Sandalwood has been traditionally used in various skin problems and due to the soothing aroma it has, you can actually use it to get rid of your underarm smell as well. Plus, sandalwood will keep your underarms dry and will not let the environment become favorable for the odor causing bacteria to grow. In addition, sandalwood will also help in lightening your underarm skin tone in case you have dark underarms and hence it’s one of the best natural ingredients to use for underarm smell.
There are two ways to use sandalwood to get the maximum benefits in removing underarm smell. The easiest one is to make a paste by mixing sandalwood powder and water in adequate proportions and then apply it directly on your underarms. Let it stay for some time and then wash it off.
The other method is to use the sandalwood powder along with apple cider vinegar (ACV). Mix the two ingredients and then apply the mixture on your armpits after taking bath. Trust me, the mixture is a natural deodorant and will help you get rid of your underarm smell to a great extent.
Witch hazel to deal with underarm odor
One of the best ways to deal with the underarm smell is by using Witch Hazel. It actually is a natural antiperspirant which may help in lowering the pH level of your skin which in turn helps eliminate the bacteria and get rid of the armpit odor.
The process of using it is also very easy. Just take some Witch Hazel and then using a cotton ball, apply it directly on your underarms. However, you may also dilute it with water in the beginning and then use it. Repeating the remedy two times regularly will help you get rid of underarm smell easily.
Apple cider vinegar remedy for underarm smell
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a wonder ingredient when it comes to getting rid of the underarm smell. The reason behind why it is recommended is because it is acidic in nature along with being antimicrobial, both of which is helpful in neutralizing the skin under your arms. You are able to get rid of the smell causing bacteria very easily and prevent its occurrence in future as well.
The process of applying this remedy is very simple. Take some apple cider vinegar and using a cotton ball, apply ACV directly on your armpits. This must be done regularly and preferably two times, once in the morning after taking bath and then at night before you go to sleep.
Trust me, using ACV regularly will help prevent the accumulation of bacteria and that’ll help you get rid of underarm smell easily.
There are other methods of using ACV that you may consider if you want to. You can actually make a solution by mixing ACV and water and then use it as a spray. The other option that you may like to consider is to rinse your armpits using ACV while taking shower to get rid of underarm smell.
Baking soda to get rid of underarm smell
You may not believe it but baking soda is definitely one option that you may consider in order to get rid of the underarm smell naturally. There are two reasons why it is so effective in removing underarm smell.
Firstly, baking soda is antibacterial in nature and so it helps fight the bacteria leading to the foul stink under your armpits.
Secondly, using baking soda, you can actually keep your underarms dry and sweat free, thereby preventing the occurrence of underarms smell.
You may use baking soda to reap its benefits in dealing with underarm smell in three different ways.
You can actually mix it with the lemon juice in equal amounts and then apply the mixture to your underarms directly. Let it stay for about 2-3 minutes and then wash it off. Then go take a shower. If you have the problem of underarm smell as well as have got dark underarms, then I think this will be the ideal method for you because lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent.
The second method that you may like to try is by mixing baking soda with cornstarch. After mixing, apply it directly to your underarms. It will help you get rid of the stink as well as keep the area dry.
Lastly, if you do not want to use any other ingredient as such in this remedy, then you may just dilute baking soda using some water and then apply that paste in your armpits to get rid of the foul underarm smell. You can actually apply it after taking a shower.
Best ways to get rid of underarm sweat
The above-mentioned natural ways are great and will help you fight the problem of underarm smell. But since excessive sweat is the main reason which favors the occurrence of the smell, you need to take some extra steps so that you can control underarm sweating. These tips will help you deal with the underarm sweating issue much more effectively.
Listed below are a few of the best ways to get rid of underarm sweat fast and naturally.
Use topical antiperspirants
Deodorants may help you deal with the underarm stink. But they cannot help you when it comes to excessive sweating. And, for that reason, it is recommended that you take the help of topical antiperspirants to prevent sweaty underarms. In fact, they will not just block the sweat glands from producing excessive sweat, but will also help kill the smell causing bacteria.
Break between showering and dressing up
If you want to get rid of sweaty underarms, then easiest thing to do is to take a short break between showering and dressing up again. Most of the time, we readily dress up just after coming out from the shower. But, that is wrong especially if you have taken a hot shower or live in a climate which is very hot and humid.
It is necessary that you give a little time to your body to cool down before wearing clothes again and prevent your underarms from sweating just after you have taken the shower.
Shave underarms regularly
Shaving your armpits is one of the second best ways to get rid of underarm sweat and smell naturally. This is because hair holds moisture which may lead to excessive sweat and then odor thereafter. So, shave your underarms time to time and you will have less sweating.
Avoid sweat inducing foods
The next best ways to get rid of underarm sweat is to avoid eating sweat inducing foods as much as possible.
Avoid foods that are low in fiber as in such cases, your digestive system is forced to work extra time to break the food. The high sodium diet is also included in it as here your body will detoxify all of the excess salt in the means of sweat (and urine). Also, avoid foods that are high in fat as these will make your inside warm while your system processes the fat.
Here is list of some of the sweat inducing foods that you should avoid to get rid of underarm sweat:
- Processed foods
- Alcoholic beverages
- Caffeine
- Spicy, hot dishes
- Fatty foods
- Ice cream
- Excessive consumption of garlic and onion
Eat sweat reducing foods
As you know, there are foods that lead to lots of sweating; there are many foods that can actually prevent excessive sweating. So you should eat such foods that will not put too much pressure on your digestive system nor will over stimulate the nervous system.
Listed below are few of the best sweat reducing foods you should be eating to get rid of underarm sweating:
- High calcium content foods
- Oats
- Green tea
- Sweet potatoes
- Almonds
- Bananas
- Fruits and vegetables with high water content
Stay hydrated
One of the best ways to avoid underarm sweat is by staying hydrated all the time. Drinking a lot of water will keep your system cool and will prevent too much of sweating.
Wear soothing clothes
It is recommended that you wear clothes that are soothing, loosely fitted and breathable. It will keep your underarms cool and won’t let them sweat too much. Pure cotton and linen kind of clothes can be the best suited clothes to avoid underarm sweating.
Avoid smoking
Nicotine raises the temperature in your body and makes your heart beat faster leading to your sweat glands working aggressively. So, you better quit smoking to prevent excessive sweating and the host of other health issues associated with smoking.
Over to you
The underarm sweat and smell can be terribly bad and embarrassing for anyone and I am sure everyone wants to get rid of it. Sweating is a natural body phenomenon that may increase in hot and humid summer days. Sweating and sweat smell is a very common problem that can be dealt with easily.
However, it is not something that is excessively serious (unless it is due to some serious health concern), so there is nothing to panic about it. But since it is a matter of embarrassment and the process itself is unhygienic, you need to deal with it quickly and naturally. Because the chemical based deodorants may not suite all skin types and it’s not going to give the permanent solution for sweaty underarms and smell.
As far as the natural remedies to get rid of underarms smell and sweat are concerned I have already shared a few of them. If you follow these remedies and tips, then you’ll be able to get rid of underarm smell and sweat easily.
Are you tired of sweaty underarms and underarm smells? Have you tried any of these remedies and how did it worked for you?
Feel free to share your experience and also tell me how do you deal with the sweaty underarms and underarm smell?
Until next post, stay healthy, stay hygienic.
