7 Ways To Combat Body Odour Without Deodorant
au naturale
2 February 2017
Editor
If you are like most people - you like to smell good. And if you are like most people, you do not know the ugly side-effects of applying traditional deodorant/antiperspirants.
Yes, deo is an absolute must if you do not want those around you to faint, but using it for a long time can mess up your hormones big time because of parabens and phthalates. They also contain aluminium which can cause gene instability in the breast tissue. Although, no direct link between aluminium and breast cancer has been proven, the incidence of breast cancer is higher with the usage of products containing metals.
Here's how you can fight the stench naturally.
1. Exfoliate
Exfoliating your underarms 1-2 times a week can help keep them bacteria free and stink-free.
2. Rose Water
Rose water is a natural antibacterial that has a nice floral aroma. You can mix it with tea tree oil if floral scents are not your thing.
3. Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is is a natural sterilizer and natural antiseptic making it the perfect substitute for chemical deodorants.
4. Lemons
It cannot get easier than grabbing a lemon from your kitchen and rubbing it on your armpits. The citric acid in lemon kills bacteria.
5. Essential Oils
You can create your own custom scent using essential oils. Ylang-ylang, lavender, cypress, and geranium are antibacterial, prevent sweating and smell heavenly!
6. Salt
Salt mixed with a little water kills the bacteria on your armpits thus eliminating that stench we all dread.
7. A healthy diet
