6 Natural Alternatives to Antiperspirants & Deodorants
- Article posted by James Thomas
If you consistently suffer from bad body odor and do not want to use toxic chemical deodorants and antiperspirants (which only mask or block the problem) then you will find this article particularly useful.
Here are 6 natural alternatives to treat your body odor at its very source.
1) Anti-Bacterial Body Wash: When you are in the shower use an anti-bacterial body wash that is either coal tar or tea-tree oil based. This will continue to kill the odor causing bacteria for several hours after your shower.
2) Vinegar: Dabbing vinegar into your armpits with a cotton ball will also help to kill the odor causing bacteria. However, be careful not to apply it to broken skin or directly after shaving as it will sting very badly.
3) Witch Hazel: This is a herbal extract in non-alcoholic solution. It is a natural astringent known for shrinking skin pores, drying and deodorizing the skin. Splash this clean-smelling, cooling liquid onto your skin liberally with a cotton wool pad. Do not apply to broken skin.
4) Arrowroot: Use arrowroot powder as a talc. This fine, light powder does an excellent job of absorbing moisture which leads to bacteria growth. It is natural and non-toxic and will leave you feeling cool and dry.
5) Essential Oils: Apply a few drops of sweet smelling, anti-bacterial essential oils to your problem areas. Some good ones are tea-tree, lavender, pine and peppermint. Just make sure you do a patch test first as some people have reactions to certain oils.
6) Lemon Juice: What makes lemon juice great is that it is highly acidic and odor causing bacteria (in fact any bacteria) have a hard time surviving in an acidic environment. Just splash on some lemon juice under the arms or any other problems areas and then pat dry. Just like vinegar and witch hazel, you should not apply lemon juice to broken skin, for obvious ‘painful’ reasons.
You can also minimize the amount of body odor you produce from the inside out by eating more healthy foods such as raw fruits and vegetables. It also helps if you cut down on meats, dairy, coffee and alcohol as these are known to cause foul smelling body odor as the body excretes and detoxifies.
So there you have my 6 natural alternatives to treating body odor. Now you will be much better armed to manage this embarrassing and rather unnecessary condition.
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About The Author
James Thomas is the Founder & Editor for Self Empower Magazine and is one of it’s most active writers. He is passionate about empowering others to create healthy lives through harnessing the healing power of nature and loves to share his extensive knowledge gained from 18+ years working extensively in both the Health & Wellness and Personal Development industries.
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