How to Get Rid Of Body Odor Naturally

Body odor is a cause for embarrassment for some people. Long days out in the sun or just being away from home for several hours can cause you to become a stronger-smelling version of your typically clean self. Utilize several natural remedies to eliminate unwanted body odor quickly and efficiently. Some herbs and other naturally occurring substances can both absorb odor or interact with your body's pH level to stop unwanted smells at their source.

Things You'll Need

• Mixing bowl
• Sage
• Rosemary
• Baking soda
• Cornstarch
• Mixing spoon
• Rubbing alcohol
• Witch hazel
• Paper towel
• Rubbing alcohol

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Instructions

Natural Odor-Absorbing Powder

• 1

  Pour the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl: 1 tbsp dried rosemary, 1 tbsp dried sage, 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of corn starch.

• 2

  Mix all four ingredients thoroughly with a mixing spoon. Continue until you see an even distribution of the herbs.

• 3

  Pour the mixture into a sealed plastic bag to protect it from air and water. Keep it in a cool and dry location.

• 4

  Remove the mixture and apply it directly on the body parts causing the body odor problem. This mixture offers several solutions to body odor. First, the corn starch and baking soda help absorb odor, preventing it from traveling far. The sage helps reduce sweat gland activity. Finally, the rosemary neutralizes body odor smells.

Alcohol-Witch Hazel Deodorant

• 5

  Place several pieces of witch hazel inside a rubbing alcohol bottle. Allow the witch hazel to soak into the rubbing alcohol for at least one day.

• 6

  Inspect the rubbing alcohol after 24 hours. The liquid should take on a slight green color, indicating that the witch hazel has infused.

• 7

  Apply the mixture onto a paper towel or cotton ball and rub it directly onto the odor-causing body part. This mixture deodorizes body odor almost instantly.