Title: Fragrance Is Healthy, Here’s What You Should Know
1Fragrance Is Healthy, Heres What You Should Know
2- All animals release natural body odor its a
biological part of existence that many people
have forgotten is natural and healthy. Some
animals utilize smells to send out warning
signals to other animals and mark their
territory. In humans, babies associate with their
mothers through smell, and adults can distinguish
fragrances for picking mates. Quite often,
whether youre a kid at soccer practice, getting
ready for a job interview, or wearing a thin gray
shirt on a hot day, sweat is often associated
with body odor and embarrassment. However, sweat
itself has no odor. Body odor is actually
directly related to your digestion and is
affected by your lifestyle, diet and even your
surroundings. The fragrance you give off is a
natural and healthy phenomenon, which is better
understood than it is masked, so here are some
useful tips you can use to better understand why
it happens.
3Sweet, Sweet, Sweat
Sweat is produced by two glands The Eccrine
glands that produce sweat that is mostly water,
and the Apocrine glands that release sweat with
fatty acids and proteins. Logically, the latter
produces the smellier sweat. Eccrine glands are
all over your body while Apocrine glands are
located in more hidden, damp placesthe
underarms, under the feet, the palms and the
groin. The Eccrine simply releases sweat as a
reflex to cool the body the apocrine glands also
produce sweat but under mental pressure such as
anxiety, nervousness, or fear. What most dont
realise is that its the bacteria that feed on
the nutrients being released in apocrine sweat
that are the cause of bad odor, as the bacteria
release an odorous gas when they feed.
4Male Fragrance is More Pungent
- Men have been known to have a stronger body odor
because they have more glands than women. With
more glands, more sweat is produced, and a
theres greater opportunity to smell. On average
men have more muscle, which keeps their bodies
warmerwomen, as a result, have developed a
faster cooling system and this allows them to
utilize their Eccrine system more than men. Men
also have more testosterone, which also produces
more Apocrine sweat. As a result, its typical
that men have more of a body fragrance than women.
5What You Eat Affects Your Smell
- Food plays a large role in influencing body
fragrance. Pungent foods like curries, garlic,
onions and meat are especially effective body
odor makers. In addition, chili, alcohol and
caffeine are all responsible for more pungent
sweat. Other contributors that are related to a
more odorous body fragrance are eliminating carbs
from your diet and adding more fiber to your diet.
6Natural Alternatives for a More Pleasant Smell
- Because smell is such an important part of life,
there are thousands of perfumes and fragrances
developed to mask, cover, attract and compliment
human odor. Its evident that different people
have different scents, so when choosing a
fragrance the chemistry will not have the same
effect on you as on someone else. There are even
theories that were subconsciously trying to
attract a mate when we choose a fragrance
different scents attract a certain type of
personality!
7- If youre looking for a more natural remedy for
your smell, then here are some tips that may
help - Brush your tongue as well as the roof of your
mouth only brushing your teeth and not your
tongue will allow bacteria to grow in your mouth. - Stop chewing gum it causes your digestive system
to create gas. - Dont wear spandex and sweat locking clothing
longer than needed. - Avoid wearing closed toe shoes for long periods
of time. (It keeps a warm and moist environment
where bacteria thrive.) - Be sure to towel off completely in the Apocrine
gland locations. This is where bacteria like to
grow, especially when its damp.
8- Embrace Your Body Odor
- Remember, body fragrance and odor is natural.
There are many things that contribute to your
body odor, such as diet, exercise and grooming
techniques. If you dont want to wear deodorants
or perfumes there are plenty of natural
alternatives on the market that you can use
instead. Above all, remember that your smell is
part of your primal makeup, so get in touch with
your wild side
9Questions?
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