Last Updated on May 15, 2020
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Did you know that sweat has practically no smell? It is true. The sweat that leaves the body through the sweat glands (eccrine and apocrine) is composed of water, cellular debris, and some salts that do not decompose.
However, the production of smelly sweat – and it is not only after physical exercise, occurs when sweat is exposed to the action of bacteria and fungi, especially in environments of heat, humidity, and lack of light.
What are the causes of smelly sweat? That’s what we’re going to show you next when we present you the top 7 reasons that explain your smelly sweat. Besides, we will also show you how to get rid of stinky sweat.
1. Poor Personal Hygiene – Don’t Neglect Your Hygiene Habits
Poor personal hygiene, such as not showering regularly, not washing your teeth at the end of meals or refreshing yourself after exercising, can lead to the growth of fungi and bacteria in various regions of the body. This accumulation of dirt and impurities leads to the appearance of a bad odor, and it can be very difficult to control.
To know how to get rid of bad odor, you need to adjust your hygiene routine. You need to make sure that you take regular baths, use deodorant, and clean clothes every day. You can also use an odorless antibacterial soap because perfumed products make body odors more unpleasant.
• Women’s Bras
How often do you, as a woman, put your bras on to wash? Especially the gym bras? The truth is that most women do not wash their bras regularly, and it is precisely there that there is a great accumulation of fungi and bacteria.
So, don’t forget to wash the bra regularly, preferably with hydrogen peroxide, so that everything is clean and disinfected.
• And the Feet?
If there is a region of the body that can smell bad after a workout sweat, for example, it is the feet. They are “stored” in tennis or other types of shoes and are always in a dark, humid or hot environment, which is the perfect condition for the growth of bacteria and fungi.
