How to get rid of bad body odour? Try these amazing home remedies

Are you often troubled by bad body odour and tired of reapplying perfumes or deodorants? Check out these amazing natural home remedies to get rid of bad body odour.
The last thing you want to experience at seminars, meetings, or family gatherings is a whiff of odour coming from your body. People of all ages, including teenagers, young adults, and the elderly, might experience body odour, which can be light or intense, and is a widespread condition. Body odour is just an offensive odour coming from your body and is brought on by perspiration. Sweating also referred to as perspiration is a physiological activity that aids in temperature regulation. Despite the fact that perspiration has no smell, it can serve as a breeding ground for skin-borne germs, which can grow quickly. Body odour may come from this bacterial expansion. However, it can easily be managed by following a few natural remedies. (Also read: Body odour causes, 5 most common foods you eat, drink that make you smell )
Talking to HT Lifestyle, Charmi Jigar, Nutritionist, shared effective home remedies that can treat bad body odour.
1. Apple cider vinegar
Take a cotton pad and dab some vinegar over the areas that are prone to sweating. The vinegar helps balance the pH of the skin and kills any bacteria that produce odour.
2. Tea tree oil
Take 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil and 2 tablespoons of water. Dilute the tea tree oil with water. Dab the mixture directly on your underarms and other areas. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic and is also well known for its antibacterial properties.
3. Baking soda
Use as talcum powder and put in on your underarms and between toes or 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a cup of water. Fill the liquid in a spray daily on your underarms. Make sure to let the area dry before wearing your clothes.
4. Green tea
Boil the water then off the flame and add some green tea leaves. Once it has cooled, dip a cotton ball in the concoction and apply it to your sweat-prone areas. Tea will help keep the skin dry and odour-free boil the water then off the flame. Use this tip only twice a week.
5. Tomato water bath
Add 1 cup of freshly-squeezed tomato juice and add it to a bucket of water. Bathe with this water or soak in it for 20-30 minutes. Its antiseptic properties will help destroy any odour-producing bacteria.
6. Lemon and cornstarch
Lemon helps balance the pH of the skin. Take 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and lemon juice and make a paste. Apply it to the armpits and wash it clean after 10 minutes.
ABOUT THE AUTHORAkanksha AgnihotriAkanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More
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