There is nothing more embarrassing than noticing
people covering their noses or staying at a distance when they are talking to
you. To crown this awkward moment, they go ahead to talk to one another about
your body odour instead of telling you, and you overhear them! 

Arrgh! Talk about an unmatched self-esteem crusher. 

I understand your plight. You are not alone.

Body odour is a common concern that many individuals
strive to manage and eliminate, but to no avail. According to <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17865-body-odor#:~:text=Body%20odor%20is%20caused%20by,antiperspirants%20or%20medications%20may%20help.">Cleveland Clinic</a>,
a combination of sweat and bacteria on the skin causes this problem. Other
factors like food, medication, and hormones can also contribute to this
concern. Although body odour is a common and natural phenomenon, it can affect
self-esteem and social interaction.

Luckily, there are proven ways to eliminate this
concern effectively, so you can enjoy a greater sense of self and confidence.
So, come closer, as in this article, I will be pointing out some of these tips
that you can try out, to eliminate body odour.

Here are five tips, you must practice to get rid of
body odour and keep it at bay:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Maintain
a good personal hygiene

This is the first and most important step to getting
rid of body odour. It is the first because every other tip that will be
provided in this article will only be effective if this step is taken. It is
non-negotiable if you do not want to have a body odour. 

Maintaining good personal hygiene involves you having
a good shower routine. A good shower routine involves you taking your bath, at
least twice a day. Ensure that while showering, you thoroughly scrub hidden
areas like behind your ear, your belly button (navel), your armpit and your butt
crack. For females get an intimate wash to help with cleaning your vulva, not
your vagina, as it is self-cleansing while the former isn’t. Doing this will
ensure that there are no hidden places for bacteria to grow on the skin, which
prevents your sweat (when you sweat) from mixing with any bacteria and
producing body odour. In summary, try to dey
baff, my people.

Also, to help boost your body scent, you can make use
of scented soaps or shower gels, which keep you smelling good and fresh after a
shower. 

Another part of personal hygiene involves you brushing
your teeth twice a day, flossing and using a tongue scarper to prevent
providing a breeding ground for bacteria in your mouth which will make it
smell. 

Washing and regular grooming of your hair is another
crucial element of personal hygiene. Not washing your hair for months, can
cause it to emit an awful odour due to the cumulation of heat, sweat and
bacteria. Also, try and groom your hair by changing the style on it regularly,
especially if you have things like braids and frontal weaves installed. You
don’t want to look like a million bucks but smell like trash.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Moisturize,
moisturize!

Do you know that moisturizing your body well is the
secret to your perfume lasting longer? Are you surprised? Now, let me school
you. Applying body cream and oil, not only makes your skin healthy and radiant.
It also helps your perfume last longer as the fragrance has something to cling
on. Aside from that, this body lotion and oil are usually scented and can help
you deal with and eliminate body odour. So, my dear, try and be rubbing cream
or oil, even if you cannot use both, simultaneously. I am also talking to the
guys at the back.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Deodorant
is your friend, embrace it.

It seems as though many people have deodorant as their
life sworn enemy. This should not be. Deodorant is your number-one partner in
your battle against body odour. This is because deodorants are created to cover
up or mask body odour. All you need to do is simply apply the deodorant to your
underarm, after taking a shower and it will leave you smelling good all day.
After this, you can go ahead to spray your perfume. Spraying perfume without
using deodorant is like pouring water into a basket, a total waste of product.
One deodorant I highly recommend to both men and women, as it does what it says
it does, is <a href="https://www.jumia.com.ng/2pcs-antiperspirant-pure-sport-stick-roll-on-old-spice-mpg1849987.html">Old Spiece Pure Sport Stick Roll on</a>. It is worth every dime.

There is also a new discovery in town that can help
tackle body odour. This discovery involves the use of The Ordinary Glycolic
Acid on the armpit. Many content creators and a few dermatologists like
Dr.Withney Bowe on Tik Tok have sworn
heaven and earth, with proof that this thing works. All that is required is to
apply the product on a cotton pad and swipe it over your armpit, immediately
after shower. However, it should only be done a few times a week and not in
excess.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Dirty
and damp clothes are a no-no

You do not want to mess up the already stated tips
which you have followed by wearing dirty and damp clothes. Ejo, what is the colour of your problem? To keep body odour at bay,
it is important that when dressing up, you wear clean and dry clothes. It is
also advisable that aside from being clean and dry, the clothing should be made
of natural fabrics like cotton, linen and silk which allow the skin to breathe
and prevent the accumulation of sweat.

Apart from wearing clean, dry and breathable clothes,
also ensure your underwear including your bra, panties, boxers and singlet (and
every other garment you wear under your main clothes) are clean, neat and
breathable. It is advisable to wear underwears that are made of cotton as they
allow the skin to breathe. Please, do not repeat your panties. Once you wear
it, wash it immediately and dry it under the sun or in a ventilated area during
rainy seasons like now. Likewise, flee from tight underwear.

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shave
that armpit

For the love of everything nice and good, shave your
underarm hair. I am talking to both men and women. Shaving your armpit is very
important because leaving the hair there to grow only gives room for the hair
to trap sweat which creates an environment for bacteria to thrive which results
to body odour. So, try and be shaving. You hear? 

I
can assure you that following these tips religiously will help you in your
journey of keeping body odour at bay. However, remember that if you continue to
experience persistent or excessive body odour despite following these tips,
then I will advise that you seek the help of a healthcare professional as it
may be caused by an underlying medical condition.

Body odour can be embarrassing and unpleasant. But with a few simple steps, you can keep body odour at bay and feel confident and fresh all day long. This article offers tips and tricks for preventing and eliminating body odour.

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