The problem of body odour persists a lot when the scorching heat causes excessive sweating. Getting rid
of unwanted hair and taking a shower are some ways to check it, say experts. Rohit Batra, Dermatologist
at Dermaworld Skin and Hair Clinic and Vivek Mehta, Dermatologist at Pulastya Cadle Skin Laser Clinic,
have shared a few tips from which we were able to pick out four:
1. Shower twice a day: Taking a bath twice a day is a perfect solution for those who sweat excessively. It
not only cools you during the summer months but also targets your body odour.
2. Get rid of unwanted hair: Whether you wear full sleeved clothes or sleeveless tops and tees, you
should get rid of the unwanted hair that may start giving a foul smell due to sweating.
3. Use antibacterial soap: Antibacterial soap helps to counter the bacteria of the body, which further
helps to lessen the foul smell. Take advice from your dermatologist to select the soap as per your body
type. Let them know in advance if you have any skin allergy or infection. Also rubbing lemon on the
parts that stink a lot can help you reduce the smell. You can also squeeze a lemon into the bucket and
bathe with that water. It is a perfect solution to reduce smell from the feet.
4. Wear the right shoes and clothes: Don't wear clothes made of nylon or synthetic stuff as they retain
sweat. Wear loose, comfortable cotton clothes that help evaporate sweat. Also wear cotton socks while
wearing shoes. Also use a combination of antiperspirant and deodorant. A deodorant covers the strong
smell of sweating but one also needs an antiperspirant to control the extreme sweat during the day. A
combination of antiperspirant and deodorant will keep your body odor far away.
Always remember to wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly always to prevent the spread of
germs.
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