Sweating is essential. Although it would be more convenient not to have to worry about it, the truth is that it is vital for our bodies and, just as our tongue gives us clues about what is happening inside, our sweat is also an indicator of our health.
Kidneys, liver, and intestines are organs responsible for eliminating toxins and anything in excess that the body doesn't use. If our digestion isn't at 100%, if we aren't sufficiently hydrated, if the liver and kidneys can't perform their cleansing function, this will be noticeable in the odor of our perspiration (if you want to know how it can smell better, you can read more here ). And the problem is when we resort to deodorants with synthetic perfumes to mask the bad smell or antiperspirants that block our glands, thus preventing our body from releasing sweat – a vital function! Besides potentially causing skin irritations, for example, they can even affect our central nervous and hormonal systems, and are especially harmful to women, as they can increase the risk of breast cancer.
Therefore, the best way to keep your underarms free from bad odors is through natural ingredients that neutralize bad odors but allow the body to sweat anyway. You can be sure when choosing a deodorant at mpl'beauty, as they all comply with this rule! The first formula we created was Rosa , in cream form, but we already have several options in the store and, more recently, some in stick form - at the request of many!
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Rose Deodorant - in cream or stick form, contains sodium bicarbonate as a neutralizing agent. Rose extract keeps underarms clean and fragrant, and cocoa butter keeps skin hydrated and soft.
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Tangerine Deodorant - in cream or stick form, also with baking soda and clay to absorb perspiration, with a wonderful citrus scent.
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Sensitive Skin Deodorant , a deodorant cream formulated for sensitive skin that sometimes reacts to sodium bicarbonate. This formula contains zinc and clay as neutralizing agents and blue tansy oil, with calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Soothing deodorant, in cream or stick form, also suitable for sensitive skin. Free of bicarbonate and with activated charcoal to control odors, it has a wonderful lavender and vanilla scent.
It's also worth paying attention to some factors that may be causing your sweat to have a very strong odor:
Nutrition and digestion
It's super important that we have a varied and balanced diet, and that we maintain fluid digestion. To help maintain balanced digestion and improve body odor, there's a magic ingredient that helps a lot – Detox Drops . The chlorophyll present in these drops helps maintain a more pleasant body odor and improves the body's natural toxin cleansing process. You can learn more about the benefits of this ingredient here .
Perhaps you've even noticed differences in your body odor after eating certain things. And it's not your imagination: what we eat and drink, and even some vitamins, alter our odor . This doesn't mean we should cut these foods out of our diet, but if you feel you're sweating excessively and have a strong odor, there might be some foods you could eat less frequently to alleviate this discomfort.
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Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower contain sulfur. When our bodies are digesting these vegetables, sweat can take on a sulfuric odor. You can minimize the effects by briefly cooking them in boiling salted water first. Afterward, you can add them normally to other foods.
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Red meat: our bodies have to work harder to digest red meat, which can cause you to sweat more and have a stronger odor.
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Alcohol: Alcohol is metabolized in the body and transformed into ethanoate or ethanoic acid which, when processed, can give sweat a particular odor.
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Fish: Some fish, such as tuna or salmon, contain vitamin B18 (choline), which can give your sweat a slight fishy smell.
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Processed foods: because they are rich in refined sugars, they can alter the composition and odor of our perspiration.
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Low carbohydrate intake: cutting out carbohydrates is an easy way to lose weight because the body focuses on burning fat. However, during the process, it produces a chemical that makes sweat have a slightly fruity or varnish-like smell, depending on each person's body.
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Vitamins: If you consume a lot of B vitamins, you may notice that your sweat takes on a slight fishy smell.
Stress
When we are under stress or anxiety, it's normal to sweat more. In fact, we have two types of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine glands are activated when it's very hot and the body needs to produce sweat to cool down. Apocrine glands are activated to release sweat after a stressful situation, and are richer in fatty acids and proteins. Initially, it may not smell bad, but because it doesn't evaporate as easily, it can develop unpleasant odors when in contact with bacteria on the skin. If you've been feeling more anxious and stressed, try the CALMA blend. This delicious cocoa drink helps you stay calmer and more relaxed.
Hormonal fluctuations
You've probably noticed that your body is more or less full at certain times of the month, and even has a different odor . The truth is that hormonal fluctuations have a huge impact (you can find out if you have a hormonal imbalance in this post ). To help balance your hormonal system, you can try Super Woman capsules. Just take 2 a day and you'll be consuming a range of fabulous medicinal plants to balance your body and mind. All women would benefit from this blend!
