet, and groin, those places where sweat and bacteria accumulate. Exfoliating dead skin that bacteria cling to about once a week. Another pro tip is to add a few drops of tea tree oil into your body wash- it's naturally antibacterial and smells divine. 

• Avoid Using Wet Towels 

• Excess moisture = bacterial growth. So, as soon as you have stepped out of your shower, do not air-dry; rather, use a perfectly clean, dry towel to pat your body dry, especially in those areas where you had worked up a few sweaty beads. Not drying yourself obviously, but depriving bacteria of their water supply. 

• Use the Right Deodorant

• Not all deodorants are made equal. So, stop slathering those teenage years roll-ons and wear something more mature. Deodorants neutralise odour and kill bacteria. Antiperspirants block the sweat glands so that they sweat less.
  
  

• Wear Breathable Clothes

• Polyester may be an eye-catching fabric, but it ranks zero on the scale for breathability. Specialists from the best medicine hospital in Delhi suggest that synthetic fabrics trap the sweat, while cotton, or linen allow your skin to breathe.
  More air = less sweat = less odour.  And don't forget to change your clothes at regular intervals to avoid odour.
  
  

• Mind Your Diet
  A significant part of your diet influences how you smell. Some foods like onions, garlic, red meat, or even alcohol intensify body odour, while consuming lots of fruits, leafy greens, citrus, and lots of water helps balance things. Hydration purifies the toxins which could not help but seep out through your skin. So, drinking that nimbu paani should be like a summer warrior. 

• Natural Odour Busters
  Here comes the grandma-approved hacks that still stand true to their effectiveness:
  
  

• Lemon Juice: Its acidic nature kills bacteria. Put a little underarm just before your shower (don't do it immediately after shaving, though!). 

• Apple Cider Vinegar: Dab it on your underarms with a cotton pad to neutralise ph and fight bacteria. 

• Rose Water and Alum: "Instant refresh" combination in a light and fragrant manner. Just patch test before you use anything new on sensitive skin.

• Stress Sweat Must Not Go Undiscovered

It is the stress sweat that smells like a hell of a lot worse than regular sweat, and so, stress management through breathing exercises, meditation, dancing to your favourite playlist, or anything else can reduce the odour. Who would have guessed that remaining calm could help anyone smell sweet?

The smell of summer is not deniable but controllable. If you want to bloom like a flower and keep smelling like sunshine and the roses, a little bit of self-care and good hygiene practices could lead you to a fragrant one. Always be vigilant about the summer season, as summer is the breeding ground for all those odour-causing bacteria that will make you feel under confident. So, to avoid this reckless issue, this summer season, follow these simple and quick tips and say goodbye to the summer odour and even after following these quick tips if the problem still persists, book an appointment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and consult the specialists today.