Natural remedies for Body Odour

Body odour starts with certain types of sweat. Eccrine glands pour out clear, neutral-smelling sweat, which cools your body as it evaporates. Apocrine glands, concentrated in your underarms and genitals, secrete a substance that bacteria feast upon, causing strong odours. Stress, ovulation, sexual excitement and anger can cause apocrine glands to kick into high gear. Some diseases cause the body to produce particular odours, 

Natural remedies for body odour

1. Apply a solution of vinegar and water to your armpits while bathing.
2. If you do not wish to use deodorants, you can apply a solution of apple cider vinegar and water to the underarm area. This regulates the pH balance of the skin and also gets rid of odor.
3. Most people sweat excessively during summers. Therefore it is important to bathe at least twice or thrice a day during this time.
4. Sprinkle talcum powder or baby powder on the underarm region instead of using deodorants. This will soak up excess sweat and keep the skin cool and dry.
5. Use an antibacterial soap when bathing and make sure to cleanse the underarm and groin areas.
6. Cotton is a natural fiber and it helps absorb moisture, allowing your skin to breathe, restricting a buildup of moisture. Therefore opt for cotton clothing and avoid synthetic fabrics. Also wear cotton undergarments.
7. Avoid wearing clothes that are too tight or body hugging. Also change your clothes daily as body odor can leave behind traces.
8. Many people face the problem of sweaty feet and the resulting bad odor. To combat this problem, wear comfortable footwear that allows circulation of air between the toes.
9. Applying turmeric paste in body before bath would eliminate body odour. 
10. Adding tomato paste to bathing water also would make you free from bad odour.
11. Dust baking soda or cornstarch on any odour-troubled part of your body. Both of these powders absorb moisture, and baking soda also kills odour-causing bacteria.
12. Shave regularly under your arms. Underarm hair can increase body odour because it traps sweat and bacteria.
13. Apply tea-tree oil to problem areas, as long as it doesn’t irritate your skin. This oil, from an Australian tree, kills bacteria and also has a pleasant scent.
14. Essential oils of lavender, pine and peppermint fight bacteria. They also smell nice. Since some people have a skin reaction to certain oils, test the underarm area or a small patch of skin before using.
15. Delightfully fragrant, sage can fight bacteria and reduce perspiration. You can purchase a solution of sage tincture or diluted sage oil, or brew some sage tea that you cool and store in a bottle. Any of these liquids can be used in the underarm area, but not around the genitals. And after using sage, wash your hands before touching your face.
16. A citrus fruit like lemon changes the pH level of your skin, making it more acidic. All bacteria, including the odour-causing kinds, have a hard time surviving in a highly acidic environment. Just rub on some lemon and pat dry.

Eat the right foods to counteract body odour

1. Eat plenty of spinach, chard and kale. Green, leafy vegetables are rich in chlorophyll, which has a powerful deodorizing effect in your body.
2. Have a few sprigs of parsley, credited with anti-odour properties. Or make parsley tea by steeping a teaspoon of chopped fresh parsley in a cup of boiling water for five minutes. Let it cool a bit before you drink it
3. Drink plenty of water daily as it helps to flush out toxins and waste products from the body
4. Restrict your red meat consumption. Red meat is often difficult to digest and tends to stagnate in the digestive tract. As a result toxins may be released in the bloodstream.
5. Avoid eating processed foods that are high in white flour, sugars and fats.
6. Make sure you get enough soluble fiber through your diet. Fiber helps to regulate bowel movements and prevents constipation, which can sometimes lead to body odor.
7. Reduce your intake of foods such as fish, legumes and eggs. Some people are not able to process these foods properly and this can contribute to body odor.
8. Avoid intake of spicy foods and those which contain a lot of garlic and onion.
9. Lower your intake of caffeinated beverages and alcohol.
10. Avoid eating baked and deep fried foods that contain rancid oils.