Sweating may cause body odor due to the presence of the apocrine sweat glands – which is why they are also known as odoriferous sweat glands. The glands start to function when puberty hits.
Initially, the sweat the apocrine glands produce remains odorless, but it develops odor after it gets exposed to bacteria.
Hence, maintaining personal hygiene is necessary to reduce body odor associated with sweat. But before we get to the simple tips to reduce sweat odor, let’s first understand why sweating is good for your health.
Tips To Reduce Sweat Odor
- Add a pinch of camphor to your bathing water.
- You can also add lemon essential oil to your bathing water.
- Wash your undergarments separately in lukewarm water.
- Keep your armpits and pubic area clean. However, do not use vaginal wash regularly as it may cause a pH disbalance.
- If you workout regularly, keep an extra t-shirt and a pair of leggings/shorts in your gym bag.
- Keep a roll-on deodorant in your bag so that you can use it whenever you need to.
- Use alcohol-free deodorants and perfumes.
- Wear clean socks and clean your workout shoes every alternate week.
