12 ways to get rid of body odor

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   Take activated charcoal capsules daily. Body odor occurs as the result of the many toxins circulating in the body, which are then excreted through the skin. Activated charcoal helps by binding to the toxins in the body, thus reducing their ability to produce body odor.

   • Activated charcoal can be taken internally in the form of capsules or applied externally. Internally, the capsule should be taken once daily for a period of 3 to 6 months to notice a beneficial effect.
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   Rub lemon juice on your skin. Lemon juice is one of the most ancient remedies used for reducing body odor.

   • Lemons contain citric acid; so by applying lemon juice directly over the skin, one reduces the pH of the skin making it more acidic. This acidity helps to limit the growth of bacteria.
   • Lemon is one of the most easily available natural substances for reducing body odor and is effective even for people who have extremely sensitive and delicate skin. Just a teaspoon of lemon juice can be rubbed over areas where you sweat a lot, daily, for a period of 3 months.
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   Try using orange peel. Orange peel is can be used locally to eliminate strong and offensive body odors.

   • Oranges are a very rich source of vitamin C and contain ample amounts of citric acid. Like lemons, oranges reduce the pH of the skin and lead to a reduction in the growth of the bacteria on the skin.
   • Orange peel is mild and can be used by even those with a sensitive skin. Not only does it reduce body odor but also lightens the blemishes on the skin. It is an excellent natural remedy which is found in all the parts of the world and is very cost effective too.
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   Wipe your skin with apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a fairly strong anti-septic which kills bacteria and controls odor forming toxins on the skin.

   • Apple cider vinegar can be applied externally using a cotton ball. Dab areas where you sweat a lot with the cider vinegar and let it dry, do not wash off.
   • Apple cider vinegar is very strong and people with sensitive skin may experience adverse side effects like burning or itching. Therefore, a small patch test is recommended before using this product.
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   Apply rosemary oil. The rosemary herb is used very commonly in Italian cuisine. It has antibacterial as well as antifungal properties, which both help to reduce bad odors on the skin.

   • Although you can use rosemary in cooking, studies have shown that rosemary oil is more effective if it is used externally. It reduces body odor and renders its sweet fragrance to the areas its applied to.^[1]
   • Rosemary oil can be used daily for on areas where you sweat a lot, especially the armpits. External application is recommended for long-term use, as it does not have any harmful effects.
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   Make a paste from holy basil. Holy basil is an herb with a lovely natural scent and is an extremely effective anti-bacterial by nature. One can use it as dressing over several foods or as an external application.

   • The taste of holy basil is mild and sweet in nature. To combat body odor, try to eat 4 to 6 fresh leaves daily or in cooked dishes.
   • To use holy basil more effectively, you can crush the fresh leaves into a paste and apply it to the malodorous areas (such as the armpits) for five minutes before rinsing off.
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   Try baking soda. Baking soda is highly recommended for people who have minimal sweating but still experience bad body odor. Baking soda is to be mixed with equal parts of lemon juice so that a paste is formed.

   • Rub this paste into the skin while bathing to effectively reduce bacterial growth on the skin.
   • Once the bacterial growth is reduced, problems with body odor will be much easier to control.
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   Experiment with corn starch. Corn starch is most useful for people in whom there is excessive sweating, leading to bad odors produced by the body.

   • Use corn starch along with lemon juice to make a paste-like consistency. Rub this paste externally on the body while bathing and let it remain on the skin for 5 minutes before rinsing off.
   • Both corn starch and lemon juice increase the ph of the skin, controlling the odor-producing bacteria.
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   Dab the skin with tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is known for its anti-septic properties as well as its strong but pleasant odor.

   • When used as an external application, it kills the bacteria present on the skin and thus reduces toxin formation.
   • You may dab a bit of tea tree oil onto excessively sweaty areas with a cotton ball to curb body odor.
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    Apply a sage herb paste. an herb called sage reduces the action of sweat glands, thereby reducing the quantity of sweat produced. Secondly, it has strong anti-bacterial properties and anti-fungal properties that prevent further growth of toxic bacteria on the skin.

    • Owing to all of the above mentioned benefits it is used for reducing body odor. It has to be made into a paste using water and applied externally on sweaty areas daily.
    • Leave the paste on the skin for 15 minutes before washing off.
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    Drink turnip juice or apply it externally. The traditional Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine recognizes turnip as an ancient remedy for coping with body odor.

    • Turnips are full of vitamin C and like other products control the growth of bacteria, thereby reducing body odor.
    • Turnip juice should be applied externally or may be consumed daily for a period of 3 months minimum.
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    Add tomato juice to your bathwater. Tomato juice is an ancient remedy for reducing body odor. Tomato juice has excellent anti-septic properties which makes it a great option for reducing offensive body odor.

    • When the juice of tomatoes is used in bathwater it kills the bacteria present on the skin and consequently the presence of malodorous toxins is greatly reduced.
    • If bathing is inconvenient, the intake of tomato juice should be at least a glass daily over a period of 3 months.