When we suffer from underarm odor, most of us become desperate to find ways to eliminate it completely. And there are a number of ways to eliminate underarm odor. One of the simplest ways to get rid of it is to wash your body with both soap and water daily (more than once a day in summer, if possible), especially in the underarms, which is more likely to smell because sweat from the underarms does not evaporate as readily as sweat from more exposed surfaces of the body.

When bathing, it is always better to use a medicated deodorant soap, which prevents the return of bacteria for several hours. Showering, as well as washing your clothes regularly also help prevent underarm odor. Regarding the use of fabrics, it is always preferable to wear natural fabrics like cotton and silk, which helps in the absorption of perspiration better than the synthetic materials like polyester, rayon and nylon.

A lot of people also use deodorants, which help in masking underarm odor. Antiperspirants, both the over-the-counter and prescription varieties, also help in reducing the amount of localized perspiration. If all the artificial deodorants fail to help you solve your problem, then you can take the help of ‘Le Crystal Nature’, which is a chunk of mineral salts which when applied, helps to keep odor-causing bacteria under control without causing any skin problems. Another traditional approach to fighting underarm odor is to take the help of Drionic, which is an electronic device that plugs overactive sweat ducts and keeps them blocked for up to six weeks.

However, what we have discussed so far are mainly temporary measures. In order to achieve long-term freedom from underarm odor, we recommend the following natural antiperspirants:

i) Alcohol/witch hazel: If you wipe your underarms with alcohol, white vinegar or witch hazel instead of a deodorant, it can help you in eliminating underarm odor

ii) Use a crystal rock made from the mineral salt potassium alum instead of a deodorant. It might not keep you dry as prescription antiperspirants will, but it effectively clogs your sweat glands and is free of the chemical called aluminum chlorohydrate that is present in the strongest antiperspirants, which may lead to future health problems

iii) Apple cider vinegar is also helpful in eliminating underarm odor when used in place of a deodorant because it reduces the pH of the skin, and odor-causing bacteria can’t survive in areas of the skin with low pH

iv) White vinegar is another helpful tool in eliminating underarm odor. You can soak some cotton ball in it and apply to the underarms instead of a deodorant. The vinegary smell will be gone within minutes and you will be odor-free all day

v) Baby powder and baby wipes, if used daily in areas that display heavy perspiration, also work, but the results may be temporary

vi) You can also use baking soda for its ‘odor-eating’ capability. Just apply the powder to your dry underarms. It will kill bacteria and help absorb perspiration. You can also use cornstarch instead or mix it with the baking soda to form an effective combination

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