You must be wondering why you have a funky smell despite bathing regularly and using nice fragrances on your body. It gets worse when people can tell that you’re struggling with odour.
It may come as a shock to you, or maybe not. We’ll never know why you wear perfume but still have an unpleasant smell if we don’t examine the reasons.
Let’s see some factors that can contribute to this situation.
1. Underutilised bathroom time
Truth be told, spending a minute in the bathroom under the shower every day is not a healthy practice. The need to rush out every time is irrelevant. Making good use of your time in the bathroom means applying soap to your skin, using a mild sponge or none, washing every part of your body, including the parts that are prone to hiding sweat, and using plenty of water to rinse your body.
In other words, bathe properly, and the narrative might just change.
2. Wrong application
You should try moisturising your skin after having a bath. Specifically, moisturise your pulse points before applying your perfume because if your skin is dry, it’ll lack the ability to keep the fragrance lingering on your body.
It’s safe to say that perfumes work effectively when you apply them correctly. Spraying them on your clothes is not enough.
Moisturise your pulse points, such as your neck, behind your ears, knee, wrist, or elbow. It will do the trick.
3. Wrong choice of perfumes
If you’re struggling with odour, you might want to check the choice of your perfumes. Not every item labelled as “perfume” should be used. They don’t all have the same quality. Some have very faint fragrances that don’t last, especially when the weather is hot.
If you are unsure of what perfume to use, you can always ask for recommendations from people who sell them and understand the business.
4. You neglect your underarms
Neglecting your underarms is another reason you wear perfume and still smell funky. You should apply antiperspirant or deodorant to your underarms to regulate sweat. Body odour is caused by the fusion of bacteria and sweat on your skin; Cleaveland Clinic confirmed this.
Not only your underarms; you can apply antiperspirant to places in your body that are prone to sweat.
Also, it’s advisable to moisturise your underarms before applying antiperspirant to prevent irritation.
Read Also: Odour: 6 body parts you forget to wash when bathing
5. Wearing dirty clothes
Most people repeat clothes without caution. If you’re going to wear an outfit more than once before washing, ensure that it’s not smelly. If you wear smelly garments, not even perfumes can save you from the embarrassment you’ll likely face.
Also, wash them properly so that the odours don’t linger around them.
6. Diet
Your diet could be another reason you are struggling with odour. Eating garlic, spicy foods, or onions can make your sweat smell. These factors might not contribute to it directly, but they could be responsible for the degree at which you sweat. When sweat meets bacteria on your skin, it could produce an odour.
7. Having unrealistic expectations
You can’t have poor personal hygiene and expect to smell great when you wear perfumes. It’s like you’re trying to pour clean water into a fish-infested container to drink. Bathe well, wear clean clothes, eat right, use the right deodorant, and bask in how good you smell.
Above all, your lifestyle contributes heavily to how great you smell. Without these things, perfume will be less effective.
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