5 Effective Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Armpits Odour
Nitisha Sharma
29-05-2024, 18:30 IST
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Smelly underarm is a common problem, especially during the summer season due to excessive sweating. Here are five effective home remedies to get rid of it. Tap to read.
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Lemon Juice
Lemon juice has citric acid, which kills the bacteria. You can use lemon water as a spray and apply it directly to your underarms.
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Baking Soda
The skin has natural acids in it, which the baking soda may balance out. Take baking soda, make a paste with water and apply it directly to your underarms. Leave it for 5-10 minutes, then rinse it with water. For best results, repeat this twice a week.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has acid, which kills bacteria. Mix apple cider vinegar with water and use it as a spray. Also, you can use cotton to apply the mixture to your armpits.
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Turmeric
Turmeric might help to effectively kill bacteria, which react with sweat and kill the bad odour. You can make a paste of turmeric with water and apply it on your armpits, leave it for some time and then rinse it off.
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Antibacterial Soaps
Taking care of your hygiene by taking a bath regularly may prove beneficial in reducing body odour. You can use antibacterial soaps, which help reduce the number of bacteria on your skin, which helps in reducing odour.
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What Study Says?
As per WebMD, these homemade remedies have shown effective results on people who had smelly armpits.
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Disclaimer
Always do a patch test before using anything new to your skin as it ensures you’re not allergic to the ingredients used.
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