Home Remedies for Body Odor

For a great underarm deodorant

Mix equal amounts of extra [@] coconut oil,
cornstarch, and baking soda to make a paste. This will be softer at room temperature, but a solid in colder temperature, mix as suits you best. It worked well for me, it has a wonderful, mild coconut smell.

#1 - Judith - 11/14/2007 - 11:06

I like the article..but which is the best among all the remedies cos i have a strong body odor.I need a remedy that works for over 24hrs and doesnt have side effects cos i work on the field.

#2 - pulesa - 12/03/2007 - 17:43

yeah.. help me.... which one work best?:-(

#3 - lyn - 04/20/2008 - 00:17

hello, my armpit sweat a lot and it has foul odor even if im not moving/active. it's very embarrassing. please help me.

sweatyme

#4 - maria - 05/10/2008 - 11:05

Very interesting article! For those asking-although I have not tried all of the remedies suggested here, I do have to say that straight tea tree oil directly applied to the armpit for strong odor or, for leaser ordor a mixture of witch hazel and tea tree oil works great! You can find tea tree oil inexpensively at pharmacies or even Walmart in the herbal section. Just remember a little tea tree oil goes a long way ;)

#5 - Louise - 08/16/2008 - 06:01

I persperate very heavily under my armpits just by sitting in class, and it's such a pain in the neck trying to hide it throughout the day. Thankfully it doesn't smell though! I've tried the clinical strength deodorant and it doesn't make much of a difference for me. It's not like I'm overweight and get sweaty and out of breath easily. I do smoke though, do you think that maybe that has something to do with it? What can I do to stop the niagara falls?

#6 - Eliza - 10/14/2008 - 11:57

hello well i have this sweat issue which i think could be hyperhidrosis, the issue is not the odor, nut the amount of sweat i perspire. five minutes after i put some deodorant or antitranspirant on i discover this huge damp rings around my armpits, i dont know what to do! i wear a sweater to cover it , but it gets wet as well! HELP ME!! Im desperate!

#7 - ariana - 10/14/2008 - 15:14

I perspire so heavily even after taking a bath but there's no odor on the first few hours because I applied anti-perspirants and anti-deodorants, but it starts spreading bad odor after few more hours. It's embarrassing! What will I do? Please help me.

#8 - Jake - 10/31/2008 - 19:24

Hi,
Im 13 and i go to high school and i really smell bad but i use anti-persiperant and its not effective also my school clothes smell and some girls make fun of it :[
It gets pretty embarssing And i want to know whats effective :]
KK bye
x

#9 - Alessa - 11/14/2008 - 07:49

i need help nuting works for
me i smell like i sweat alot
i smeal like i never wash up
and iam 19 purbty is over for me
wut can i do to stop the smell and the sweat>-(

#10 - kyla - 11/27/2008 - 04:19

Take a half piece of lime,sprinkle some salt on it and apply it on underarms.Keep it for 5-10 mins and then take a bath.It will work for the whole day.

#11 - Amisha - 11/30/2008 - 15:23

i sweat a lot in the class and it smells very bad please give me the right solution,i dont hav any bad haits.plss tell me the solution.

#12 - arun - 12/26/2008 - 06:43

I don't know how to stop sweating, there are over the counter drops that you can put under your arms at night the wash off the next day. Ask your doctor, this reduces it and it only needs to be used a couple times a week. Also, wear antipersperant during the day.
For odour, if you want to get rid of the smell throughout the day, bring a couple cotton balls and rubbing alcohol in a very small container. Dab your underarms with the alcohol and it kills the bacteria and reduces or kills the smell. If you don't carry a purse, snag a vinegar packet from the cafeteria and use that instead of alcohol.

#13 - Lola - 01/09/2009 - 23:06

that's my problem also.bo . bcoz of that im not productive( my brother told my mom that) .. its easy for them to judge coz there are not on my situation... iavent finished my schooling bcoz of this.. evry i've cried coz my life is not normal....i even stop going to church coz i felt god is not gear.. i havent done bad.. why he give this thing to me...i feel paranoid when i go out..coz i know people talk about my bo... i even tempted to suicide but i know its really bad....now i dont pray for any thing only one thing that will get me... i dont want lived anymore............................

#14 - hopeless - 02/17/2009 - 10:10

Shower with anti-bacterial body foam and apply pure aloe vera gel to the armpits. This is the simplest of way of reducing armpit odor.

#15 - Lina - 03/27/2009 - 06:27

:-) ok guys here what to do really wash ur skin good and scrub with 2 ripe lime its a folk thing here ppl do it all the time wash ur under arms with it

#16 - caribbean woman - 03/27/2009 - 11:18

you can soak in the bath with black tea.. take about 6 tea bags and let them do their thing in the bath(make sure it is on the hot side when starting out).. squeeze them here and there to make sure they are getting all the stuff out. this works wonders on feet too. this helps with odors not on the sweating though. also helps on face

#17 - ~P - 04/09/2009 - 01:14

To those with body odor..i too have and and still in the process of finding the right one to stop sweating.
First wash the armpit of your clothes well with soap..or soak it first in detergent powder then wash well..because the bacteria can still be there.
While armpit is damp after shower..rub baking soda.
And avoid using deodorants with perfume. Use nonperfumed deodorant or the unscented one. Mitchum unscented works well though it darkens the skin a bit

#18 - in search - 04/12/2009 - 09:26

guys use DRICLOR it can be bought at your local drug store. very good for stopping the sweating and the odor bu tit can darken the skin a bit. hope this helps.

#19 - laya - 04/13/2009 - 03:24

To anyone who knows how to make a webpage..pls make one and include my suggestion . I have suffered body odor for years even when I was younger..and I read somewhere, people loosing jobs..unable to have friends and even commit suicide. I pity and feel sorry for them though I have suffered a lot of humiliation too thats why I want to help.
Anyway.... my advices are:

1.stay away from spices and food that contribute to body odor. Have a healthy diet like fruits and veggies and lots of water.
2. When you take a bath, lather your loofa or towelette with a good bacterial soap and scrub well your armpits to get left over deodorant..sweat and bacteria.
3. Wash your shirts os clothes well. Concentrate on the armpit. You acn soak it first in dtergebt powder and wash. I emphasize handwashing the armpit area. Because if the armpit area is not washed well...it can lead to body odor.
REMEDIES I'VE TRIED THAT WORKED WELL:
1. After bath wet your armpits and scrub baking soda. This works well. it doesn't stop the sweating but you won't smell.
2. You could also try putting Listerine on your armpit as substitute for deodorant. Put some on a cotton ball and scrub.
3. As substitute for deodorant.. you can use GIN ....yes... an alcoholc drink as deodorant. The scent is only temporary . I read somewhere that Vodka can be used as well but I perspire after I tried it though i didn't smell. These is what I use now and what I intend to use forever. Its amazing.
These three works well...its up to you to choose what works for you.

By the way keep a stock to carry with you at work or school in case you wann freshen up. But these remedies work for greater than 12 hours.So I suggest have a stock in your bag just in case you need to reapply.

I was in search and now I found the answer to my problem. I praise God!I hope these help a lot of people .

Please if any of these work...lets help other people know it. Body odor can really ruin one's life and esteem. We need to help others too.

#20 - in search - 04/14/2009 - 10:25

For those who really want to use a deodorant instead of what I suggested..try Mitchum unscented. It works well it won't give you that Body odor but make sure to wash your clothes well in the armpit area since deodorants sticks or dries in that part and if not washed well, will lead to body odor. Why? Because the sweat and Bacteria is still there.

Anyway..if you really insist on using a deodorant.. USE UNSCENTED. Ihave tried a lot of deodorants before almost all in the market just to find what suites me.And the UNSCENTED TYPE WORKS WELL.

But I suggest to try my 3 suggestion on top.

#21 - in search - 04/14/2009 - 10:32

i really appreciate those who shared their remedies on body odor.. i'm a lady who sweats alot that leads my armpit to smell bad..

#22 - angel - 04/21/2009 - 21:25

run a hot bath......the add 1 cup of baking soda into the tub.
baking soda helps eliminates odors, ope this helps!!B-)

#23 - Kizzy - 04/25/2009 - 17:05

In search, I really thank you and the rest of you for sharing. I have a young daughter who did not even start puberty and she has body odor. I\'m really concerned how this will effect her as she grows. I will try these because they are all natural and most likely will work better. absolutely did not want to start her with deodorant already. thank you all again. dell.

#24 - dell - 05/13/2009 - 20:53

hey guyz!! i have a superb 100% cure for sweaty and smelly problem you can all try and experience for your selves, cut to half a vegitable fruit called egg plant before bath wash ur body with it and after bath, u will smell superb! all day i try so many times, hop it works for you too..... GOOD LUCK;-)

#25 - SUSY - 05/26/2009 - 13:10

I have been dealing with body ordor ever since I can remeber I am 41 and now going through premenopase and the odor is bad, I would love to know what I can use natural for this I am also a vegaterian. I droped out of the choir and people at my job hate to be near me between my body and breathe odor I can see me single for a while help please:-(

#26 - marie - 08/01/2009 - 10:26

Armpit odor!! it [@] really [@], I'm a clean person, I take my showers twice a day. I've used the lime thing, doesn't work well. Tried to stay away from eating meat, used a perscription, nothing works. there has to be something that will work. If I can smell it, I'm sure others can smell it.

#27 - GN - 08/05/2009 - 16:31

iam 16.i take bath twice a day and after 10mins body odour starts cmein from my underarm.pls suggest me >-(>-(

#28 - dev - 08/06/2009 - 23:50

:-D thank u f0r the inf0rmati0ns. . .I've tried so many deod0rnts 0ver the c0unter. .But still im suffering b.Od0r but now i will try what i read here in ur c0lumn. .I hope it will help me! M0re power and God bless. .

#29 - Sam - 08/08/2009 - 02:51

I really think everyone mean well & with a little self-centered time can do a whole lot.Just to add o the lot shaving the armpit first help, then applying reamidies while checking what you eat,(not to mention they can be a liver or kidney problem present too).

#30 - Ben.J - 08/18/2009 - 22:46

ive tried everything and my armpits still smell. its realy embarrising ineed something that isnt gunna give me any after effects

#31 - lola - 08/21/2009 - 14:32

i tried everything and it fail i even leave my job because of the shame i encountered every i go around get sick i bath 2times per day i even use a lot of expensive deorant and which worsting my situation and my breath smelling .i am going mad i lost my life i dont even leave my home .

#32 - db - 08/25/2009 - 17:07

Hydrogen Peroxide worked for me. I poured Hydrogen peroxide on all of my shirts (armpit part) that stinked then also applied hydrogen peroxide on my armpits and let it dry. The bacteria must be eliminated in both shirt and armpit. It will only become a cycle if both weren't remedied by the hydrogen peroxide.

#33 - ginger - 08/26/2009 - 22:34

my son has an extremely bad body odor,most of the time, he smells worst after taking a shower and I feel that's why he can't get work. Help!!1

#34 - Legz - 08/31/2009 - 01:47

use apple cider vinegar.apply it to armpits 5 mins prior to shower.wash with water,don't apply soap to pits.you should be smell free 24 hrs.;-):-)

#35 - claire - 09/03/2009 - 12:25

Please check the products that you're using as I had to switch to a natural deodorant because the aluminum in regular deodorant was irritating my underarms causing more problems. I had terrible underarm odor but got rid of it by soaking a cotton ball in Listerine and then wiping my underarms. I also took a detox bath with epsom salt, apple cider vinegar, and baking soda for 20 minutes which helped too. Many recipes are on the internet for detox baths. I rarely have any odor now and have been able to go without deodorant, have actually forgotten to put it on when I'm rushing.

#36 - peaches - 10/03/2009 - 00:23

i am not too sure this article, it doesnt gives me the correct solution i want.

#37 - kayalee - 10/04/2009 - 13:46

do i have to apply the vinegar after i take a bath?....as replacement for my deodorant? because i have a body odor and its really embarassing...

#38 - emy - 10/13/2009 - 22:29

I have battled b.o. for years. The worst part is that I can't smell it until its VERY bad to others. To make matters worse, I'm a nurse!! I hear half-whispered comments all the time about baths, deodorants, etc. People have started sniffing when they are around me (I guess to hint to me). My husband says that he only notices a little more of a smell than on anyone else and only sometimes. It's still a work in progress, but here are some things that helped me make it better.

tips:

I have found that using liquid soap with chlorohexidine in it helps alot.

I use alum free deodorant (Kiss my face, Tom's, crystal rock, etc.) on daily basis.

I freshen up armpits during day with small alcohol wipes.

I use certain-dri every 3 or so days to control sweating.

I take chlorophyll supplements with meals.

Things I want to try in near future:
Colonics
Probiotic supplement
Zinc supplement.

#39 - Wonderwoman - 10/29/2009 - 00:08

I have had bad under arm odor ever since I had kids. I am also a very clean person and can smell it even immediately after showering. I have used rubbing alcohol which helps a little bit, but I work out a lot and want to wear tank tops and the odor is worse when I don't have material between my arm and armpit. I was spinning and someone went to take the bike next to me and then moved. I know it was because of me and I am horrified. I'm going to try some of these other remedies, but I would love to know which is best. It's probably individualized. I'm recently divorced and dating again and I am very conciencious of the odor when being intimate. HELP!!!!

#40 - desperate - 11/16/2009 - 08:55

SOLUTION GUYS. I also have that problem. My armpit sweat and smells. I tried all sorts of deodorants in the market but hey they let me down. I tried DRICLOR. I guaranteed that it's very effective. Just use once or twice you will instantly see the difference. You can also use this in other parts of your body that sweats too much. And yes, you can feel it dry, very dry after use. It's a bit expensive about P800.00. But it's really worth it. You can buy it at any mercury or any drugstore. My derma doctor highly recommended it as well. Try it guys m sure it can give back the confidence we all want.>-(

#41 - zoe 16 - 11/27/2009 - 02:04

Update. I have started taking a multivitamin that inlcudes zinc. I am taking a probiotic tablet once a day as well.

My dermatologist recently prescribed gentamicin cream to be appled tyo my underarms daily. The cream is not homemade or natural, obviously, but it WORKS BETTER than ANYTHING else I have tried!! I apply certain dri (very potent over the counter anti-perspsirant) every 3 days too. I can work 12hr shifts on my feet and still be as fresh as I have been in years! I LOVE IT. I have noticied a significant decrease in the whispers and sniffs!

It kills the bacteria that feed on the sweat and make the odor. Ask you dermatologist about it!!!

#42 - Wonderwoman - 11/28/2009 - 02:14

Hey there! I am a person who suffers from B.O, but not as bad as other people - lucky me. But I am always afraid it will continue to get worse. I am only 13, you know, but I hate body odour. It usually effects my underarms the most, and even my chest. I am still looking for something that will be effective enough, but here are some pieces of advice I already have. :-)

Deoderant: You don't want to purchase a deoderant filled with chemicals and metals...Look for a natural, organic deoderant with no metals, glycols or parabens. Sometimes there will be other ingredients that look funny to you. To be sure, look them up on the computer, because there are alot of other ones that are contained in deoderants. Better to be safe than sorry! And second of all, some people will tell you that anti-persperants are perfectly safe. I personally would not believe them, they don't know what they're talking about. Some effective natural deoderants I've heard of (which I haven't unfortunately tried yet...) are Burts Bees Herbal Deoderant; which is heavy on sage oil - http://www.burtsbees.ca/product-line/outdoor/herbal-deodorant.html - As with every other deoderant, shower or bath, cleansing the underarm area, before applying. If you use deoderant on dirty underarms then the scent of the deoderant will only make your B.O worse.
I've heard good things about Dr. Hauschka deoderants (https://store.drhauschka.com/). For girls, I personally would suggest the Floral deoderant, but the Fresh would work well too. Dr. Hauschka deoderant is pretty expensive, though. If you feel it is too over-priced for you, another option is Aubrey Organics. (www.aubreyorganics.com) I am going to get the E Plus High C Roll-On Deoderant. It is 100% natural! And all of the reviews on the site have reviews that say it is an exellent deoderant. There are other ones though, so be sure to go to their website!
Weleda is another good brand. http://use.weleda.com/
They have Sage deoderant, Citrus, and Wild Rose.

A natural remedy I made up myself is by getting a tupperware sandwich container and filling it with tepid water, then adding 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil and 1 drop of tea tree essential oil. The tea tree oil is optional, but using it is a good idea. Stir the water and essential oils, then add a small, dry, and clean wash cloth and soak in the herbal remedy for about 2-3 hours. In the shower, apply to the underarms and other desired areas such as the chest and back. Rinse off with cool or medium-temp. water. Hot water increases the body's temperature and encourages it to cool itself down by persperating. This home remedy I find works well for me.

B.O isn't caused by the persperation itself, but the bacteria that it feeds on.

Hope this advice helps!

#43 - NaTuRe_CHick101 - 11/28/2009 - 10:59

PLEASE..HELP...!!! im 19, i bath twice even thrice a day. i use antiperspicant and deodorant.i wash my clothes every 2 days, change clothes every day. im very neat and clean but when i get in one of classes...ONLY ONE CLASS...some classmates point at me sayin tha i stink. I cant smell ... no else never tell me i stink for the exception of 5 girls. That puts my confidence down..i start missing others classes cuz of that class. PLEASE HELP...TELL ME WHAT TO DO...:-(:-(:-(:oops::-[]

#44 - Angel - 12/10/2009 - 11:49

I Dont understand. I dont understand this problem I have. Ive been trying to solve it. I have BO. and Im a cleanly person. I dont understand. Its a battlefield in my shower. THe BO wins all the time, I am desperate for a solution. Im so glad ive gotten many from this sight thank you Jesus. I shower, I take hour long baths i get out and I might still smell. I thought I was the only existing person with this problem. I feel like a lepor sometimes around my family because they know i have this horrible problem and tease me about it at times. It so stressful. Im tired of this treadmill battle at which im running and getting absoluely nowhere.

#45 - HelpMe - 12/14/2009 - 00:24

Hi everyone, I also suffered from bad body odor on my armpits since I was still studying, I'm 33 yrs old now.. it was soooo embarassing though, till I found the best remedy ever, so simple and inexpensive..Before taking a shower just damp a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and wipe it on ur armpits leave it for 2 minutes, just wash it with water (no soap) after that let ur pits dry and put baking soda,oh u will have a very pleasant smell all day long..(tested and proven)

#46 - Jie - 12/18/2009 - 06:40

i am 36 yr old and for past three months i have notice this extreme, offensive, garbage-like oder from my [@]l area.....
no i do not have STD's
I notice that this order typically arise about a week before my menastraution and/or a week after...this smell is so embarrassing...smells like a garbage truck....
At time im sitting in a chair and stated, dam, does anyone smell garbage, only to go go into the bathroom in a few to find out that the garbage smell was me....
This begins to effect my esteem and my luv making with my husband of 10 years....can anyone help?

#47 - syl - 12/30/2009 - 08:23

I'am Suffering from exccessive sweating problem which is affecting my life. i enter the class with wet shirt. even at home i feel very uncomfortable to study.

#48 - Ishan - 01/05/2010 - 04:33

if you really have strong body odor it may be that your skin or organs have absorbed chemicals from the environment, deodorant or scents from certain foods.. you need to change your diet and cleanse your body.. i found this great complete body purifier. called Ulta D 1-888 490-7300...this place also has a cleansing soap worth using. also you need to take 2,000 mg of milk thistle to cleanse your liver daily.. plus drink lots of water.. eliminate any foods that might create a foul smell... drink plenty herbal tea.. and see a naturopathic doctor if necessary..

#49 - leroy - 01/07/2010 - 23:36

you also need to take a wash cloth with soap to go over your skin in the shower and take baths in epsom salt .. don't give up.. also mold in your living environment can cause odor. your liver can absorb the mold.. make sure there isn't mold in the walls, the vents, etc.

#50 - leroy - 01/07/2010 - 23:56

Hey, I just wanted to tell everyone, to be encouraged; I too suffer from this very bad and embarrassing thing. I've tried everything that I know to try alcohol doesnt work for me, but I haven't given up or given in, and dont you give up or give in to any of it. Yes its bad and Yes others may look at or say funny things about us, but life is still worth living. I'll Say it again, LIFE is still worth living. Maybe, just maybe on of us will come out with a remedy or deoderant that really works for us 1% if Americans who suffer from this. Lets look on the bright side, I rather this than cancer, drug addiction, etc. You and I can out live this issue or draw back. Again be encouraged help is on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#51 - Grace - 01/08/2010 - 18:23

hi
have bad odour issues since time immerioal. i gives me relief to know am not the only one with this problem.it is an embarrasing issue (to say the least)and many people dont understand,they think either one is lazy or unhyienic.i have no social life because am afraid that people will start gossip about me and stop talking to me.from experience this is true,my boss hates my guts because he thinks am unhygienic and cann't take care of my body.at one time i had someone cal me"smelly mary" painful but there was nothing i could do since its true.ihope the above remedies will work,i will try the above remedies to find one that works for me.maybe my social life will peak up.thanks

#52 - mary - 01/17/2010 - 12:30

#48
Did you ever find your answer? I have the same problem. No matter how often I wash, I just NEVER feel fresh.

#53 - no name - 01/18/2010 - 05:07

Have any of you that have the bad body odor had a complete vitamin/mineral test to see if you are missing some nutrients. There is one of the minerals that if it is to low it can cause odor.
I had a friend that had terrible odor that was because of her gut. She had to take probiotics to correct it.
Sometimes people that have an undiagnosed medical problem have trouble with odor - especially immune system problems.
If you are in so much distress (especially the teens) please see a doctor for a medical checkup as well as trying the vinegar/baking soda/listerine remedies.
At night after a good shower using Cetaphill Body Wash use a spray bottle with 1/2 vinegar/1/2 water to spray any area that usually has odor. Let it dry naturally and the vinegar smell will go away in a few minutes. Next morning use a cotton ball, pad or cloth with straight vinegar on it to wipe area that usually has odor and let it dry naturally. If you are nervous about it not working during the day take a very small plastic bottle with screw on lid (you can buy this at a dollar store or Walmart) with you when you leave home and go to the restroom during the day and use your fingers to rub it on the area that normally has odor during the day. After a few days you should see what works for you.
Make sure you stay away from junk foods, sodas and sugar and eat lots of veggies, fruits, juices and 64 ounces of water daily. (3 Twenty ounce bottles of water daily will do it) Make sure you are getting enough vitamins/minerals/calcium daily. See the www.fda.gov website for help on what you need daily as well as diets and weight charts.

#54 - P.J. - 01/18/2010 - 22:51

I have been helped so much by all of the remedies that have been posted. We are going to try some of them and see what happens.

#55 - immizdaz - 01/20/2010 - 06:22

I shower twice a day and I don't sweat a whole lot, and only when i'm nervous or excited...the problem is the B.O. I have to go to school almost everyday using another crappy deoderant that only mixes with the smell and I smell worse. I tried almost all the clinical strength deoderant/antiperspirants and they don't work for me!I still sweat when I use them even though I don't sweat much anyway, and I've tried unscented versions too and they don't help with the smell either!:-[]

#56 - janet - 02/02/2010 - 22:58

The apple cider vinegar does work! I've been taking cotton pads and dabbing my pits, let it stay on a minute or so and then wash off with distilled water (been thinking my water is different due to pipes being replaced in my neighborhood). Anyway, the vinegar has gotten rid of the stinky smell. Only drawback is that the vinegar stings but it's worth it!

#57 - Val - 02/19/2010 - 09:51

PS: I tried the Dry Idea "Clinical Strength" antiper/deo and it does Not work! Seemed to make the sweating even worse. What's odd is that I've always bragged to people that I don't sweat and in the last couple of weeks have sweated and stunk more than any time in my life! So aggravating!

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#59 - Sindy - 02/26/2010 - 04:15

I used to have a problem with body odor every day, now I don't! I tried to figure out what was making me smell, then went from there. I can't eat garlic. Even a little makes me smell. Doesn't even make me have a garlic smell. It's more of a "some other" kind of smell, that I can't explain. Same with fried foods. ALL regular deodorants make me smell (must be a chemical they all use that reacts with my body). I only use Terra Naturals Deodorant unscented or scented naturally, and is the only brand I found to work. Check the internet since I haven't found this product in stores. I also spray The Body Crystal Liquid deodorant in my shoes (some shoes/socks make my feet smell and is absorbed into your body which comes out your pores and other places). Liquid crystal deodorant stopped this smell. Food, pills, vitamins, drinks, dyes and chemicals used in certain clothing, nylons, socks, shoes, personal grooming products, perfume (even breathing in someone else's perfume) etc, can cause you to smell too. You have to use these things, so experiment to see what helps. Honestly, I kept trying regular deodorants forever, buying every one, stonger, gentler, women's, men's, etc., none helped. It wasn't until I went to the natural ones, that I found the smell go away. I did a search on the internet one day "deodorants make me smell" and saw one hit from a gal that said her body chemistry reacted with normal deodorant. I changed to natural ones, and kept trying to find one that worked. Really watch what you're eating and keep a log/diary to see if there is one thing that's making you smell weird. If it's an every day smell thing, try changing your daily grooming products. Some lotions, shampoo and conditioners with lots of oils, cosmetics (make-up) can cause body order in me (even natural ones). What makes one person smell, may not make another one smell. Remember, everything you eat and put on you is absorbed into your body and comes out in your sweat, good or bad. Really look at what you eat, drink, put on you, etc. and see what you can come up with. Other ideas, soak in a tub with epsom salt or sea salt. Personal products I use now are Dove soap (unscented), Suave shampoo & conditioner. Caress soap (if you want scent), pure mineral oil instead of lotion (cheap and a little goes a LONG way), Terra Naturals deodorant, Liquid Crystal deodorant spray in my shoes, sometimes plain yogurt on a mini pad (absorbes into your body and fights odor all through your body), brush your tongue when you brush your teeth. Dry brush or use a loofa on your body before showering once a week. Just some ideas that worked for me. I very, very rarely have an odor problem any more. Maybe once every couple of months, and it's to usually something I ate (chicken strips and fries, yum). Hopefully, one or more of these ideas will work for all of you. Keep posting ideas, what works for one person may not work for another, so the more info out there, the better. Even if it sounds weird, it may just be that one thing that works for someone else! Good luck and blessings to everyone!

#60 - TJ - 03/03/2010 - 10:06

i was a teacher for 4 years.. i transferred my work because im so ashamed of my body odor...my students even called me .. ms armpit..good that i read these sharings.thank you.. ill try all these.:-):-D...

#61 - ruena vales - 03/04/2010 - 09:53

the over the counter Deoderant that works for me is Certain Dri, I love it, no more wet circles on my shirts

#62 - ef - 03/04/2010 - 22:46

>-(>-(>-( before i use deodorant i found out that when im using the smell before of my armpit get worse, so when i found this site and read some of remedies that can be a helpful and nice way to cure and solved my problem,,,,,so my question is which of those remedies is the very best way to use to easy cured my B.O ,,,,coz im getting mad when im using deodorant coz before i ddnt use it,so iwant back it again
HELP ME!!!! Than u in advance

#63 - red lines - 03/17/2010 - 22:53

Thank you for this website. I have suffered with horrible body odor for the past 25 years. I too, have felt the shame of being made fun of, called dirty and stinky. Nobody wants to work with me. Wherever I go, it is whispered about how bad I smell. I wanted to commit suicide. The shame is so huge but this website has given me the strength to try again. I have had doctors laugh at me. I do not go out I am too afraid to go to a concert because I have to be close to people. I will try these remedies and once again, thank you. I now know that I am not alone and will try again.

#64 - selaincali - 03/19/2010 - 13:13

the best solution is lime fruit. slice a lime fruit into two and rub under the armpits, you will notice a change in a week.this is what the people who work in mortuaries or with corpses use to rid themselves of the bad smell so i am sure it works.

#65 - sure solution - 03/24/2010 - 02:05

For those who have bad breath and B.O. I can tell you that I had this problem for years untill I cut gluten (i.e wheat) out of my diet. My breath and B.O. were so offensive that people had a hard time talking to me. Deordarant and gum did nothing to stop the smell. Once I eliminated gluten it took about 2 weeks for my symptoms to dissapear. You may find that a gluten free lifestyle is a chalange. But for me it's the only thing that helped. I also had other benifits from going gluten free. I was no longer tiered and yawning all day long and plus I lost a little bit of weight (I was 125 pounds and have been 110 pounds ever since). I truely hope that shareing my expirence will help someone out there. If you want to try going gluten free I suggest rice pasta, potatoes, and gluten free bread to help substitute for wheat foods. God bless

#66 - Dee - 03/26/2010 - 08:58

i suffered from sweaty armpit my whole life & am grateful to know i'm not alone now. i've used counless deodorant/spray n roll on n none really work to stop the sweat from flowing. since i tried forever living pdeodorant, sweat still happens but Bo is gone. it's sfae to use & grateful it's more gentle than others. i work in medical profession & has been wondering if there ever going to be cure for this problem. surgery is not the best option as my friend had it done and she regretted ittill now b'cos of the' compensation' mechanism 'that happens postop when the other body part took over and she suffered more embarrasment now.

#67 - tt - 03/27/2010 - 10:33

has anyone of you tried 'stop sweating & start living'? it's so costly to get a copy on internet. does it as effective at it says?

#68 - tt - 03/27/2010 - 10:53

drinking clorophil twice daily helps with all body odors.change your diet consume more friuts & vegetables avoid package foods.

#69 - irma - 04/01/2010 - 21:53

can u help me about my problem . my problem is i have a body odor and sweat also it's so sticky and smell bad . pls help me .

#70 - jd - 04/11/2010 - 01:17

hi ,
i am having very sensitive skin and moreover m under arms have turned black because of waxing, razing and creams., and the odor is also very bad
can u plz suggest which of the above methods can turn good for me

#71 - shalini - 04/12/2010 - 22:14

Hi, im 19 this year and ive been suffering from B.O for pass 2-3 years. im a teacher undergoing training. There was once this student who called mi ckigu busoh' (smelly teacher in malay). it was friggin embarassing. DAMN! i need a remedy. real bad! please suggest me a good one. May god bless you. :-(

#72 - Ms Stinky - 04/20/2010 - 03:44

Dear Readers,
Its always the hygiene that tops a person's priority. I suggest u to shave away the armpit hair(trim the groin area too). Cos these r the culprit for bad odour. Make sure u shave them once a week.
And have bath with mixture atleaste once a week.
Mixture: 3 portions of neem powder, 1 portion of turmeric and 1 portion of salt.
And finally drink atleaste 8 glasses of water(to rule out constipation).
For daily use any talcum powder in the armpits and groin area.

#73 - Mr. Professor - 04/24/2010 - 10:40

Using lime or lemon and baking powder under the arm before and even during you take a bath works vey well. Also shaving your armpits/pubic area will greatly reduce and even eliminate the bad odors.....

#74 - Birdman - 05/08/2010 - 07:41

Using lime or lemon and baking soda* under the arm before and even during you take a bath works vey well. Also shaving your armpits/pubic area will greatly reduce and even eliminate the bad odors.....

#75 - Birdman - 05/08/2010 - 07:43

i tried a product called certain dri i got it at cvs you use it on your armpits over night and it prevents you from sweating all day after using it for a long time it eventually stoppped my sweating no lie its cost like 8 bucks but it really works

#76 - been there - 05/08/2010 - 21:31

does certain dri prevents the bad odor from the armpits?

#77 - lola - 05/10/2010 - 15:56

hi,
me also have the same problem, i shower three times or even five just to make sure i wouldnt smell that bad. but unfortunately after an hour of shower, the smell back and it cause me alot if irritating cause of that smell, my partner also tell me to do something bout it, i do but i cant find the best solution to take it out. please help... i need some opinion or best remededy bout this matter.

#78 - ryn - 05/20/2010 - 23:59

My daughter is 8 yrs old & yet she smells bad. I don't know if it has something to do w/ her playing my deodorant one time as told by my nanny. She sweats a lot, in fact since she started preschool she's always noticed because always she's bathing in sweat. I don't know why she's like that but the problem arouse when she entered 2nd grade, she smells! I just don't know the reason for this, particularly that I bathe her everyday, when she comes home from school for lunch, I also cleaned her armpit w/ soap & water. But still an hour later she just smell. I don't know what to do, please help me, my child is still a little girl, quite unusual for her age to smell. So please help me.

#79 - ars - 05/25/2010 - 06:58

Certain Dri & Dri Idea Work!!!

Hi,
I know how bad it is to suffer from excessive underarm sweating and odor. I have tried every remedy and deodoran. Until recently nothing had worked!!
I been using Certain Dri (purchased at CVS) for about a month now and it works!! I use to sweat so much, i would wipe my underarms with a towell and it would be drenched in sweat! Certain Dri works! also prevents the odor that comes along with the sweating. I purchased the roll on unscented, on the box it says it works for 72 hours but you must apply before bed time and it works like magic and continues to work for as long as you keep using it. There are days when im so stressed or feeling nervous over something and those are the days i sweat the most But ever since using Certain Dri i dont sweat at all, not even a drop of sweat comes out and my underarms are odorfree now (i even had my boyfriend smell my underarms just to be sure my mind was not playing tricks on me). In the morning i also apply Dri Idea invisible solid unscented (always use unscented) also purchased at CVS, it prevents & stops the sweating and also the odor, works like magic!! I must say i can now raise my arms and wear any color shirt and style without having to worry about my underarm sweat and odor. ;-)
Hope this helps.

#80 - Diana - 05/28/2010 - 12:28

I have this same problem. It is so annoying. It effects everything that I do. I wish that I could just wake up and dress in anything I wanted such as sleeveless tops and little T-strapped sundresses. However, I have a million of cut up t-shirts that I wear to prevent the odor from absorbing into my clothes. I have tried every deoderant on the market. Now I have resulted to using natural products. So far, I have tried rubbing lemon under my arms. It works with the odor and slightly with the sweating. I think if I add baking soda in conjuction with the lemon than it may help a little better. Next, I plan to try drinking sage tea daily and using the apple cidar vinegar. Under arm odor has been an issue for me since puberty hit. I'm tired of it. I believe this is the reason I'm still single, because of smelly arms. lol

#81 - Tb - 06/01/2010 - 10:37

I thought I was the only one out there with this devastating problem! I hate clothes shopping because I can only wear certain shirts (that don't show a drop of sweat). I'd love to wear purple, pink, red, orange, etc. instead of black, or busy plaid or stripe stuff. Maybe one day.

#82 - et - 06/16/2010 - 22:46

I use to have the same armpit odor just like everyone else describes. I have been using white vinegar under my arms everyday for about a year now and it has been a miracle. You will notice a real difference almost instantly, the bad odor caused by the bacteria is killed by the acidity from the vinegar. Dab it onto a cotton ball, then wipe your armpit clean with it. Leave on for about 2 minutes, then wash away in the shower. I do this every morning before work. Even though I no longer have the bad odor problem I still do this every morning, religiously, to prevent the odor from returning. If you use deodorant or anti-perspirant, best to use a hypoallergenic deodorant where it's mild and doesn't harm the Ph level too much. Try this! It worked for me. Goodluck!

#83 - Lynn - 06/25/2010 - 22:31

The white vinegar works great! I am a smoker and I occassionally like to drink. I know that these things along with poor diet is the culprit to my bacterial odor problem. Recently, I heard about using white vinegar for eliminating odor from a good friend of mine. I tried it and I was so amazed. I also use it on other odor smelling parts of my body and I tell you it has been a life saver for me in my relationship and socially. It's also a very inexpensive home-remedy. No need to waste a lot of time looking for and buying a bunch of different herbs or ingredients. Almost everyone already has this in their home for cooking or cleaning. I buy the big gallon size, then I simply pour some in a small spray bottle for personal use. Then I spray on cotton balls or a damp wash cloth, then wipe it all over the odorous parts of my body. I leave it on to dry for a few minutes, then hop into the shower. A very powerful and inexpensive cure odors. I strongly recommend this to anyone who has odorous problems. It will make you more confident! ;-)

#84 - Dove - 06/25/2010 - 23:39

my solution is a mineral salt deodarant. Name .smelly no more.. It is good and also keep u fresh even after sports. But its effect is only around 30hours . Really feel like getting all this bad odour bacteria away once and for all. Hope the white vinegar helps .

#85 - happyoval - 07/01/2010 - 23:35

It's simple! Women, ever heard of "Douche"? Have you seen the ingredients in a douche bottle? Vinegar or Baking Soda. If Douche helps with [@]l odor, then why not copy the same ingredients and use in other parts of your body...makes sense?! I personally use the vinegar because it's seems to work stronger than the baking soda.

#86 - GG - 07/02/2010 - 18:41

It’s really annoying and embarrassing as many people said. I haven’t been sweating like this before, never at all other than I exercise, but now I don’t know what the hell happened to my body it started sweating like anything and obviously smelling very badly. Can someone plz tell me why and how I can get rid of it? I just moved to a different country that’s when it started to sweat and smell will this be the reason?
Hoping to keep my body pleasant, help me..!!!

#87 - san-D - 07/05/2010 - 19:47

My b.o. is very bad because of my excessive sweating and I got sweaty palms it is bad to the point I have noticed even the things I hold for example my pouch will start to smell after some time, I am not sure what is wrong, but recently I have tried something which works rather well maybe you guys can try I try to use more of the liquid body soap and lather up as much as possible, now the body odour is decrease tremendously and I had used all kind of soap I am currently using neutrogena rainbath shower gel which is great....

#88 - kenakaren - 07/15/2010 - 12:12

you have to try baking soda and hydrogen peroxide!!! mix both in a old face cream jar. I don't measure the ingredients I jsut pour enough of each one to make a paste. I use after shower, let dry. It was an aswered prayer for me.
got the remedy here in this site abt 2 yrs ago, havent used deo. since.

#89 - me - 07/19/2010 - 03:09

I've tried Botox injections, but learned that it primarily helps with perspiration, not odor. I'm trying the vinegar and tea tree oil remedies currently for the odor, but for those of you with wetness issues, try talking to a dermatologist about Botox injections in your armpits.

#90 - smelly - 07/29/2010 - 08:00

I have heard it could be some sort of yeast infection within our body system that is causing bad odour that can be cured try search on it 'systemic candida' it's curable but really tough

#91 - kenakaren - 08/06/2010 - 14:22

mix lemon juise (1 or 2 tbls) in bathing water, and drink lemon juise daily, it is the best remedy to rid of body odour, and keeps you fresh throughout the day. just try it for a weelk, you can feel changes. apply JAVVAADHU (SOUTH INDIAN HERBS) TO AVOID BODY ODOUR.

#92 - Dhatcu - 08/10/2010 - 04:54

Hey ppl,

I have a pretty bad case of it too but a long time ago I found a home remedy that worked awesome, all day till I showered and then i reapplied. The prob is i've finished the batch i made and now cant rememberthe ingredients. I was hoping maybe someone can help me out if they've found it. The ingredients included white vinegar, rose water, baking soda, sugar, and I think a hint of coconut juice. These are the ingredients I now use and its almost just as good. So heres how i do it, after i shower I apply the paste and try exfoliating it in. the sugar helps a lot for that. after i let it sit for a couple minutes. the worse the odor the longer to leave it on. Then take cold wet cloth and wipe off. Works great for me. the more you use this remedy the more you skin will react so dont giv up hope :-P

#93 - Jojo - 08/10/2010 - 16:57

hey guy'z

i read all your comments and i did follow all what you've said but still it didn't work form my armpit at all...i sweat a lot even after having a shower and smells...i hate it...i hate it...i hate it...please help me....im so embarrased with my friends!!!i dont feel like going out at all because of this bloody odor..i need to hear from u guys..tnx

#94 - lily - 08/12/2010 - 15:22

:-):-):-P
i will try some of these

#95 - uno - 08/12/2010 - 23:19

Lemon works for me

#96 - Wientje - 08/25/2010 - 17:48

i think different remedies work for different people, but i will try them all to get rid of this dilemma.. thanks for the tips guys..;-)

#97 - mimi - 09/03/2010 - 10:21

i sweat a lot but noo body odor just wondering wats best for a 14 yr old gurl ps..rite now i use secret and it smells good but the sweating has gott out of control!!!!!!HELP

#98 - jamie - 09/08/2010 - 22:34

Try the powder Abzorb it helps a lot. I have stopped using deodrants now. Just dab the powder twice and before retiring to bed.

#99 - abcd - 09/09/2010 - 09:03

i read all of your suggestions to help those who are not yet cured about this odor problem,.i thought I'm the only one who suffered from this illness,.but when i saw this forum im glad that many teenagers had also this problem..i also want to help but i havnt cured my self,.i hope vinegar will help eliminate body odor,. i had also body odor...i think since grade school..I am so embarassed...i also tried different deo and anti-perspirant but it doesnt work for me...i already drop my 5 subjects in my school just to prevent rumors and to make fun of me.,,.i stay at home most of the time,..i do also question God why he gave this problem to me,.but i realize that it was just a test to be more stronger...i had a boyfriend and i know and he smells that i do had b.o..but still he loves me even i stink..and thats the reason why i always think positively...and now i will try all of your suggestions and i hope that it will work...thank you for understanding and for helping us..dont lose hope we can all cure this horrible and terribly body odor..

:-)

#100 - zimm - 09/18/2010 - 11:40

i read all of your suggestions to help those who are not yet cured about this odor problem,.i thought I'm the only one who suffered from this illness,.but when i saw this forum im glad that many teenagers had also this problem..i also want to help but i havEn't cured my self,.i hope vinegar will help eliminate body odor,. i had also body odor...i think since grade school..I am so embarassed...i also tried different deo and anti-perspirant but it doesnt work for me...i already drop my 5 subjects in my school just to prevent rumors and to make fun of me.,,.i stay at home most of the time,..i do also question God why he gave this problem to me,.but i realize that it was just a test to be more stronger...i had a boyfriend and i know and he smells that i do had b.o..but still he loves me even i stink..and thats the reason why i always think positively...and now i will try all of your suggestions and i hope that it will work...thank you for understanding and for helping us..dont lose hope we can all cure this horrible and terribly body odor..

:-)

#101 - zimm - 09/18/2010 - 11:41

For those of u who really want to get rid of body odor, I'll suggest u try adding lemon or lime juice to your bathing water every morning and evening. It is very effective and it reduces body odor. It also makes the skin Fresh and Smooth. Give it a try!;-)

#102 - neerah - 09/25/2010 - 09:45

>-(
i sweat even when im not doing anything and when ihm cold idk wahdt to do and i dnt even have any babypowder and im afraide to tell my mom

#103 - cat - 09/25/2010 - 11:26

Hello everyone.

As someone who has suffered from hyperhidrosis I know exactly how you all feel! I'm 20 now but have noticed I smell since about the age of 12/13.

The biggest part for me was the embarassment of actually telling someone about it - the doctor, in my case - when I was 16 years old. Remember the doctors are there to help and I'm so glad I went as she told me about 1 in 10 people suffer from the same condition! It's completely normal and not your fault! The doctor gave me a chemical deodrant (the powder one didn't work for me) and I use it the night before a big or main event. What's strange is that since I told my doctor, and eventually my Mum and boyfriend, the condition got so much better! I swear I was sweating so much for the fear that people would see it...!

The main point of me writing all this is for Cat, above - tell your Mum about it, she would definatley help (my Mum was so lovely and didn't bat an eyelid). Your Mum loves you and wants to protect you, she ouldn't want to see you with such low self esteem, something I suffered from for years before a diagnosis of hyperhidrosis.

Good luck, and let me know how you got on!

#104 - recovered.. - 09/28/2010 - 17:46

vinegar doesnt work at all..im tired of finding solutions to cure my self.,.im desperate..please help us,...i dnt know what to do..i think i do have candida infection or yeast infection..and i read that baking soda is more effective than any other remedies..i havnt try it but im hoping that this will work...

im hopless..
>-(

#105 - zimm - 10/04/2010 - 21:32

hi ppls ,i have sufferd with B.O for all my life it's real embarassing am 23 yrs now and i feel so shame to go out, or to party, because as soon as i take a bath and about 10 mins i start to smell uner my arm ..making it worse my verginal area smells to, but not like verginal scent but like persparation i have no STD or any kind of sickness i just smell like bodyorder thruogh out my whole body i went to the doctor and thay give me so many things to try but nothing works and am in good health so is there any one out there can help me ...but for now i will try some of the remedies above :-(

#106 - kellyann - 10/10/2010 - 22:38

Hi guys, I just want to share the solution I found for my body odor. I think I started having this awful odor in my underarms when I was in high school. It was so embarrassing and didn't enjoy my teenage life. I always stay at home because I'm always afraid that my friends would smell me. It was terrible and I tried different ways to solve it but nothing worked. I took a bath 3 times a day but just after a minute out of shower my underarms would stink. my clothes smelled bad. I really prayed that God would heal me and he answered my prayer. What I did was, I bought a bottle of Active charcoal. Here in the Philippines you can buy it for 3.47. It contains 50 capsules. I take it after lunch and dinner. when I shower I use a loofah in my underarms but I only scrub lightly. after shower I pat baking soda on it. on the first day i did it it worked immediately. I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and I always smell good. the temperature here is always 35 degrees and I always sweat but I don't worry anymore because I don't smell bad. I'm so happy that I can do anything I want now. I washed my clothes with baking soda too, I mix it with the detergent. It was effective. I also tried rubbing allum on the armpit of my clothes and it was effective too. Now all my clothes don't smell bad anymore. I also had the [@]l smell but it was gone since I started taking active charcoal. I hope these solutions can help you too. don't give up.

#107 - modame - 10/13/2010 - 10:11

hi I have a strong body odor too before. i was using different kinds of deodorants before but geez it doesnt work. my smell became more worst. but thank God I found out a deodorant called nivea unscented and nivea comfort dry it really helps a lot. here are some tips to make you fresh scented all day..
1. wash your clothes properly especially in the a
armpit part.

2.take a bath twice a day. use unscented soap.

3. before applying deodorant make sure your
underarm is clean already or you already done
with you shower before applying it.

4. wear a clean and non-smelling clothes. smell
your shirt first before wearing it. smell it especially in the armpit part because if it is smell bad then dont wear it. put it back in your laundry basket and wash it again properly..

just simple as that! hope it can help!

#108 - iloky - 10/18/2010 - 13:06

ooopps! by the way here are one tips i forgot.. if you are using roll on deodorant pls try to clean the ball of the roll on. after applying the deodorant in your underarm pls. clean it after using it.. get water with the use of your hand then roll the roll on in your palm with the water then repeat three times.. dry it with clean clothes..;-);-)

#109 - iloky - 10/18/2010 - 13:22

i hav the problem of dark armpits n it sweats alot............ plz help me

#110 - lin - 11/02/2010 - 06:03

use rose oil in your arm pit after shower u will smell great

#111 - vidhya - 11/14/2010 - 02:56

i've tried a lot of deodorants too.
its the first time i visited this site so i hope all your suggestions will help me from sweating.

#112 - jm - 11/25/2010 - 04:57

Good luck everyone. I'm going to try all of these too. I've heard the more vegetables & fruit you eat the better you'll smell. It's supposed to be the chlorophyll. It might not work for everyone. Healthy people stink less, so get a good check up, exercise, eat healthy, cleanse the toxins from your organs, get plenty of rest, practice stress relief, and try everything for body odor you can find! Some people will not find help. That's just life. If you have children or plan to, make sure you raise them to be kind and not judge others. Besides, if you go to other countries, everyone stinks! Odor is natural and we all need to get over it. Maybe some people have "oversensitive" noses. They are the ones who need to change their sense of smell.

#113 - observer - 11/26/2010 - 15:24

ok i have read wot all of u have to say. for those of u who really have this problem, trust me, been there myself - travelled d path.
without taking much of ur time let me share with u wot i use and believe me its very effective a 101%.
i dont worry about the odor anymore b'cos this method takes care of the problem.
SOLUTION
just get a very good antiseptic disinfectant - for me i use Dettol. however i have not tried any other type so i cant tell 4sure hw effective they might b.
STEP 2
get an empty bottle of roll-on that u can atleast easily take off its roller cap.
STEP 3
for measurement i use the cap of the disinfectant. pour two of it(filled to the brim of the cap). dilute same quantity of water.
lastly replace roll-on cap and shake. with this you are good to go. apply on ur underarm whenever u need to go out.
i have been using this for the past 3months now and am odor free!
the only side effect is that for the first two weeks or so each time u apply it u'll feel a peppery reaction - but its ok. a small price to pay to be odor free.
if this works for u let me know: john9vs1to2@gmail.com

#114 - just call me al - 12/08/2010 - 05:27

I don't have bad body oder but I sweat excessively no matter what I am doing. I don't mean my armpits, I mean my whole body. I sweat so much I look like I just got out of the shower all the time. The sweat literally rolls off my body at all times. I have had this problem for as long as I can remember and I have had no luck in finding a cure. People have told me that it is thyroid but I have had it checked and still no solutions. I have tried so many different ways to stop it but have had no luck. Is there anyone else who has this problem? It has gotten worse since I turned 40. I get so embarrassed because I have to walk with a towel on my neck at work to wipe the sweat constantly. Please if there is anyone out there that can help me I would appreciate it very much. Thanks Bea

#115 - Beatrice Lahaie - 12/29/2010 - 08:34

i thght i was d only person suffering fr this very embarassing "sickness" but after rdng all the comments and remedies above, i know, the hope is still there. hope the remedies above will help me a lot.

#116 - joan - 01/17/2011 - 09:49

my 15 year old son has the same unpleasent odor and i found out that baking powder is the best for him

#117 - kae - 01/17/2011 - 19:47

Ive read all ur comments and uve all been writting about underarm and foot smell. the problem is...some people sweat on their entire body and eventually its the whole body that smells. so does one do in such a case. I have body odour and moth odour and people/colleagues think im dirty. pls help...ive tried all the home made remedies but non has helped. im kinda dieing inside

#118 - Kate - 01/24/2011 - 08:50

I found that after giving birth to my daughter my odor has change what can i do for that n its in the sweat gland areas between the breast, under them and underarm....i wasa breast feeding mom also...someone help!

#119 - KAT - 02/02/2011 - 12:19

Hi all,

It was very interesting reading about your sweating and odour problems and i can't wait to start trying these home remedies out.
I don't sweat so much but for some reason the odour is always really bad under my armpits. I tried botox and it helped eliminate any sweating and initially helped the smell but it eventually came back and the second time i did botox it didn't help at all. It was the most amazing feeling being able to get up and wear anything i wanted, but now i have to bring a top to change into during work or a washcloth to freshen up but it's so tiring and embarrassing, not to mention time consuming constantly thinking about how i can hide or stop the smell. It is becoming something i am obsessing about all the time i hate it.
I just wanted to say, i use Mitchum which is pretty good but doesn't really work that well for the smell anymore so today i tried the white vinegar remedy that has been suggested.
I found that it definitely did reduce the odour which was interesting but i am so conscious of any smell that i was worrying about the 'vinegar' smell all day because even after a shower it lingered and made me self conscious. Does anyone else have this problem where even when you wash or apply something, it still smells? or if you wash under your arms then towel dry it, the towel makes it smell funny too? Its really frustrating, i want something that has absolutely no scent and won't make me worry about it..... maybe i just have an oversensitive nose...but i just think that if i can smell it, then others can. I am a very social person so this is very depressing because i avoid going out!

#120 - May - 02/28/2011 - 04:12

hi all,

what can i substitute for LIME???i think there is no lime here in our place...please help me solve my problems with my body odor

#121 - gay - 04/18/2011 - 04:53

i have decided not to use deodorants at all. why use them if they dont work. I just take ZInc supplements 60mg per day. I take 30mg in the morninng, and 30 later on during the day. Make sure you eat before you take'em. give it two weeks to take effect.
Dont drink milk within an hour of taking zinc.
Hope this helps!

#122 - Panasonic - 04/27/2011 - 01:19

salamo alikom, i'm in.
i've read something on net though not so sure about, that japanese scientists discovered that women with bad underarm smell & excess ear wax do have the breast cancer gene which causes these changes to body,
i have both cases but i'm not afraid, god can protect me.
CABBAGE: eating red cabbage is good in inhibiting this gene and is very good in solving the body odor after regular consumption.

#123 - sanaa - 06/01/2011 - 05:29

hello thankds for all the remedies..
i am ahmed from kuwait, jahra, my arm pits really stink , it smells like a public washroom in kuwait , i tried everything my grandma told me to put banana peeels in my arm pits for 6 hours then put italian persley right after for half hour for 3 weeks , that didnt work , :( normal speed stick doesnt work its like a joke , i think companies should invest in product that are made for kuwiat weather , i am typing this and my nose is less than a foot away from my arm pits its like my nose is stuck between two toilets with poop not flushed its not fun , i am made fun of all the time please i need help because when i go to the avenues i dont want that nasty smell with me , when i talk to the girls there i dont want to turn them off by my smell .... thanks please reply as i will read this plog , i am constantly trying different receipes for my arm pit thanks

#124 - ahmed - 06/14/2011 - 00:38

For some odd reason I only sweat under my left arm, I think for that reason it is really bad. Anyway I started drinking chlorophyll and it helped with all body odor, for my hubby too. I used to get it at a health food store but found it cheaper to order online.
You get used to the flavor and even crave it, I like de souzas brand. You spend about 8 bucks a month and can go deodorant free on slow days.

#125 - vero - 06/14/2011 - 16:00

Ingesting coconut oil has made a life changing difference in my BO. I had a problem for decades with gross odor from one arm pit as well as an overall peculiar smell that eventually filled the bedroom at night. Since I started taking 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil it has all stopped - from day 1. I had no idea this would happen - I was taking it for unrelated concerns. Unbelievable!

#126 - greggoreous - 06/14/2011 - 18:46

I HAVE SUFFERED FROM TRASHY HOBO SMELL FOR DECADES. GOOD THING MY ONLY FRIEND FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY TOLD ME I SHOULD TRY [DEORDORITE (JK)] SQUEEZE THE JUICE OUT OF THE LEMON AND MIX WITH ROSE EXTRACT . THEN TAKE A COLD BATHE WITH THE NET MEG & MILK. IT REALLY WORKS ! I AM NOW INSTEAD OF MRSWEAT ----> MR SWAG SWAG OUT MAKE THEM NET MAG ;)

#127 - MRSWEATSWAAG:) - 06/27/2011 - 22:05

I HAVE A RECOMMENDED CURE STUFF for TOO Much sweating of the armpit!! IT IS very effective for ME..

BUY this "DRICLOR" or "DRYSOL" in all leading DRUG store if it is available,, here in the Philippines it cost P800.00 or so.. FOLLOW The instruction inside of the MEDICINE.. BUY it and it is WORTHY to use.. You can use it over a YEAR..

#128 - Chris - 07/20/2011 - 05:24

Thank God I'm not alone. I did not have this hyperhidrosis problem. My excessive underarm sweating started appearing on 4th grade and i was very embarassing. i stopped joining dances, clubs and different activities because i was so afraid people would discover it and make fun of me ( in fact some people already know but they did not make fun because it didn't smell bad due to my use of Tawas. Unfortunately, Tawas only eliminates the smell and doesn't stop the excessive sweating. I don't know what to do i'm so scared and i don't want to grow old like this with this condition. trust me i've tried Nivea and an Avon antiperspirant but they didn't work my underarms still sweat. they sweat in great amounts and so easily like when i just run in a short distance or i am exposed to the sun after a while they start to sweat. it's so embarrassing so can anyone please help me? I really don't understand it wasn't this sweaty in my younger years but since 4th grade they were sweaty to the point of embarrassment. I really need help. Does DRICLOR really work? I'm still 15 and I don't want to spend P800 just for another antiperspirant that does not work. Is it safe for 15 yr olds?

#129 - DayannaVestherKho - 08/13/2011 - 02:07

Hey!:(
I have this really really bad smell since I was a kid until now! I am already 19 and I always carry this BAD ODOR in my armpit.I am a friendly person but people try to avoid me because of the smell!sometimes ,I'm thinking if I should just kill myself !:( my classmates can smell me and that is so shameful on my part!:( I'm already having a BOTOX treatment at Belo to remove the excessive sweat in my underarm but my huge problem is th BAD ODOR.. I'll try the apple cider + bakingg soda tomorrow!I hope I won't smile in school!!:.((

#130 - mabaho - 08/15/2011 - 11:17

hey..:-):-(
this is so crazy i though i was tha only person in tha world who took a shower 5 times a day nd scrubbd my self so hard until i bled.havn a bad B.O. is so not cute.i have been suffern with it 4 like 4 years now i am 16 years of age..nd im in highschool..do you no how embarrssn that is..there many times where i just want to kill my self..somtimes i even cry my self to sleep im evn cryn rite now i really cant take ths smell anymre idnt even no where its cumn frm..it has made me socially awkward..my selfestime is very low i just wish sumone cud help me i try evrythng i try prayn bt nothn works please help me..=...( and when i tried tlkn 2 my mom abt it she just denies it i no i smell nd if i cud do sumthng abt it iwud =.........((

#131 - lidiauna - 08/20/2011 - 01:41

hello guys i really want 2 help you guys.
1.if you have a really bad body odor try to excersise and sweat as much as possible..it may feel yucky bt its helpn you get out the nasty stinky toxins out of your body.BE SURE TO TAKE A SHOWER AFTER
2.drink 10 classes of water per day
3.take wheat glass tablets 500mg they only cost like 20bucks depending on how much tablets you get.
4.please slow down on the junk food nd stop going to fast food restaurants.go 2 a fast food restaurant atleast once every 3-4 months. ino its going to be hard but think abt it,it will be worth it!
5.have alot of faith pray and ask god to help you, he can hear you just give him sometime.
my mommy always saids things happen for a reason, and yea that was kind of hard to trust cause it just sounds really dum, but im gonna trust her and have faith in god.
suicide is not the way out it will just hurt alot of people that really cares about you.
6.try a body detox..atleast evry weekend.
.warm sum water in the tub make sure its WARM!
ADD SUM SALT,BAKING SODA, TOMATO JUICE, APPLE SIDER VINEAGER,LISTERINE, LEMON JUICE,COCONUT OIL AND EMPSOM SALT.
if yor body odor is not severe soak for about an hour,but if you feel that it is severe soat for atleast two hour 30 minutes or three hours.THIS IS MY NEW DIET.HOPEFULLY IT WORKS FOR US..!!!!:-))))))))))
remember somebody out there loveS you i hope we all get better pretty soon ill be prayn for each and evry one of you guys.
MUCH LOVE LIDIAUNA.!
almost 4..if you have severe bad breath
use thera breath paste and drink sage tea..!!!
good luck you guys
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#132 - lidiauna - 08/29/2011 - 22:45

Get a Thai stick. It's just salt. And if everything ive used it works the best.

#133 - Cgoiul - 09/24/2011 - 03:14

For those complaining about body odor, please good TMAU (fish odor syndrome), this may be a cause of your body odor if you smell fishy, funky, or like garbage.

If you are complaining about just underarm odor or just foot odor, that's bromhidrosis, which is chronic underarm or foot odor. If you google bromhidrosis, you will find a decent amount of information about it.

Other body odor problems, consider doing a colon cleanse to remove toxins from your body. Also see your doctor about getting metabolic testing done to make sure you're digesting correctly. There are posts all of the web of people complaining about B.O. problems and there is a lot of misinformation out there, so please do your research and be careful.

SEE YOUR DOCTOR!

#134 - Marco - 09/27/2011 - 22:10

I've dealt with chronic underarm odor on and off for 5 years. It really is a chronic problem, I can shower and put on antiperspirant/deodorant and I will soon be stinking. It seems to be a common problem because I see many many posts online about it. The condition is called Bromhidrosis. The only problem is that not many doctors know how to treat it. I've talked to two doctors and they didn't have much to give me. But I am going to see a dermatologist. Hopefully the dermatologist can prescribe an antibacterial agent to me to reduce the bacteria causing odor on my skin. I will keep everyone updated. But really, I think we'll have to find an expert in the field (maybe at a teaching hospital) to really fix the problem. All of these remedies treat the symptoms but not the actual problem.

The root problem is one of two things - either excess bacteria in the underarm region, or two much "fatty sweat" being produced my the appocrine glands. The only way I can think of to eliminate the problem is to either eliminate most of the bacteria in the underarm or cut off sweating to the underarm via surgical means, to keep the bacteria from having a food source (sweat) to feed on. Bacteria causes the odor by breaking down the sweat, the sweat is odorless. Also, shave your underarms even if you are a guy, this will reduce the surface area where bacteria can rest in the underarm and also, hair traps odor so even after you shower, the hair can hold odor.

#135 - Marco - 09/27/2011 - 22:20

Lastly, anyone with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), there are plenty of options out there. You can get products like Drysol or Certain Dri over the counter at any drugstore/grocerry. I recommend Certain Dri, it has gotten a lot of good reviews. Also consider that you can get botox in the underarms to reduce or eliminate sweating. Also, a last ditch effort would be to have the sweat glands removed from your underarms, but this is costly and should be considered a last ditch attempt. Also, you can take some oral meds to reduce underarm sweating.

I think hyperhidrosis is easier to treat than bromhidrosis, but they are are both terrible conditions as we all know. I'm praying for all of us.

#136 - Marco - 09/27/2011 - 22:26

Please listen to my advice, be a vegetarian, it is common to hear a meat eater has such problem, while I never heard of anyone (so far as I know) has such problem.

#137 - joe - 10/20/2011 - 11:06

i guess all your comments will help me...
i'll try it...thank you

#138 - jen - 10/22/2011 - 11:22

I have no problems with sweat or odor. I can go without anything and still be okay.

For the people needing help with smell use vinegar. It kills 99% of bacteria and odor is caused by bad bacteria. Try baby powder for the sweat.

#139 - Rob - 11/02/2011 - 14:55

well ......i have a big problem out here my underarms is always sweat cause my odor ...i try tawas but nothing happens ...pls help me

#140 - merx - 11/14/2011 - 02:03

I am 14 and i don't sweat a lot. but my classmates are making fun of me. my seatmates are staying out of me. i use anti-perspirant deodorant and if i smell it it's ok but if other people smells it with their expression i know it stinks. thank you for this article. hope this works.

#141 - anonymous - 11/14/2011 - 06:48

The cotton balls with white vinegar helped me and doesn't sting or smell like vinegar

#142 - Anonymous - 12/15/2011 - 04:02

i sweat a lot and have bad odour, even i couldnt resist that i am using deodrant but still it doesnt working for me please suggest some thing. within few months i am going to marry i am really desperate

#143 - vijayalakshmi - 01/05/2012 - 22:33

I never used to hav the complaint of body odour before when i never used deo or perfumes but i had to take inj genta for some reason and i felt strong body odour after that..then it subsided. 3 months back i changed my location and even when i am at home i get that stiky feeling even in cold climate...Can anyone help me out with this.

#144 - Gops - 01/09/2012 - 06:11

Vinegar in armpits? So then your armpits will smell like feet? Brilliant!

Here's an idea for body odor: hot water, soap, deodorant.

Welcome to the 21st century, hope you enjoy it.

#145 - Lou - 01/11/2012 - 13:10

Botox injections work really well for hyperhidrosis (sweating too much), however they only last for about 6 months and can be expensive.

#146 - anon - 02/08/2012 - 21:00

hi to all readers,
can you help me i my underarm body odor, im sweating to much, about 5years ago, i try anything from what i read tawas, driclor then last 3yrs i undergo underarm liposuction, then now i try apple cedar vinegar i my armfit, apply baking soda, i drink tomato juice, taking a bath w/ baking soda w/ tomato juice and apple cedar vinegar but still im having foul odor i my body can anybody help me tks
in advance.
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#147 - aqua69manila - 02/18/2012 - 01:32

hi. i m dr.sameer.i m same suffering from hyperhidrosis..my advice to all of u that everyone thinks like that I M NOT THE ONLY ONE,MILLIONS ARE SUFFERING FROM SAME DISEASE.dont loose confidence and dont loose hope..i sweat a lot on face trunk,axilla...but i never loose hope..i tried some remedies which worked for me..and sweat has reduced but not eliminated..u can live confidentially..

1)Have a faith on GOD ..Pray to GOd and ask for cure of this disease because only the GOD can help to come out from this problem.
2)i changed my diet.. i left eating non vegetarian food,rice.i eat plenty of fruits and vegetables..
3)i drink neem juice daily in the morning .it not only reduce the anxiety and stress due to hyperhidrosis but also it eliminates the toxins from our body and eliminates the bad odour..so try it.
4)Dont get embarassed by seeing others who looks always dry.look at ur self and B proud to b sweaty all the time.try to develop the attitude that I look Hot when i sweat a lot.
5)wear dark clothes of yr choice but cotton as it hides the sweat spots
6)do exercise regularly and reduce yr weight it wll help u lot..Eat healthy food..
7)Have breathing exercise and yoga to relieve stress and anxiety everyday for 20 min.it wll surely help..
8)Rule out other things in your bodies by doing various tests whether u do hv any disease or not?
9)Keep smile on yr face all the time even if u sweat a lot
10)Think positive ..What u think,that will happen with u..
11)Life is full of blessing guys...Look at the people who r lowerer than u in HEALTH,MONEY and in any means..u wll surely feel happy and be blessed with healthy life..
All the best friendss..
cheers..

#148 - sameer - 02/23/2012 - 12:14

Use bioderm antibacterial cream!

#149 - gee - 03/22/2012 - 03:10

Hi! I'm now using Listerine for my armpits and to my surprise, my armpits don't sweat anymore nor smell bad. It's even so refreshing. Try it!

#150 - -hawaiian girl- - 03/29/2012 - 02:12

Im so fed up , i have just done a 9 day detox ,eating fruit and veg and drinking about 4L of water a day and for the last 2 weeks my sweat has been stinking so strong ,

I work with people all day long and many people have made comments in the background about my awful smell ,
i shower twice a day and have clean clothes
im so angry and frustrated ,

ive tried vinegar , 15 different types on underarm , i just dont know what to do

i want to cry in bedroom .

#151 - fed up - 04/20/2012 - 15:29

this column is so interesting...i have learn a lot on how to cure BO,i hope this advices and suggestions could help a lot to me.More Power

#152 - purpleshadow - 04/21/2012 - 02:09

hey guix im 14 yrs old and i have a body odor after taking a bath a few minutes later i feel so sticky and i smell a foul odor and i just want to do is take a bath but even if i take a bath trice a day and a lot more nothing change the smell odor is still there i dont know why..i scrub my armpits when i am taking a bath i do put a lot soap on the towelet but it really wont work..help me what to do..and even i used deodorants when my armpit sweat i smell the odor!!!i dont know what to do..

#153 - popzx - 05/30/2012 - 03:44

I tried triple antibiotic ointment under my arms, trying to get rid of a rash I had. I'd tried virtually everything else to no avail. After a couple of weeks using the ointment, the stubborn rash went away. A positive side effect was it cleared up my body odor as well.

I had noticed that with the rash (which on the internet sounded like it was a bacterial infection of the hair follicles) had come REALLY bad underarm smell, made worse because I coudn't use deodorant due to the rash. The rash has been gone for weeks and I never started using deodorant again. I keep clean, of course (wash my underarms twice/day), but I don't have embarrassing odors anymore.

Or, my sense of smell is gone. You try it and get back to me.

#154 - victoria - 09/20/2012 - 00:27

Thank u so much 4 these suggestions,ive suffered from this condition for almost 10 years and the worst part is that people assumme that u dont bathe or put on deordorant.it hurts equally when family members are in denial or jus assume that the problem will go away never realising how much of a silent battle it is and never having the guts to tell u 2 your face and then suggesting some remedies that might help.ill b tryin everyone and i pray that it works cause it really can decrease your confidence and self worth when people move away from u cause the think that u dont bathe.I read all your comments and pray that ill be freed alittle more everyday from this condition.

#155 - Silent sufferer - 02/19/2013 - 09:45

I was wondering whats good unscented but natural soaps that work?does arm and Hammer soap and baking soda count?Anymore suggestions will help cause i live in the Caribbean and its hot and sometimes stuffy.Worst of all is that i leave 2 go 2 classes at 12noon when the sun is high,ive even carried deodorant to the classes eventhough its jus 4 3 hours.I pray that one of these suggestions will work 4 me.

#156 - Silent sufferer - 02/19/2013 - 15:34

I use vanilla extract in a spray bottle for underarm oder apply it in the shower when you first get in then wash it off last I have no idea how it works but it does?

#157 - tim - 03/24/2013 - 07:23

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