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.

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.

yeah.. help me.... which one work best?

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

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 ;)

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?

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!

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.

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
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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

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.

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.

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.

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............................

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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..

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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. .

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).

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

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 .

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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!!!!

SOLUTION GUYS. I also have that problem. My armpit sweat and smells. I tried all sorts of deodorants in the market but hey they let me down. I tried DRICLOR. I guaranteed that it's very effective. Just use once or twice you will instantly see the difference. You can also use this in other parts of your body that sweats too much. And yes, you can feel it dry, very dry after use. It's a bit expensive about P800.00. But it's really worth it. You can buy it at any mercury or any drugstore. My derma doctor highly recommended it as well. Try it guys m sure it can give back the confidence we all want.

Update. I have started taking a multivitamin that inlcudes zinc. I am taking a probiotic tablet once a day as well.

My dermatologist recently prescribed gentamicin cream to be appled tyo my underarms daily. The cream is not homemade or natural, obviously, but it WORKS BETTER than ANYTHING else I have tried!! I apply certain dri (very potent over the counter anti-perspsirant) every 3 days too. I can work 12hr shifts on my feet and still be as fresh as I have been in years! I LOVE IT. I have noticied a significant decrease in the whispers and sniffs!

It kills the bacteria that feed on the sweat and make the odor. Ask you dermatologist about it!!!

Hey there! I am a person who suffers from B.O, but not as bad as other people - lucky me. But I am always afraid it will continue to get worse. I am only 13, you know, but I hate body odour. It usually effects my underarms the most, and even my chest. I am still looking for something that will be effective enough, but here are some pieces of advice I already have.

Deoderant: You don't want to purchase a deoderant filled with chemicals and metals...Look for a natural, organic deoderant with no metals, glycols or parabens. Sometimes there will be other ingredients that look funny to you. To be sure, look them up on the computer, because there are alot of other ones that are contained in deoderants. Better to be safe than sorry! And second of all, some people will tell you that anti-persperants are perfectly safe. I personally would not believe them, they don't know what they're talking about. Some effective natural deoderants I've heard of (which I haven't unfortunately tried yet...) are Burts Bees Herbal Deoderant; which is heavy on sage oil - http://www.burtsbees.ca/product-line/outdoor/herbal-deodorant.html - As with every other deoderant, shower or bath, cleansing the underarm area, before applying. If you use deoderant on dirty underarms then the scent of the deoderant will only make your B.O worse.
I've heard good things about Dr. Hauschka deoderants (https://store.drhauschka.com/). For girls, I personally would suggest the Floral deoderant, but the Fresh would work well too. Dr. Hauschka deoderant is pretty expensive, though. If you feel it is too over-priced for you, another option is Aubrey Organics. (www.aubreyorganics.com) I am going to get the E Plus High C Roll-On Deoderant. It is 100% natural! And all of the reviews on the site have reviews that say it is an exellent deoderant. There are other ones though, so be sure to go to their website!
Weleda is another good brand. http://use.weleda.com/
They have Sage deoderant, Citrus, and Wild Rose.

A natural remedy I made up myself is by getting a tupperware sandwich container and filling it with tepid water, then adding 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 drop of tea tree essential oil. The tea tree oil is optional, but using it is a good idea. Stir the water and essential oils, then add a small, dry, and clean wash cloth and soak in the herbal remedy for about 2-3 hours. In the shower, apply to the underarms and other desired areas such as the chest and back. Rinse off with cool or medium-temp. water. Hot water increases the body's temperature and encourages it to cool itself down by persperating. This home remedy I find works well for me.

B.O isn't caused by the persperation itself, but the bacteria that it feeds on.

Hope this advice helps!

PLEASE..HELP...!!! im 19, i bath twice even thrice a day. i use antiperspicant and deodorant.i wash my clothes every 2 days, change clothes every day. im very neat and clean but when i get in one of classes...ONLY ONE CLASS...some classmates point at me sayin tha i stink. I cant smell ... no else never tell me i stink for the exception of 5 girls. That puts my confidence down..i start missing others classes cuz of that class. PLEASE HELP...TELL ME WHAT TO DO...

I Dont understand. I dont understand this problem I have. Ive been trying to solve it. I have BO. and Im a cleanly person. I dont understand. Its a battlefield in my shower. THe BO wins all the time, I am desperate for a solution. Im so glad ive gotten many from this sight thank you Jesus. I shower, I take hour long baths i get out and I might still smell. I thought I was the only existing person with this problem. I feel like a lepor sometimes around my family because they know i have this horrible problem and tease me about it at times. It so stressful. Im tired of this treadmill battle at which im running and getting absoluely nowhere.

Hi everyone, I also suffered from bad body odor on my armpits since I was still studying, I'm 33 yrs old now.. it was soooo embarassing though, till I found the best remedy ever, so simple and inexpensive..Before taking a shower just damp a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and wipe it on ur armpits leave it for 2 minutes, just wash it with water (no soap) after that let ur pits dry and put baking soda,oh u will have a very pleasant smell all day long..(tested and proven)

i am 36 yr old and for past three months i have notice this extreme, offensive, garbage-like oder from my vaginal area.....
no i do not have STD's
I notice that this order typically arise about a week before my menastraution and/or a week after...this smell is so embarrassing...smells like a garbage truck....
At time im sitting in a chair and stated, dam, does anyone smell garbage, only to go go into the bathroom in a few to find out that the garbage smell was me....
This begins to effect my esteem and my luv making with my husband of 10 years....can anyone help?

I'am Suffering from exccessive sweating problem which is affecting my life. i enter the class with wet shirt. even at home i feel very uncomfortable to study.

if you really have strong body odor it may be that your skin or organs have absorbed chemicals from the environment, deodorant or scents from certain foods.. you need to change your diet and cleanse your body.. i found this great complete body purifier. called Ulta D 1-888 490-7300...this place also has a cleansing soap worth using. also you need to take 2,000 mg of milk thistle to cleanse your liver daily.. plus drink lots of water.. eliminate any foods that might create a foul smell... drink plenty herbal tea.. and see a naturopathic doctor if necessary..

you also need to take a wash cloth with soap to go over your skin in the shower and take baths in epsom salt .. don't give up.. also mold in your living environment can cause odor. your liver can absorb the mold.. make sure there isn't mold in the walls, the vents, etc.

Hey, I just wanted to tell everyone, to be encouraged; I too suffer from this very bad and embarrassing thing. I've tried everything that I know to try alcohol doesnt work for me, but I haven't given up or given in, and dont you give up or give in to any of it. Yes its bad and Yes others may look at or say funny things about us, but life is still worth living. I'll Say it again, LIFE is still worth living. Maybe, just maybe on of us will come out with a remedy or deoderant that really works for us 1% if Americans who suffer from this. Lets look on the bright side, I rather this than cancer, drug addiction, etc. You and I can out live this issue or draw back. Again be encouraged help is on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi
have bad odour issues since time immerioal. i gives me relief to know am not the only one with this problem.it is an embarrasing issue (to say the least)and many people dont understand,they think either one is lazy or unhyienic.i have no social life because am afraid that people will start gossip about me and stop talking to me.from experience this is true,my boss hates my guts because he thinks am unhygienic and cann't take care of my body.at one time i had someone cal me"smelly mary" painful but there was nothing i could do since its true.ihope the above remedies will work,i will try the above remedies to find one that works for me.maybe my social life will peak up.thanks

#48
Did you ever find your answer? I have the same problem. No matter how often I wash, I just NEVER feel fresh.

Have any of you that have the bad body odor had a complete vitamin/mineral test to see if you are missing some nutrients. There is one of the minerals that if it is to low it can cause odor.
I had a friend that had terrible odor that was because of her gut. She had to take probiotics to correct it.
Sometimes people that have an undiagnosed medical problem have trouble with odor - especially immune system problems.
If you are in so much distress (especially the teens) please see a doctor for a medical checkup as well as trying the vinegar/baking soda/listerine remedies.
At night after a good shower using Cetaphill Body Wash use a spray bottle with 1/2 vinegar/1/2 water to spray any area that usually has odor. Let it dry naturally and the vinegar smell will go away in a few minutes. Next morning use a cotton ball, pad or cloth with straight vinegar on it to wipe area that usually has odor and let it dry naturally. If you are nervous about it not working during the day take a very small plastic bottle with screw on lid (you can buy this at a dollar store or Walmart) with you when you leave home and go to the restroom during the day and use your fingers to rub it on the area that normally has odor during the day. After a few days you should see what works for you.
Make sure you stay away from junk foods, sodas and sugar and eat lots of veggies, fruits, juices and 64 ounces of water daily. (3 Twenty ounce bottles of water daily will do it) Make sure you are getting enough vitamins/minerals/calcium daily. See the www.fda.gov website for help on what you need daily as well as diets and weight charts.

I have been helped so much by all of the remedies that have been posted. We are going to try some of them and see what happens.

I shower twice a day and I don't sweat a whole lot, and only when i'm nervous or excited...the problem is the B.O. I have to go to school almost everyday using another crappy deoderant that only mixes with the smell and I smell worse. I tried almost all the clinical strength deoderant/antiperspirants and they don't work for me!I still sweat when I use them even though I don't sweat much anyway, and I've tried unscented versions too and they don't help with the smell either!