Home Remedies for Body Odour

Home remedies for body odor include: glycerin, radish, alcohol, apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, turnip, sage tea, baking powder, lemon juice and antibacterial soaps along with proper hygiene. Body odor refers to the smell emitted by our bodies: from our skin, mouth, genitals, armpits, feet. Body odor may occur because of cavities, gingivitis, lung disorders, UTI, and certain metabolism disorders.  But there are ways to get rid of this odor with the help of natural remedies.

 

Body odor – Causes:

The body has two sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine glands open onto the skin’s surface, while the apocrine glands are found in areas where hair grows, this include the scalp, armpits and groin. Sweat from eccrine glands is all water and salt, but apocrine glands are all about thefatty sweat. Body odor happen when bacteria on the surface of the skin begins breaking down sweat from apocrine glands. Beverages loaded with caffeine or alcohol can lead to sweating, as well as spicy foods. In addition, certain drugs can cause excessive sweating.

Home Remedies for Body Odor

Glycerin and Radish

Make some juice from radishes and mix it with a teaspoon of glycerin. Apply this mixture on the underarms, feet, and neck to prevent body odor.

Alcohol and White Vinegar

A simple  decoction of alcohol and white vinegar can be the cure for those who perspire heavily.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Used on its own apple cider vinegar can also be applied over the feet and underarms.

 Potatoes

Potatoes have cooling effect, so use a few slices  and apply them on your underarms. This will control perspiration in that particular part of the body.

 Tea Tree Oil or Rosemary Oil

Add a few drops of tea tree oil or rosemary oil in small volume of water and apply the mixture on body parts to avoid bad odor.

 Turnip

Turnip juice is known for its antibacterial properties and can be applied over areas that sweat heavily.

Wheatgrass

It is advisable to consume wheatgrass when trying to deal with body odor issues. Take the wheatgrass early in the morning, but always on an empty stomach.

Neem Leaf Extract

Neem leaves must be boiled in water and the drained extract can should be collected. Add to a bucket of water, which should be used to take a bath. This extract has antimicrobial properties that can prevent foul odor and protect your skin against fungal infections.

Baking Powder and Lemon Juice

A great home remedy you can use is baking powder and lemon juice.  Start by mixing 1 tablespoon each of baking powder and lemon juice and apply it over various body parts during hot summer days. This will help you prevent body odor.

Sage Tea

Sage tea  can be taken on a daily basis  to prevent bad body odor.