Dr. Aamna Adel, a consultant dermatologist and skin and hair loss specialist, according to her Instagram bio, continues to share her thoughts on improving skin and hair health on her Instagram profile, dermatologist_adel. Aamna recently shared tips on how we can smell fresh throughout the day. “They smell like that girl. Goodbye body odor. Let me know if you try any of these steps,” Amna wrote, sharing four hacks to keep us smelling fresh and fabulous all day long.
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Glycolic acid
“You can use it for smelly feet. It lowers the pH of your skin, reducing the bacteria that cause sweat odor. Because, believe it or not, sweat doesn’t actually smell, but when it mixes with the bacteria on your skin, it causes body odor,” Aamna said in the video.
Benzyl peroxide
We can use it two or three times every week, she added. We should use it for acne on the face, back and buttocks. It can be used to wash several times a week to leave us smelling fresh.
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Apply antiperspirants at night
The dermatologist said that although it may sound strange, it is very effective. At night, the sweat glands are the least active, so the antiperspirant will absorb better and leave us smelling fresh throughout the day.
Aquaphor or Vaseline before fragrance
If we apply something like Aquaphor or petroleum jelly before applying the fragrance, it stops how quickly the fragrance evaporates, she added. We must have noticed that after a few hours the scent disappears, but Vaseline delays evaporation and keeps the smell fresh longer.
In an earlier interview with HT Lifestyle, Harmeet Singh, VP of Marketing, Product and Digital, The Body Shop (South Asia), shared that choosing the right time to apply your fragrance can help it last longer. “Applying fragrance immediately after showering or bathing, while your skin retains a hint of moisture, promotes better adherence and longevity of fragrance. Remember to refrain from rubbing the perfume into the skin as this can break down the fragrance molecules and change the perceived scent,” added Harmeet Singh.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
