Body odor plays an important role in other people's perception of you, as well as your perception of yourself. Therefore, a scented body will have a positive impact on how other people perceive you, and also make you feel more confident. Please keep reading for advice on how to make your body smell good through maintaining personal hygiene, using fragrance products, and preparing to smell good.
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Method 1 of 3: Radiating Fragrance by Maintaining Personal Hygiene
Step 1. Keep your body fresh and clean by bathing every day
Bathing every day is one of the easiest and most effective ways to make sure you smell good. You should wash areas that emit odors, such as the feet, groin, and armpits.
- Taking a shower before going somewhere will keep you smelling good while outside.
- Adding a few drops of perfume or spraying perfume under a hot shower will create a nice-smelling steam.
Step 2. Wash your hair
Like other parts of the body, hair also has sweat and oil glands that can produce bad odors. To avoid this, wash your hair every day so that your hair looks nice and smells good.
- If you shampoo regularly, your scalp will be healthier and your hair will grow faster.
- There are many shampoos and conditioners with great scents that can make you smell even better. Choose shampoos and conditioners that you think smell special.
- If you don't want to wash your hair often but also don't want your hair to be greasy or smelly, try using a dry shampoo.
Step 3. Use an antiperspirant with clinical strength
Using a clinically powerful antiperspirant in the morning and before going to bed at night can reduce sweating to keep your body smelling good. Clinically strength antiperspirants offer stronger protection against odors than regular antiperspirants.
- If you want to know if deodorant is needed too, the answer is no. Most antiperspirants come with deodorant.
- If you have sensitive skin, look for products that are fragrance-free and non-allergenic.
Step 4. Shave with a nice-smelling gel or cream
Body hair traps bacteria and odors, so shaving areas like the armpits will help reduce body odor. Scented shaving gels and creams also leave you smelling good all day long.
Step 5. Keep your teeth clean
Not brushing and flossing can lead to bad breath and more serious dental problems. Doctors recommend brushing your teeth twice per day or after meals.
- Using dental floss every day will also prevent bad breath.
- Bring menthol and chewing gum for fresh breath when you're not home.
Step 6. Get rid of foot odor
Smelly feet isn't sexy at all, so sprinkle some foot powder inside your shoes or socks to control bad odors.
You can put crumpled newsprint inside your shoes so they don't smell bad the next day. There are also people who suggest filling clean socks with baking soda or synthetic cat litter and putting them in your shoes overnight to absorb bad odors
Method 2 of 3: Using Products That Smell The Body
Step 1. Choose a perfume that smells good
Choosing perfume is confusing, but very effective for scenting the body. Here are some tips that experts recommend when choosing a perfume:
- If there's a particular perfume or scent that you like, ask the salesperson to find a similar scent. They can help narrow down your choices and identify the scents in your favorite perfume.
- Products are worth trying on the skin because the skin's unique pH affects each individual's scent. Experts recommend leaving the perfume on for at least 20 minutes for full effect.
- Try a few perfumes so you're not overwhelmed by the number of scents you've tried at one time. For that you may have to go to the store many times, but this ensures you choose a product that smells good.
- Take home a sample of the perfume you like so you can try it in your own neighborhood and there's no pressure to buy.
Step 2. Do not let the perfume evaporate after use
Perfume evaporates quickly, so try these tricks to keep the scent from dissipating quickly:
- Use perfume right after showering when your body is still damp and easy to absorb the fragrance.
- One of the best points to be perfumed with is the hair as hair holds perfume well and leaves a pleasant scent as you pass by. The trick is not to spray perfume directly on the hair because it will dry quickly, but by spraying it on a hairbrush before use.
- Don't rub the fragrance on your skin as this will cause the top layer of the perfume to fade and reduce its effect.
- Apply Vaseline or petroleum jelly to your skin before spraying perfume or fragrance to make the scent last longer. Moisturizing the skin with an unscented lotion also helps retain the perfume's scent.
- Fragrance oils are formulas that last longer, so choose this type if you want a scent that lasts longer.
Step 3. Don't wear too much perfume
Wearing too much perfume can make you smell too good, not a pleasant scent, so keep these tips in mind to make sure you're wearing perfume correctly:
- Body splash, eau de cologne, and eau de toilette have a lower concentration of fragrance oils and are usually milder, so if you tend to wear a lot of fragrance, this is a better option.
- If you're worried that you're using too much perfume or body spray, apply a wet tissue to the area and spray the perfume again. You can also sprinkle a little baby powder on the skin as the powder absorbs the fragrance.
Step 4. Store fragrances and perfumes properly
Many people store perfumes and fragrances in the bathroom, but the high humidity, heat, and light in the bathroom can actually reduce the potency of these products. So that the smell does not change, store it in a dry and cool place.
Step 5. Use a scented lotion
Lotions are often more fragrant, less expensive, and last longer than perfumes.
- If you're confused about where to apply perfume or how much to use, use a lotion so you don't have to guess. Simply rub the lotion evenly on the area of the body to be moisturized.
- You can add a few drops of your favorite perfume or body spray to a fragrance-free lotion to get the same scent but less expensive.
Step 6. Use scented bath products
Scented bath products are also an easy and inexpensive way to make your body smell good because they are more affordable than perfume.
If you're going to be using a perfume or lotion with a strong scent, a mild scented body wash is a better choice so the scents don't compete with each other
Step 7. Combine scented products carefully
When you use several products that smell good at once, you need to consider how they mix. Here are some tips for choosing products that match and complement each other so that you don't choose a combination that results in an unpleasant smell:
- There are many companies that issue lotions, perfumes, and body sprays in the same line with the aim of being used together. This range is called ancillary product and is a safe choice if you are confused about how to combine several different products.
- Choose products in the same scent family so that they are more suitable when used together. For example, if you use floral perfume, choose a body wash or floral lotion as well.
- Products containing vanilla, amber, and coconut work well together and can also be combined with other products and scents.
Method 3 of 3: Prepare to Always Smell
Step 1. Install air fresheners in your home, car, and lockers at the gym
Private spaces should smell good too, so install air fresheners or odor neutralizers in your home, car, and locker to get rid of bad odors in those places.
You can also use baking soda and white vinegar to absorb and remove bad odors. Just sprinkle baking soda in the trash can, laundry basket, or pet box which usually smells bad. Or, you can put a bowl of white vinegar in an unpleasant-smelling room for a few hours or all night
Step 2. Wash and dry clothes regularly
Showering regularly and following the steps above will not be effective if you are wearing dirty and smelly clothes. Wash and dry your clothes regularly to keep them smelling fresh, and use a scented detergent or laundry soap to keep your clothes smelling just as good as you.
- To remove odors from clothes and increase the effectiveness of the detergent, consider adding white vinegar, lemon juice, borax, or baking soda when washing.
- If you spray your favorite perfume on a clean towel or washcloth and put it in the washing machine with your clothes as they dry, your clothes will come out of the dryer with a nice smell. This method only takes a few sprays, so don't waste your perfume.
Step 3. Make sure the clothes smell good even when stored
Clothes piled up in drawers and cupboards sometimes smell damp. Prevent it by placing potpourri, cedar block, or freshener where you store clothes.
- You can also use a bar of scented soap. Open the package, wrap it in a tissue, and put it in a drawer, cupboard, or closet for an instant clothes freshener.
- If you put dirty clothes in the closet, use an odor neutralizer or air freshener so that the closet doesn't smell like a pile of dirty clothes.
Step 4. Spray air freshener or fabric freshener on the sheets and pillowcases
Spray pillows, sheets, or blankets with air freshener or fabric air freshener to let the scent transfer to you while you sleep, and you'll wake up feeling refreshed and smelling good.
- As a bonus, this method also helps scent the room.
- Choose a calming fragrance to help you sleep. There are several products that have specific formulas with essential oils such as lavender to support relaxation and improve sleep quality.
Step 5. Try witch hazel
Witch hazel can lower your skin's pH, making it harder for bacteria that cause bad odors to survive. When you want to make sure you smell good while you don't have time to shower, try rubbing a cotton swab soaked in witch hazel on areas of your skin that tend to smell like your underarms or feet.
Step 6. Carry a scented beauty kit with you everywhere
When you're away from your regular beauty products but want to make sure your body smells good, bring some emergency products with you. Keep the kit in your car, backpack, handbag, or locker.
- Wet wipes or baby wipes are perfect for all emergencies.
- Baby powder or body powder can absorb sweat and bad odors, refresh shoes, and make hair less greasy.
- Also include an antiperspirant just in case you forget to put it on or feel very sweaty.
- Fragrant lotion, perfume, or body spray to freshen up. If you don't want to carry around a perfume bottle, spray the perfume on the cotton wand you keep in the kit.
- Extra toothbrush, toothpaste, menthol gum, or gum to prevent bad breath.
Tips
- If you put too much perfume on one area of your skin, use a wet tissue or sprinkle baby powder on the area.
- To make the perfume last longer, apply a small amount of Vaseline or petroleum jelly to the area where the perfume will be sprayed.
Warning
- If the product you are using causes skin irritation, stop using it immediately. You may be allergic or have sensitive skin.
- Don't use too many products with different scents, as combining multiple scents won't produce the effect you want.
- Overly strong fragrances can trigger asthma attacks, so be careful if you have asthma or if you are going to wear fragrances around people who have asthma.
