Home Remedies for Body Odor

Body odor is the term referred to any kind of unpleasant smell associated with an individual’s body. The condition that causes body odor is hyperhidrosis. Perspiration is the part of the cooling process of body. Water on the skin’s surface evaporates and gives a cooling sensation to the body. Perspiration or sweat doesn’t cause odor but the bacteria that gets accumulated on the skin releases unpleasant smelling chemicals. The body odor is strongly associated with the emission from our sweat glands. The armpits and genitals perspire more as compare to any other parts of the body. The use of deodorants worsens the condition as it contains various toxic chemicals and products of heavy metals like aluminium. The sweat glands are responsible for the elimination of toxic matter from the body.

Causes of Body Odor

There are various causes of perspiration and ultimately body odor

Any prolonged and chronic disease
Use of drugs
Certain foods and beverages
Anxiety
Menopause in women
Over secretion of hormones
Constipation

Take 500 mg of wheat grass daily on an empty stomach with a glass of water. The chlorophyll in it will reduce the body odor and is natural body odor remedy.

Application of baking soda to the armpits and feet will minimize the body odor and is good home remedy for body odor.

Use alcohol or white vinegar to wash the armpits.

Put some drops of rose water in the bathtub before taking bath. No deodorant is required after the bath. This is a very simple and one of the effective home remedies for body odor.

Apple cider vinegar reduces the pH of the skin and eliminates armpit odor when used in place of deodorant. Good Home Remedy for Body Odor.

Another effective body odor treatment that it’s always better to take 3 showers a day in summers when sweating is more.

Take Juice from about two dozen radishes and add 1/4 teaspoon of glycerine to it and put in a spray-top bottle. Use this as an underarm deodorant. This is also useful home remedy for body odor.

Instead of using deodorant use baby powder or talc in the areas with high perspiration.

Mix some baking soda with lemon juice and rub this mixture on underarms. This is a useful natural remedy for body odor.

Tea tree is an antibacterial herb. Make a deodorant by mixing two drops of the essential oil and one ounce of water.

In 30 mm of water put 10 drops of the essential oil and apply this on the underarms to reduce body odor. This is another effective natural remedy for body odor.

Place some white vinegar on a cotton ball and apply to the underarms. The vinegar smell vanish in minutes and you should be smell-free whole day. This body odor remedy is one of the best home remedies for body odor.

Turnip juice reduces underarm odor for up to 10 hours. Grate a turnip; squeeze the grated pieces and rub the juice on the armpits.

Drinking a cup of sage tea daily will reduce the activity of sweat glands and ultimately will minimize the odor and acts as body odor remedy.

Blend tomato juice with fresh sage leaves and apply on the area for 10 minutes before bathing. This is also a very good body odor treatment.

White vinegar is also helpful. Instead of using deodorant apply white vinegar with a cotton ball on the areas. This will keep the body smell free whole day. It is a one of the best body odor cure.

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For a great underarm deodorant

Mix equal amounts of extra virgin coconut oil,
cornstarch, and baking soda to make a paste. This will be softer at room temperature, but a solid in colder temperature, mix as suits you best. It worked well for me, it has a wonderful, mild coconut smell.

#1 - Judith - 11/14/2007 - 11:06

I like the article..but which is the best among all the remedies cos i have a strong body odor.I need a remedy that works for over 24hrs and doesnt have side effects cos i work on the field.

#2 - pulesa - 12/03/2007 - 17:43

yeah.. help me.... which one work best? :-(

#3 - lyn - 04/20/2008 - 00:17

hello, my armpit sweat a lot and it has foul odor even if im not moving/active. it's very embarrassing. please help me.

sweatyme

#4 - maria - 05/10/2008 - 11:05

Very interesting article! For those asking-although I have not tried all of the remedies suggested here, I do have to say that straight tea tree oil directly applied to the armpit for strong odor or, for leaser ordor a mixture of witch hazel and tea tree oil works great! You can find tea tree oil inexpensively at pharmacies or even Walmart in the herbal section. Just remember a little tea tree oil goes a long way ;)

#5 - Louise - 08/16/2008 - 06:01

I persperate very heavily under my armpits just by sitting in class, and it's such a pain in the neck trying to hide it throughout the day. Thankfully it doesn't smell though! I've tried the clinical strength deodorant and it doesn't make much of a difference for me. It's not like I'm overweight and get sweaty and out of breath easily. I do smoke though, do you think that maybe that has something to do with it? What can I do to stop the niagara falls?

#6 - Eliza - 10/14/2008 - 11:57

hello well i have this sweat issue which i think could be hyperhidrosis, the issue is not the odor, nut the amount of sweat i perspire. five minutes after i put some deodorant or antitranspirant on i discover this huge damp rings around my armpits, i dont know what to do! i wear a sweater to cover it , but it gets wet as well! HELP ME!! Im desperate!

#7 - ariana - 10/14/2008 - 15:14

I perspire so heavily even after taking a bath but there's no odor on the first few hours because I applied anti-perspirants and anti-deodorants, but it starts spreading bad odor after few more hours. It's embarrassing! What will I do? Please help me.

#8 - Jake - 10/31/2008 - 19:24

Hi,
Im 13 and i go to high school and i really smell bad but i use anti-persiperant and its not effective also my school clothes smell and some girls make fun of it :[
It gets pretty embarssing And i want to know whats effective :]
KK bye
x

#9 - Alessa - 11/14/2008 - 07:49

i need help nuting works for
me i smell like i sweat alot
i smeal like i never wash up
and iam 19 purbty is over for me
wut can i do to stop the smell and the sweat >-(

#10 - kyla - 11/27/2008 - 04:19

Take a half piece of lime,sprinkle some salt on it and apply it on underarms.Keep it for 5-10 mins and then take a bath.It will work for the whole day.

#11 - Amisha - 11/30/2008 - 15:23

i sweat a lot in the class and it smells very bad please give me the right solution,i dont hav any bad haits.plss tell me the solution.

#12 - arun - 12/26/2008 - 06:43

I don't know how to stop sweating, there are over the counter drops that you can put under your arms at night the wash off the next day. Ask your doctor, this reduces it and it only needs to be used a couple times a week. Also, wear antipersperant during the day.
For odour, if you want to get rid of the smell throughout the day, bring a couple cotton balls and rubbing alcohol in a very small container. Dab your underarms with the alcohol and it kills the bacteria and reduces or kills the smell. If you don't carry a purse, snag a vinegar packet from the cafeteria and use that instead of alcohol.

#13 - Lola - 01/09/2009 - 23:06

that's my problem also.bo . bcoz of that im not productive( my brother told my mom that) .. its easy for them to judge coz there are not on my situation... iavent finished my schooling bcoz of this.. evry i've cried coz my life is not normal....i even stop going to church coz i felt god is not gear.. i havent done bad.. why he give this thing to me...i feel paranoid when i go out..coz i know people talk about my bo... i even tempted to suicide but i know its really bad....now i dont pray for any thing only one thing that will get me... i dont want lived anymore............................

#14 - hopeless - 02/17/2009 - 10:10

Shower with anti-bacterial body foam and apply pure aloe vera gel to the armpits. This is the simplest of way of reducing armpit odor.

#15 - Lina - 03/27/2009 - 06:27

ok guys here what to do really wash ur skin good and scrub with 2 ripe lime its a folk thing here ppl do it all the time wash ur under arms with it

#16 - caribbean woman - 03/27/2009 - 11:18

you can soak in the bath with black tea.. take about 6 tea bags and let them do their thing in the bath(make sure it is on the hot side when starting out).. squeeze them here and there to make sure they are getting all the stuff out. this works wonders on feet too. this helps with odors not on the sweating though. also helps on face

#17 - ~P - 04/09/2009 - 01:14

To those with body odor..i too have and and still in the process of finding the right one to stop sweating.
First wash the armpit of your clothes well with soap..or soak it first in detergent powder then wash well..because the bacteria can still be there.
While armpit is damp after shower..rub baking soda.
And avoid using deodorants with perfume. Use nonperfumed deodorant or the unscented one. Mitchum unscented works well though it darkens the skin a bit

#18 - in search - 04/12/2009 - 09:26

guys use DRICLOR it can be bought at your local drug store. very good for stopping the sweating and the odor bu tit can darken the skin a bit. hope this helps.

#19 - laya - 04/13/2009 - 03:24

To anyone who knows how to make a webpage..pls make one and include my suggestion . I have suffered body odor for years even when I was younger..and I read somewhere, people loosing jobs..unable to have friends and even commit suicide. I pity and feel sorry for them though I have suffered a lot of humiliation too thats why I want to help.
Anyway.... my advices are:

1.stay away from spices and food that contribute to body odor. Have a healthy diet like fruits and veggies and lots of water.
2. When you take a bath, lather your loofa or towelette with a good bacterial soap and scrub well your armpits to get left over deodorant..sweat and bacteria.
3. Wash your shirts os clothes well. Concentrate on the armpit. You acn soak it first in dtergebt powder and wash. I emphasize handwashing the armpit area. Because if the armpit area is not washed well...it can lead to body odor.
REMEDIES I'VE TRIED THAT WORKED WELL:
1. After bath wet your armpits and scrub baking soda. This works well. it doesn't stop the sweating but you won't smell.
2. You could also try putting Listerine on your armpit as substitute for deodorant. Put some on a cotton ball and scrub.
3. As substitute for deodorant.. you can use GIN ....yes... an alcoholc drink as deodorant. The scent is only temporary . I read somewhere that Vodka can be used as well but I perspire after I tried it though i didn't smell. These is what I use now and what I intend to use forever. Its amazing.
These three works well...its up to you to choose what works for you.

By the way keep a stock to carry with you at work or school in case you wann freshen up. But these remedies work for greater than 12 hours.So I suggest have a stock in your bag just in case you need to reapply.

I was in search and now I found the answer to my problem. I praise God!I hope these help a lot of people .

Please if any of these work...lets help other people know it. Body odor can really ruin one's life and esteem. We need to help others too.

#20 - in search - 04/14/2009 - 10:25

For those who really want to use a deodorant instead of what I suggested..try Mitchum unscented. It works well it won't give you that Body odor but make sure to wash your clothes well in the armpit area since deodorants sticks or dries in that part and if not washed well, will lead to body odor. Why? Because the sweat and Bacteria is still there.

Anyway..if you really insist on using a deodorant.. USE UNSCENTED. Ihave tried a lot of deodorants before almost all in the market just to find what suites me.And the UNSCENTED TYPE WORKS WELL.

But I suggest to try my 3 suggestion on top.

#21 - in search - 04/14/2009 - 10:32

i really appreciate those who shared their remedies on body odor.. i'm a lady who sweats alot that leads my armpit to smell bad..

#22 - angel - 04/21/2009 - 21:25

run a hot bath......the add 1 cup of baking soda into the tub.
baking soda helps eliminates odors, ope this helps!! B-)

#23 - Kizzy - 04/25/2009 - 17:05

In search, I really thank you and the rest of you for sharing. I have a young daughter who did not even start puberty and she has body odor. I\'m really concerned how this will effect her as she grows. I will try these because they are all natural and most likely will work better. absolutely did not want to start her with deodorant already. thank you all again. dell.

#24 - dell - 05/13/2009 - 20:53

hey guyz!! i have a superb 100% cure for sweaty and smelly problem you can all try and experience for your selves, cut to half a vegitable fruit called egg plant before bath wash ur body with it and after bath, u will smell superb! all day i try so many times, hop it works for you too..... GOOD LUCK ;-)

#25 - SUSY - 05/26/2009 - 13:10

I have been dealing with body ordor ever since I can remeber I am 41 and now going through premenopase and the odor is bad, I would love to know what I can use natural for this I am also a vegaterian. I droped out of the choir and people at my job hate to be near me between my body and breathe odor I can see me single for a while help please :-(

#26 - marie - 08/01/2009 - 10:26

Armpit odor!! it sucks really sucks, I'm a clean person, I take my showers twice a day. I've used the lime thing, doesn't work well. Tried to stay away from eating meat, used a perscription, nothing works. there has to be something that will work. If I can smell it, I'm sure others can smell it.

#27 - GN - 08/05/2009 - 16:31

iam 16.i take bath twice a day and after 10mins body odour starts cmein from my underarm.pls suggest me >-(

#28 - dev - 08/06/2009 - 23:50

thank u f0r the inf0rmati0ns. . .I've tried so many deod0rnts 0ver the c0unter. .But still im suffering b.Od0r but now i will try what i read here in ur c0lumn. .I hope it will help me! M0re power and God bless. .

#29 - Sam - 08/08/2009 - 02:51

I really think everyone mean well & with a little self-centered time can do a whole lot.Just to add o the lot shaving the armpit first help, then applying reamidies while checking what you eat,(not to mention they can be a liver or kidney problem present too).

#30 - Ben.J - 08/18/2009 - 22:46

ive tried everything and my armpits still smell. its realy embarrising ineed something that isnt gunna give me any after effects

#31 - lola - 08/21/2009 - 14:32

i tried everything and it fail i even leave my job because of the shame i encountered every i go around get sick i bath 2times per day i even use a lot of expensive deorant and which worsting my situation and my breath smelling .i am going mad i lost my life i dont even leave my home .

#32 - db - 08/25/2009 - 17:07

Hydrogen Peroxide worked for me. I poured Hydrogen peroxide on all of my shirts (armpit part) that stinked then also applied hydrogen peroxide on my armpits and let it dry. The bacteria must be eliminated in both shirt and armpit. It will only become a cycle if both weren't remedied by the hydrogen peroxide.

#33 - ginger - 08/26/2009 - 22:34

my son has an extremely bad body odor,most of the time, he smells worst after taking a shower and I feel that's why he can't get work. Help!!1

#34 - Legz - 08/31/2009 - 01:47

use apple cider vinegar.apply it to armpits 5 mins prior to shower.wash with water,don't apply soap to pits.you should be smell free 24 hrs. ;-)

#35 - claire - 09/03/2009 - 12:25

Please check the products that you're using as I had to switch to a natural deodorant because the aluminum in regular deodorant was irritating my underarms causing more problems. I had terrible underarm odor but got rid of it by soaking a cotton ball in Listerine and then wiping my underarms. I also took a detox bath with epsom salt, apple cider vinegar, and baking soda for 20 minutes which helped too. Many recipes are on the internet for detox baths. I rarely have any odor now and have been able to go without deodorant, have actually forgotten to put it on when I'm rushing.

#36 - peaches - 10/03/2009 - 00:23

i am not too sure this article, it doesnt gives me the correct solution i want.

#37 - kayalee - 10/04/2009 - 13:46

do i have to apply the vinegar after i take a bath?....as replacement for my deodorant? because i have a body odor and its really embarassing...

#38 - emy - 10/13/2009 - 22:29

Hey I'm currently 23 and have suffered from body odor issues since high school...I have good hygiene. Shower every day, twice a day sometimes, use deodorant. Have even tried prescription products. Its weird bc my odor smells like a buttery scent, or even like a cat urine smell. I can smell it. I know others can, and my life has changed bc of it. I dont sweat excessively, but it seems that after I wash my underarms with soap then apply deodorant, thats when the aforementioned smells begin. Its very strange. I dont know anybody else suffering from anything similar. Any help would be appreciated.

#39 - Papi - 10/26/2009 - 12:51

I have battled b.o. for years. The worst part is that I can't smell it until its VERY bad to others. To make matters worse, I'm a nurse!! I hear half-whispered comments all the time about baths, deodorants, etc. People have started sniffing when they are around me (I guess to hint to me). My husband says that he only notices a little more of a smell than on anyone else and only sometimes. It's still a work in progress, but here are some things that helped me make it better.

tips:

I have found that using liquid soap with chlorohexidine in it helps alot.

I use alum free deodorant (Kiss my face, Tom's, crystal rock, etc.) on daily basis.

I freshen up armpits during day with small alcohol wipes.

I use certain-dri every 3 or so days to control sweating.

I take chlorophyll supplements with meals.

Things I want to try in near future:
Colonics
Probiotic supplement
Zinc supplement.

#40 - Wonderwoman - 10/29/2009 - 00:08

I have had bad under arm odor ever since I had kids. I am also a very clean person and can smell it even immediately after showering. I have used rubbing alcohol which helps a little bit, but I work out a lot and want to wear tank tops and the odor is worse when I don't have material between my arm and armpit. I was spinning and someone went to take the bike next to me and then moved. I know it was because of me and I am horrified. I'm going to try some of these other remedies, but I would love to know which is best. It's probably individualized. I'm recently divorced and dating again and I am very conciencious of the odor when being intimate. HELP!!!!

#41 - desperate - 11/16/2009 - 08:55


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