Whether you have stinky pits or smelly feet, we’re here to help you find the solutions that studies are suggesting could help!
Your Armpits
Your glands make a fluid that contains proteins and lipids. The bacteria in your pits break these down, which causes a smelly odor. To make sure you avoid that musty BO smell, swing by your local store and grab a natural deodorant and/or activated charcoal to unclog your pores and stop the stink.
Products To Try:
*Nubian Heritage Lemongrass & Tea Tree Bar Soap
*Dr. Bonner’s peppermint Shaving Soap
*Schmidt’s Natural Charcoal + Magnesium Deodorant
*Lafe’s Deodorant Roll On Active (Citrus + Bergamot)
Foods To Eat:
-Calcium-rich food: eating foods such as dairy products, almonds, and broccoli can help regulate your body temperature and reduce the amount of sweat you produce
-Sweet Potatoes: taking a bite of sweet potatoes can be good for your digestion, lowers your stress, and decreases blood pressure
Your Feet
Here’s a helpful tip: Try using a natural antibacterial soap with tea tree oil. Using spray-on deodorant on your feet before putting on your shoes and socks can minimize moisture too if sweat is your main problem.
You can also use antifungal cream with thyme and/or grapefruit seed; these types of creams may help fight foot fungus.
Products To Try:
*Crystal Mineral Deodorant Spray
*WiseWays Herbals Tea-Tree Talc-Free Foot Powder
*Home Health Antifungal Lotion
*Dr. Bonner’s Liquid Castile Tea Tree Soap
Foods To Eat:
-White fish: while this can seem odd, eating white fish instead of fatty meats like beef is easier on your digestive tract, and can reduce both sweating and odor all over your body
-Celery: this vegetable is high in chlorophyll, which is a compound proven to neutralize odors before they’re ever even emitted through your skin
Your Privates
Next to the armpits, the groin contains the most of the body’s sweat glands, aka apocrine glands.
Charcoal base washes, or black soap with plantain extract have been reported to help reduce odor in this area. Talc-free powder is also suggested to help minimize any moisture. Be on the lookout for moisture wicking synthetic fabrics that are breathable as these may be beneficial, especially when you’re exercising.
Products To Try:
*Nubian Heritage African Black Soap
*Every Man Jack Activated Charcoal Wash
*Emerita Feminine Cleansing and Moisturizing Wash
*NutriBiotic Body & Foot Powder
Foods To Eat:
-Pineapple: This fruit is full of vitamin C, vitamin B, and fiber, which are all proven to promote gut health and prevent infection
-Lemon: rich in acidity, lemons are perfect for helping you maintain your natural PH levels while also being a great source of vitamin C
Your Scalp
When your dead skin cells break down it releases an odor. Studies suggest fighting this odor with lavender, rosemary, mint, and eucalyptus.
Products To Try:
*EO French Lavender Shampoo
*Avalon Organics Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
*Mineral Fusion Dry Shampoo
*Acure Dry Shampoo Rosemary & Peppermint
Your Mouth
If you have food trapped between your teeth, around your gums, or on the surface of your tongue, that could be what is causing your smelly breath. All these things promote bacterial growth.
A dry mouth can also contribute to smelly breath because there is no saliva to wash bacteria and dead cells off your tongue and gums.
As a friendly reminder: It’s important to brush, floss, and gargle every single day!
Products To Try:
*Desert Essence Tea Tree and Neem Toothpaste
*The natural Dentist Peppermint Sage Mouthwash
*Preserve Tongue Cleaner
*Hello Antiplaque + Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Foods To Eat:
-Cinnamon: it’s packed with cinnamaldehyde, which can decrease stinky smelling mouth bacteria
-Pears: they’re high in polyphenols. Polyphenols are a plant compound that has properties that may ward off mouth odor.
Your Body
Sometimes skin just smells bad, and part of the reason may be your diet. Foods like onions, garlic, red meat, etc. can negatively affect your scent. On the other end of the spectrum carrots, mangos, and other yellow-orange foods are suggested to have a positive effect on your body scent.
Fun fact: The chlorophyll in dark leafy greens is also thought to fight off odor!
Products To Try:
*Wyndmere Naturals Neroli Spray
*Every Man Jack Speed Shower Body Wipes
*Nature’s Way Chlorofresh Chlorophyll Softgels
*Amazing Grass Organic Green Blend
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