foto: YouTube/simmi bijalwan
Apart from being caused by bacteria and sweat, underarm odor is also caused by hormonal changes
26 Februari 2024 17:26
Brilio.net - Most people have probably experienced underarm odor that gives off an unpleasant odor. Of course, the problem of underarm odor doesn't just make you feel uncomfortable.
The unpleasant aroma of underarm odor is also felt by people around you and may make them feel disturbed too. Sometimes underarm odor is so strong it is always associated with someone's hygiene not being maintained properly.
But apart from that, there are other factors that cause your body to emit an unpleasant odor. One of the most influential is sweat.
You need to know, sweat is one area of the body that tends to produce more sweat because it has glands in it. Sweat itself doesn't actually have a smell, but the bacteria on your skin breaks it down and mixes with the sweat. This is what makes it spread an unpleasant odor.
For your information, the bacteria on the skin produce acid. Well, this acid can worsen underarm odor. When sweat mixes with bacteria on the skin it can cause a chemical reaction that produces an unpleasant odor.
Apart from being caused by bacteria and sweat, underarm odor is also caused by hormonal changes. This condition usually occurs during adolescence or during pregnancy. Things like this can increase sweat production and cause body odor.
The food and drinks you consume also have an influence, you know. Consuming certain foods or drinks, such as garlic, onions, and foods with high fat content can cause an unpleasant odor in the body.
To deal with underarm odor, many people usually rely on using deodorant or perfume. Apart from these products, you can deal with underarm odor by making your own deodorant spray.
You can use natural ingredients, as did a woman who used rose water . Not just one ingredient, this YouTube channel user named Simmi Bijalwa combines it with two other ingredients, namely essential oil and alum flour. These ingredients certainly have their own benefits and ingredients for beauty care.
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Rosewater is an ingredient derived from rose flower extract which apparently has natural antimicrobial properties. This content is believed to be able to kill bacteria that cause underarm odor.
The astringent properties in rosewater are believed to make your pores look smaller. The reason is, using rose water helps reduce excessive sweat production in the underarm area. This reduced sweat production may help to reduce unpleasant odors.
Apart from reducing oil production, rosewater has other benefits, namely brightening the skin. Not without reason, rosewater has anti-inflammatory properties which are believed to be able to soothe sensitive skin. These properties can also reduce redness and inflammation, making your skin look brighter and more even.
That is the benefit of rosewater, while the other two natural ingredients, namely alum flour and essential oils, also have their respective uses. Alum flour, also known as potassium alum or potash alum, is a crystalline compound commonly used as a natural deodorant and antiseptic.
Alum flour is often found in the form of a white powder that dissolves in water. This ingredient has a number of benefits for the underarms because it has a number of ingredients, such as antibacterial properties which can help kill bacteria that cause underarm odor. The astringent content in this ingredient can help narrow the skin pores, which can reduce sweat production.
photo: YouTube/simmi bijalwan
Meanwhile, the essential oils in this deodorant disguise unpleasant underarm odor. Using this essential oil can provide a naturally refreshing aroma to the armpits. Like the previous ingredients, this essential oil also has astringent properties which can shrink pores and reduce sweat production.
To make this natural deodorant, you can follow the trick shared by YouTube channel user Simmi Bijalawa, Monday (26/2).
Material:
photo: YouTube/simmi bijalwan
- Rosewater
- 1 tablespoon alum powder
- Essential oils.
How to make:
photo: YouTube/simmi bijalwan
1. Prepare a small container
2. Pour enough rosewater into the container
3. Mix with alum powder
4. Add a few drops of essential oil, approximately eight to nine drops
5. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
6. Pour into a spray bottle
7. You can now use the deodorant spray.
How to use it is quite easy, you only need to spray the deodorant spray into your armpits. Use before and after bathing, every day.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
