Lifestyle changes can help to control body odours
Most people are able to detect their own body odours, however, many can’t! You can become desensitized to your own body odours because you’ve become accustomed to these scents. For…
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Antiperspirants do not increase cancer risk
The body does not actually need to purge toxins from the armpits in the form of perspiration. Sweat is made up of a combination of 99.9% water, sodium, potassium and…
Continue readingManage excessive sweating with nighttime antiperspirant use
The underarm (axillae) is made up of skin, hair and glands that secrete sweat. Because of its delicate nature, underarm skin needs regular care and attention through good personal hygiene,…
Continue readingTips to help regulate body odour
Here are a few tips to keep body odours in check. Implement a basic personal hygiene regimen that includes taking daily baths or showers, drinking lots of water to detoxify…
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Men and women perspire differently, with womens sweat having a higher pH than mens (an average of 7.0 compared to 5.6). The acidity or alkalinity of your body fluids is…
Continue readingThe myth about antiperspirants
For almost 20 years, an inaccurate rumour has been circulating through the internet and various forms of media suggesting that antiperspirant use causes breast cancer. This false allegation involves the…
Continue readingWhy do we sweat?
Perspiration is the body’s natural way to regulate its temperature, eliminate toxins and hydrate the skin. By itself, perspiration is odorless and evaporates readily. Wetness commonly forms in areas like…
Continue readingThe affect of antiperspirants on body temperature
There are many sweat ducts all over the body, and only a small percentage of them are situated in the underarms. Consequently, reducing the flow of perspiration in the underarms…
Continue readingAdvancements in antiperspirants
To manage the amount of sweat and the odours produced during the day, it’s a good idea to include either an antiperspirant or a deodorant as part of your morning…
Continue readingDonot neglect your underarms!
Underarm skin is naturally more delicate and sensitive. The underarm (axillae) is made up of skin, hair and glands that secrete sweat. Because of its delicate nature, underarm skin needs…
Continue readingMaking sense of body odour
Sweating is a necessary physiologic process for your body to control its temperature and balance fluids and electrolytes. On its own, sweat does not have any odour. Smells are only…
Continue readingDon’t sweat it!
Rigorous activities, emotions, overactive sweat glands, or an underlying medical condition or infection that creates a hormonal imbalance are some of the main causes of excess sweating. Although there’s no…
Continue readingAdvice on managing your body odour
How you can keep smelling your best. Start personal hygiene regimen that includes taking daily baths or showers, drinking lots of liquids (especially water) to detoxify your body, wearing loose-fitting…
Continue readingLimit the effects of body odour
Shaving regularly in areas that are prone to perspiration, such as the underarms, can reduce the intensity of body odours. The main reason why shaving helps is that the hairs…
Continue readingExcessive sweating can indicate an abnormality
If you regularly experience excessive sweating, there could be an underlying cause. Disorders such as liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, parasitic or fungal infections, and metabolic imbalances, can trigger profuse…
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