Smells great and feels clean from the time you wake up in the morning to the time you come home at night is easier said than done. If you have to rush from one place to another during the day or the weather is not favorable, it will be difficult to keep your body fresh throughout the day. But when you start off with the right routine, bring a few essentials with you and have time to groom yourself every few hours, you can stay fresh and feel like you've just showered all day.
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Part 1 of 3: Starting the Day Fresh
Step 1. Take a shower
To stay fresh, start your day by cleansing your body. The chemicals in your body will determine how often you need to shower. Many people shower every morning, but if you exercise or live in an area with a very humid climate, taking a shower twice a day can help keep you fresh. If you live in an area with moderate temperatures and you have dry skin, bathing every day is the best option. With frequent showers, you will smell good and feel clean.
- Being clean doesn't mean you need to use harsh cleansers or soaps. Use a soap that suits your skin type and doesn't dry out your skin. Choose a soap or bar soap that is gentle enough for daily use.
- While daily bathing is recommended, you don't need to wash your hair every day. Washing your hair every day can dry out your hair which will eventually damage it, as this will reduce the natural oil content of your hair. To stay fresh all day without washing your hair, you might consider using a little dry shampoo, which is a powdered shampoo that absorbs oil and leaves your hair looking neat and feeling clean.
Step 2. Use deodorant
Did you know that two percent of the population does not have the gene that causes body odor? Those lucky people don't need to use deodorant, but the rest of us do use it to prevent body odor from overpowering during the day. Use deodorant after you're done showering.
- If you tend to sweat a lot, you can use a combination of deodorant and antiperspirant to keep you dry. However, use it with caution because in recent years there have been several statements stating that the aluminum content in anti-sweat can cause breast cancer. Experts say that this statement does not have a clear basis, but you should be careful if you are going to use it on your body every day.
- The use of natural stick or stone deodorants is in vogue, but many say that the effects of these deodorants will wear off after a few hours. One of the exceptions is a deodorant cream made from homemade coconut oil, which quickly absorbs into the skin and keeps you dry and fresh. To make it, mix 6 tablespoons of coconut oil with 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 4 tablespoons of starch. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and use it by rubbing a small amount on your underarms.
Step 3. Use body powder to absorb moisture
If your skin tends to feel a little oily or sweaty during the day, try using some powder after you've dried off after your morning shower. The body powder will absorb excess moisture, keeping you fresh. You can bring a small bottle of powder with you so you can use it again during your activities.
- Use on areas that tend to feel less fresh, such as legs, armpits, etc.
- You can use baby powder or make your own body powder by mixing starch and your favorite essential oil.
Step 4. Wear a comfortable cloth
Fortunately, the use of polyester fabrics faded a few decades ago. Synthetic fabrics are known to be scratchy and uncomfortable because they are not made from natural fibers like cotton or even wool. Although thick and heavy polyester fabrics are rare today, there are other synthetic fabrics that have a similar effect. When you wear an airtight cloth that keeps fresh air from circulating near your skin, you will start to sweat and feel sticky.
- Check your wardrobe for synthetic fabrics that may be causing your skin to feel uncomfortable. Try to use cotton fabrics or fabrics with other natural fibers.
- Another way to stay fresh is to layer your clothes so you can change them according to the temperature. Instead of wearing a thick sweater to work and feeling hot later, try wearing a blouse with a cardigan that you can take off and put back on.
Step 5. Take care of your feet
If you're worried that your feet will sweat or become smelly, take the extra care of washing, drying and powdering them every morning. Wear shoes that suit the weather. If you wear heavy boots in the summer, your feet will start to sweat, which will cause an unrefreshing smell and feeling. Whenever possible, wear socks to absorb excess moisture.
Have a different pair of shoes for exercising. Don't wear the tennis shoes you wear to the gym when you're out with friends, because the sweat that dries on your sneakers can cause your feet to stink
Step 6. Keep your breath fresh
The best way to keep your breath fresh is to maintain good dental hygiene. Floss once a day and brush your teeth in the morning and evening using a toothpaste that has been approved by the American Dental Association. Be sure to see your dentist every six months for further cleanings, one of which is to remove tartar, which can lead to bad breath and more serious dental health problems.
- Using mouthwash is a good way to fight bad breath. Gargle your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash several times a day to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath.
- Drink water often. Other than brushing your teeth, there's no faster and better trick to freshen your mouth. Drinking water can help release food particles that can stick in your mouth and cause bad breath.
Part 2 of 3: Doing Things That Can Keep You Fresh
Step 1. Change your clothes if necessary
If you are physically active during the day, you will need to bring some spare change of clothes. That way, you won't have to deal with the disgust that will come late because you've been wearing the same clothes since 8am. You can even keep a large bag in your car with a few items in it so you can always take it with you when you leave the house. Also consider bringing:
- Change socks
- Clean t-shirt
- A pair of clean underwear
Step 2. Straighten your hair
Wind, rain, and busyness around you can make your hair messy and look limp during the day. Bring a comb or brush so you can always fix your hair if needed. You can also bring a small bottle of hair spray or gel to help keep your hair looking neat.
- If your hair tends to look a little greasy during the day, try using a dry shampoo. You just need to sprinkle a little on the part that looks oily, let it sit for a few minutes, then comb your hair.
- Another trick is to tie your hair into a bun or ponytail to give your hair a fresh new style instantly for the rest of your day.
Step 3. Use wet wipes to clean yourself quickly
This may be helpful if you're in a humid climate and don't have time to shower anymore. Be sure to use unscented wipes, as scented wipes have a strong scent. Dab on the required area, then reapply deodorant and you're good to go.
Step 4. Brush your teeth after lunch
If you're feeling less refreshed after lunch, start bringing along a travel-friendly toothbrush and toothpaste so you can clean your mouth quickly and feel better afterwards. Carrying a small bottle of mouthwash can also help. And if you don't have those items, you can always carry a mint or peppermint gum with you.
Step 5. Just in case you are about to enter your period
There's nothing worse than having a period when you're working out during the day and you don't have access to a drugstore. Think ahead and prepare everything you need to stay fresh during your period. Keep a few spare tampons or pads so you can change them every few hours.
Avoid using water sprays or perfumes to keep you fresh. The chemicals in these products can cause yeast infections, which will only make the problem worse. In addition to using this method, wash with warm water or use an unscented cleaning tissue to make yourself fresher
Part 3 of 3: Knowing What Not to Do
Step 1. Avoid using too much perfume or cologne
By using a little perfume or cologne on certain areas of the body will make you have a fresh scent. However, overspraying during the day to cover up the smell of sweat is not a good idea. You'll make matters worse if you try to cover up bad smells with strong floral scents. Better find a way to take a quick shower or use wet wipes if you don't have much time.
Step 2. Stay away from strong-smelling foods
If you tend to experience bad breath after eating onions, or if your skin smells like garlic a few hours after eating spaghetti sauce, then choose the foods you eat more carefully. Eat lighter foods such as salads, fruit and vegetables, especially on days where staying fresh is a top priority. These foods have the added benefit of reducing body odor.
- Know the foods that cause you to have indigestion. Some of these include beans, oily foods, and cabbage.
- Spicy food can make you sweat more than usual.
Step 3. Don't neglect your personal area
If your bedroom, car, and other places where you hang out are not clean, it will affect your smell and appearance. For example, if your bedroom is a mess and you never hang your clothes, then your clothes will smell musty and look shabby. The following are things you can do:
- Store clean laundry immediately, and put dirty laundry in a closed basket.
- Clean your room frequently with a vacuum cleaner, especially if you have pets.
- Clean the inside of your car
- Clean your office and other places where you spend a lot of time.
