How to Eliminate Body Odor

Everyone worries about their body odor at some point or another. Who hasn't done the subtle armpit check? Fortunately, there are steps you can take to become more hygienic and eliminate body odor for good. 1 Wash your body.If you find that you are a bit smelly, hop in the shower if you have the time. Body odor is created by bacteria that cause you to smell, so rinsing your body (and the part that smells worst in particular) can help to get rid of the smell quickly. However, it’s important to use soap or an antibacterial detergent when you wash yourself, rather than just rinsing with water. *.When you shower, focus on your underarms and your feet, as those are two of the biggest body odor areas. 2 Apply an over-the-counter antiperspirant.Antiperspirants form a block using certain chemicals (like aluminum) against sweating and perspiration, which helps to eliminate body odor. Many of these antiperspirants last all day, but you may need to reapply, especially if you've been doing something like exercising. *.Unlike a deodorant, antiperspirants actually eliminate the perspiration, while deodorant simply masks the smell. *.There has been a lot of talk about whether antiperspirants that contain aluminum cause breast cancer, or Alzheimer's, but medical research has never adequately proven a link between the two (or between breast cancer and parabens), so it should be safe to use. 3 Use a deodorant to cover up body odor quickly.Sweating isn't bad for you (unless it's in excess and indicative of a larger problem) so you don't want to eliminate it entirely. Sweating serves the very utilitarian purpose of cooling your body down, but you can manage your sweating so that it doesn't happen at inappropriate times. Deodorant covers up the smell, or eliminates it entirely, while not getting rid of the moisture itself. *.Some deodorants last longer than others. If you are looking for a quick fix to your body odor problems, apply any deodorant that you can find. If you are looking to stay smelling fresh for longer periods of time, consider investing in a quality deodorant.