23 May,2011 09:49 AM IST | | Specials Team
Body odour can be the most embarrassing malady of the season. Here are a couple of simple tips to keep it at bay:
>>u00a0Drinking plenty of water and fresh vegetable juices can reduce sweating and hydrate the body.
>>u00a0If you are prone to body odour, a shower twice a day should help. What is important is that you bathe after working out, exercising or coming home from a sweaty day. Also, make sure you wash your sweaty clothes regularly.
>>u00a0The underarms tend to accumulate more sweat so make sure you shave or wax regularly. The same goes for the genital region that tends to produce more sweat.
>>u00a0Smelly feet can drive anyone up the wall. So change socks daily. Fabrics like cotton and linen are better at soaking in sweat than other fabrics.
>>u00a0Deodorants do help to mask body odour, but because they cause the skin pores to clog, you can't be using a deo every three hours. Wash yourself at regular intervals. You can even keep wet wipes handy.
>>u00a0Adding lots of fibre to your body helps clear the trash away. So include as many raw veggies, unpeeled fruits and vegetables, unpolished rice, whole grains and salads in your diet. The more toxins get flushed out of your body, the lesser smells there'll be left for others to have to put up with!
