Body odor and excessive sweating: how to get rid of it
The smell of a person's body largely depends on the state of his health. The more deplorable the body is in, the higher the risk of an unpleasant, and sometimes disgusting smell from the armpits. Excessive sweating is also a symptom of somatic diseases. Therefore, it is necessary to be treated and look for the cause of excessive sweating together with a general practitioner. But there are also special tools that will help you cope at home. This is, first of all, “Farnezol", which you can get acquainted with in this article.
It's no secret that each person has his own individual and unique smell. The smell of the human body is made up of many components and is the result of a huge number of biochemical reactions that occur both inside the cells of the body and on their surface.
Love at first smell
It's hard to believe, but even a woman's choice of a sexual partner occurs indirectly, through olfactory receptors. In 1995, the Swiss scientist Klaus Wedekind set up an interesting experiment: women sniffed T-shirts that men wore for several days without taking off and without using soap and deodorants. The participants in the experiment noted which T-shirts smelled pleasant to them, and which ones disgusted them. As a result, the scientist revealed an interesting pattern: the stronger the set of genes of the major histocompatibility complex (molecules responsible for the functioning of the immune system) of a woman differed from the set of similar genes of a man, the more she liked his smell. The exceptions were pregnant women and women taking oral contraceptives, they chose a man with a set of genes similar to their own.
Scientists have already identified molecules that attract individuals of the opposite sex, and called them attractants. The higher the level of attractants produced by the body, the higher the chances of success in the opposite sex. Moreover, a high concentration of these molecules improves mood and activates the immune system. It should be noted that their number depends on the season (most of all it is not in the spring, as one might assume, but in the fall), physical activity (sports contribute to the development of attractants), the phase of the menstrual cycle (the level of attractants is highest during ovulation, that is days when you are most likely to get pregnant. The smell can even depend on age: young and old women smell differently. This is due to the products of fatty acid metabolism in the skin,
Excessive sweating and armpit odor
Body odor is not always a source of positive emotions. They can not only attract a partner, but also scare him away once and for all. Sweat is produced in the body by two types of glands: exocrine and apocrine. There are a lot of exocrine glands in humans, about 3 million. They secrete sweat, which consists of water and salts and has no smell. Together with it, unnecessary salts, urea, and metabolic products leave the body. Evaporating from the surface of the skin, sweat helps maintain a constant body temperature. The apocrine glands are much smaller and are located in the hair follicles. They produce sweat that is high in proteins and fatty acids, including the carbohydrate sialomucin. And here numerous skin bacteria saprophytes appear on the scene, which are very fond of using carbohydrates as a source of nutrition. When they consume carbohydrates, their metabolic products are synthesized, which cause an unpleasant odor. It has been observed that different bacteria produce different odors. For example, Staphylococcus epidermidis causes foot odor, and Corynebacterium causes armpit odor.
Excessive sweating and bad breath can also be symptoms of certain diseases, such as obesity, tuberculosis, diseases of the kidneys, cardiovascular and endocrine systems (diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism), so if you notice a noticeable increase in sweating, you should consult a doctor.
Reasons for excessive sweating
Most often, the cause of excessive sweating is a change in the usual environmental conditions: an increase in air temperature, excessive humidity or a decrease in atmospheric pressure. The second reason for excessive sweating is extreme physical activity. The products that a person consumes contribute to the appearance of an unpleasant odor. The higher the content in the diet of animal proteins (meat and dairy products), as well as spices and seasonings (onion, garlic, curry), the higher the likelihood of this phenomenon. Conversely, fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, currants), fruits (citrus fruits, bananas, pears, kiwi) and vegetables (zucchini, cucumbers, watermelons, melons, bell peppers, green beans, cauliflower, carrots) will help you smell more attractive.
Do not forget that without observing the elementary rules of hygiene, even the most strict diet may be ineffective. You should take a bath or shower at least once a day, especially after physical exertion and other situations associated with active sweating.
Many of us use antibacterial soap or gel, but products enriched with antibacterial drugs have a serious side effect associated with the destruction of beneficial microflora and the development of pathogenic microflora resistance to this drug. For this reason, it is better to leave antibacterial soaps in case of serious dermatological problems, and in everyday life use mild detergents with a pH as close as possible to that of the skin.
It should be remembered that too tight clothing made of synthetic materials, especially underwear, also contributes to increased sweating, so choose natural fabrics (cotton, linen, silk) and styles that do not restrict movement.
How to get rid of underarm odor?
Want to know how to get rid of underarm odor? In addition to soap and shower gel, deodorants and antiperspirants provide real help in the fight against unpleasant odors. How are these funds different? Deodorant inhibits the activity of bacteria that live in the ducts of the sweat glands, it will not help reduce sweating, but it will prevent unpleasant odors.
Means against sweat: "Farnezol"
Therefore, with increased sweating (hyperhidrosis), the use of deodorant will be ineffective. The composition often includes the mentioned antibacterial drugs (usually triclosan or farnesol). "Farnesol" is an anti-sweat agent that acts more gently, therefore it is suitable for people with sensitive skin. Apply deodorant only to clean and dry underarm skin. It is not recommended to use immediately after shaving or depilation, so as not to provoke irritation.
Among the means against sweat "Farnezol" occupies a worthy place.
Recently, the so-called crystal deodorants, which do not contain aluminum chlorine hydrate, emulsifiers and preservatives, have come into fashion. They are based on potassium alum, the principle of operation of which is similar to conventional deodorants. Antiperspirant blocks the excretory streams of the sweat glands, and accordingly, reduces sweating. However, do not forget that in the process of sweating, the body protects itself from overheating and removes harmful substances. Therefore, it is not recommended to use antiperspirant all the time, as well as to use it before sports, in the sauna, etc. This is especially true for long-acting antiperspirants that have their effect for several days, or even weeks.
When even antiperspirants are not able to cope with excessive sweating, medicine comes to the rescue. Increased sweating is treated with botulinum toxin injections or surgical methods.
Armpit care
Proper underarm care will help get rid of human body odor. Do not forget about perfumery, which is based on alcohol and alcohol-water solutions of fragrant substances. The first perfumes were created in ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. It was perfume compositions that were saved from unpleasant odors in medieval Europe, since hygiene procedures were not honored then. All types of perfumery consist mainly of aromatic concentrate, alcohol and water and differ only in the ratio of these components:
Perfume (Parfum, Extrait, Perfume). Containing 18-30% of aromatic oils, these are the most concentrated and persistent perfumes, they retain the smell for 6 hours or more.
Perfumery water (Eau de Parfum) contains 10-20% aromatic oils. Eau de parfum is often referred to as daytime perfume, its smell lasts for about 4 hours.
Toilet water (Eau de Toilette) – contains 4-10% of aromatic oils. This is a lighter and more unobtrusive type of perfume that can be used several times a day. Eau de toilette is great for summer time and the office.
Cologne (Eau de Cologne) – the same as toilet water, but with a lower content of aromatic oils (about 1.5%).
However, when using perfumes, you should not forget about others, because the abuse of even the most expensive and prestigious eau de toilette can cause the same effect as the complete absence of hygiene procedures. Exercising, lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, clothes made from natural fabrics and daily showers are the easiest way to always look and smell good.