What is the reason for the strong smell of sweat?

In daily life, sweating is a normal phenomenon. It is easy to sweat in the hot summer or in a high temperature environment. The body also sweats after exercise. Many people are prone to smelly sweat. Smelly sweat may be caused by long-term lack of sweating and the waste in the body. Long-term lack of sweating will easily cause sweat odor.

What causes strong sweat odor?

1. Not enough exercise

It is very hot in the summer, and many people are afraid to exercise more because they are afraid of sweating. In fact, this is not true. Sweat cannot be discharged normally, which leads to the accumulation of waste in the body and makes it more likely to have sweat odor. Therefore, in the summer, you should still exercise to allow your body to metabolize and sweat normally. If you are unable to exercise, you can also rely on taking a bath to help you sweat.

2. High pressure and unstable mood

When you are under great stress or in a bad mood, it is easy for you to sweat in areas with larger pores, which are the breeding grounds for bacteria. Sweat can easily produce odor, so you should relax and avoid being too nervous. Don't let your emotions be controlled by the weather. You can adjust your emotions by venting, diverting your attention, listening to music with a suitable rhythm, etc. If necessary, ask a psychologist for help. It’s hot and humid in the summer, so don’t be too irritable. Just calm down and you will feel cooler.

3. Not wiping off sweat immediately after sweating, and not changing into clean clothes

Sweat has no odor. Sweating is one of the phenomena of human metabolism. However, if you do not wipe yourself dry or change into clean clothes in time after sweating a lot, and the humid and stuffy state continues, it will easily produce bacteria and cause odor. Normally, you should wipe it off immediately after exercising or sweating a lot to keep your body dry.

4. Excessive intake of meat

Eating too much meat, especially red meat, and meat with a strong fishy smell can easily cause unpleasant odor in sweat. If you consume meat, you can start with white meat, or change the cooking method and eat lighter meat.

5. Staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time

It would be great to have air conditioning in the hot summer, and many people like to stay in the air-conditioned room. However, staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time can easily reduce the function of sweat glands and also cause body odor. It is recommended that you take advantage of your lunch break to go out for a walk, or use the time after get off work to exercise more and increase perspiration.

6. Insufficient water intake

People should consume enough water every day so that waste products in the body can be excreted through urine. On the contrary, if you drink too little water, the natural odor when you sweat will be stronger. The recommended daily water intake in summer is around 3000 ml. Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink water. Thirst is a sign of mild dehydration in the body. Of course, the principle is to drink water evenly during the day and at night, and don't drink too much water continuously in a single hour.

What to do if sweat odor is very strong in summer

1. Take a bath and change clothes frequently

The most important and simplest method is to take a bath frequently and change clothes frequently. By keeping your skin as dry as possible and paying more attention to personal hygiene, you can keep your body dry and clean and be less likely to have sweat odor. Especially after strenuous activities, you will sweat more. You should wipe off the sweat in time, take a shower in time, and change into clean clothes. It is best to choose cotton or more breathable clothes.

Note: If you have well-developed sweat glands and are prone to sweat odor, you should pay special attention when bathing. It is recommended that you use shower gel or soap produced by regular manufacturers. At the same time, wash key areas such as the armpits several times to prevent bacteria from hiding. You can also add a small amount of baking soda to the bath water, the effect will be more obvious. However, when taking a shower, be sure not to use too much force, and choose a shower gel or soap with a lighter scent. After washing, your body will seem to emit a faint scent, which will make others feel comfortable when they smell it.

2. Ginger juice

The armpits are the largest processing plant for sweat odor. Controlling the sweat odor under the armpits can greatly reduce the sweat odor of the entire body. Squeeze fresh ginger into juice and apply it under the armpits. It is best to shave the armpit hair when using this method. Use it for a few days in a row to effectively remove sweat and body odor.

3. Apply perfume

In addition to controlling sweating and avoiding sweat odor, if you are going out, you can choose some fresh and elegant perfumes and apply them to the places where the arteries beat, such as the wrists, neck, behind the ears, inside the elbows, etc. This will delay the production of sweat odor even if you sweat.

Note: Although this can sometimes help, it should not be used too often. After all, sometimes the mixed temperature makes people feel more uncomfortable and weird.

4. Antiperspirant

If you have active sweat glands and your underarms are prone to odor, you may want to use an antiperspirant. You can carry antiperspirant deodorant with you and apply it to areas prone to sweating (especially underarms) in advance. Products that reduce sweat secretion can effectively stop sweating and deodorize.