Sweating is normal, as humans, we all sweat and sweating is not a problem but the body odor that comes with it is what seems to be an issue. Body odor might not only cause discomfort for oneself, but also causes major discomfort for the ones around. Sweating cannot be controlled, however body odor can be controlled and avoiding body odor is a must.

Why do we sweat?

Sweating is your body’s way of preventing overheating. Every time you indulge in an activity that raises your body temperature, you sweat this helps in keeping your body cool. You might also experience this when the climate around you is excessively hot or when the sun is harsh, here sweating is your body’s way of adjusting to the climatic conditions.

Why does sweating cause body odor?

Every time you sweat, your body releases toxins and waste that is in your body and anything that is waste has a terrible smell. This is the very reason why urine and shit has a terrible smell (Sorry to gross you out).

Is sweating beneficial?

Sweating helps in keeping your body cool, promotes healthy and glowing skin, reduces fat and calories, protects kidney and boosts brain productivity.

How to prevent body odor?

• Bath daily
  Bathing daily helps in reducing body odor, not having bath daily can increase a person’s body odor. Have bath twice a day, once in the morning and then before going to bed. This will promote healthy skin and also reduce the chances of body odor. Using an antibacterial soap will benefit you greatly, but make sure the soap is not harsh on your skin.
• Use antiperspirant rather than deodorant
  There is a huge difference between antiperspirants and deodorants. Deodorants do not prevent sweating, but just cover up for the smell caused by sweating. Antiperspirants prevent sweating and some also come with the benefits of deodorants. An antiperspirant must be applied before going to bed. The antiperspirant penetrates in your skin which prevents sweat from arises the next day. Not to forget carrying a good perfume around is a must.
• Watch your diet
  The food that you eat also has a role to play here and rather a larger role to play. Foods with a pungent smell are more likely to cause body odor. Onions, Garlic and Asparagus are a few of the foods that can cause body odor.
• Wear the right fabric
  Wearing fabric that is easy on your skin can help your skin breathe and prevents the sweat accumulation that causes body odor. Wearing cotton clothes or other breezy fabrics can prevent odor greatly.
• Wax it off
  Your underarms are more likely to sweat compared to the rest of your body parts, and having hair in such places is just going to make it worse. Males as well as females should wax their underarms regularly; this will discourage body odor and bacteria greatly.