Aromatherapy for Body Odor
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Do you know…………… Body odor is the unpleasant smell our body gives off when natural skin bacteria breaks down sweat proteins into acids.

                                      Body Odor

It is also known as B.O., Bromhidrosis, Osmidrosis, or Ozochrotia. Some other causes of offensive body odor include poor hygiene, nutrient deficiencies, diet, medication, gastrointestinal problems like chronic constipation, and underlying medical problems, such as; genetic metabolic disorders, liver disease, or diabetes. Each person’s unique body odor can be used to identify people, especially by our pets, like dogs and other animals.

Sweating, in general, is the body’s natural way to regulate its temperature, but unpleasant body odor can affect our confidence and personality. Bacteria breakdown proteins in our sweat into two acids – propionic acid and isovaleric acid. Propionic acid is produced when Propionibacteria break down amino acids. It has a pungent smell and is often associated with vinegar, while Isovaleric acid, also found in many kinds of cheese, is produced by Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria. Human body also has two types of sweat glands, Eccrine Glands: These glands are found throughout the body and produce sweat for maintaining our body temperature. Apocrine Glands(scent gland): These glands are found in our armpits, eyelids, genital area, breasts and are usually responsible for the foul odor produced by our body,

Body odor can be treated by practicing good hygiene and with over-the-counter medicines or Anti-perspirants or Deodorants. But lately, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the chemicals used in deodorants and their cumulative adverse effect on the human body. The safer, alternative, simple, and natural home remedies that help get rid of body odor by controlling the growth of bacteria and reducing excessive sweating, is the use of Essential Oils. Essential oils are natural, volatile, concentrated, liquid extract of different parts of plants that possess individual therapeutic properties:

Floral Scent Essential oils: include Rose, Lavender, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Mandarin, Geranium
Citrus Scent Essential oils: include Neroli, Lemon grass, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cypress, Lemon
Herbal Scent Essential oils: include Rosemary, Coriander, Sage

Other fragrant essential oils that can be used: Ylang ylang, Tea tree, Sandalwood

 Easy and Simple DIY Essential Oil Deodorant Body Powder:

¼ Cup Cornstarch or Arrowroot Powder: Corn starch absorbs wetne

            Deodorant Body Powder

ss of sweat, dilutes the alkalinity of the baking soda, arrowroot powder is anti-inflammatory

¼ Cup Baking Soda: odor absorber, anti-bacterial

1 tsp Coconut or Jojoba Oil: antibacterial, anti-inflamm

atory, moisturizer

4 drops Rose, Jasmine, or Vetiver Essential Oil: an astringent, antibacterial, uplifting

8 drops of lavender or Clary sage or Patchouli essential oil: bactericidal, antiseptic, astringent, deodorant,

8 drops Tea tree Essential oil: a natural antiseptic, anti-bacterial, deodorant

In a glass bowl mix starch and baking soda. Incorporate coconut oil, mix well. Now add Rose, Lavender and Tea tree essential oils, stir well. Store the mixture in a tightly sealed wide mouth jar or container with shaker top for 1-2 days before using to let aroma blend well. Apply this natural deodorant powder with puff daily or as desired.

 Natural Deodorant Spray Recipe: mix 8 drops each of clary sage essential oil, bergamot essential oil, lavender essential oil (or use your favorite essential oil fragrance), and 2 oz. of distilled Witch hazel in a 2 oz. glass spray bottle, close, label, mix well and use daily as a deodorant.

Can drink sage tea, fennel tea, or parsley tea. Steep one teaspoon of herb in a cup of hot water for 5-10 minutes. Strain the leaves and drink tea once or twice a day.

Note: Sage must not be used by a pregnant or nursing mother.

Om Healing………..Uma
(Founder of AromaWellness)
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