Pro Tip: Don't use store-bought deodorant
Its toxic, harmful, and inhibits one of your most important detox pathways
Here's what to use instead:
Its toxic, harmful, and inhibits one of your most important detox pathways
Here's what to use instead:
First off, there’s a difference between smelling like sh*t and having natural body odor
Sweat doesn't smell. The bacterial decomposition of sweat is what makes you smell
Your odor is also determined by your:
1. Diet
2. Digestion
Sweat doesn't smell. The bacterial decomposition of sweat is what makes you smell
Your odor is also determined by your:
1. Diet
2. Digestion
Different foods create different metabolites. Some of these are excreted in sweat, like trimethylamine (TMA)
An altered gut microbiota can result in metabolite conversion that leads to bad odor (eg TMA into TMAO)
An altered gut microbiota can result in metabolite conversion that leads to bad odor (eg TMA into TMAO)
So if you have an altered skin/gut microbiota, your chances of smelling like a gym bag are amplified.
There’s also a genetic component. eg, Trimethylaminuria: a genetic disorder commonly known as "fish odor syndrome."
But more likely than not it's your diet & microbiota
There’s also a genetic component. eg, Trimethylaminuria: a genetic disorder commonly known as "fish odor syndrome."
But more likely than not it's your diet & microbiota
Some foods contain pungent compounds that get release through sweat:
• Garlic
• Curry
• Broccoli
• Eggs
• Asparagus
Ditch the sulfur on date night
• Garlic
• Curry
• Broccoli
• Eggs
• Asparagus
Ditch the sulfur on date night
Ok so diet aside, what are some things you can do naturally to smell less like a D3 locker room?
1. Sweat more
1. Sweat more
Unclog your pores, flush out those stinky metabolites. Just make sure you scrub down after so you don’t reabsorb all the gunk you just sweat out
I workout midday, sweat my ass off, then hop in the ocean. The sea water is neutralizing & sand exfoliates
I workout midday, sweat my ass off, then hop in the ocean. The sea water is neutralizing & sand exfoliates
2. Use natural oils
Olive oil, coconut oil, & Tallow. These are good odor neutralizers & have antimicrobial properties. They help you maintain skin integrity as well as slowing down the bacterial decomposition process of sweat
Olive oil, coconut oil, & Tallow. These are good odor neutralizers & have antimicrobial properties. They help you maintain skin integrity as well as slowing down the bacterial decomposition process of sweat
3. Ditch synthetic fabrics
Polyester in particular. It’s a breeding ground for bacteria. Choose breathable natural fibers like cotton.
Ideally, wear as few clothes as possible
Polyester in particular. It’s a breeding ground for bacteria. Choose breathable natural fibers like cotton.
Ideally, wear as few clothes as possible
“But Noah, why live a natural & healthy lifestyle when I can just buy old spice at my local Target?”
I’m glad you asked, anon.
Store-bought antiperspirant is moronic
I’m glad you asked, anon.
Store-bought antiperspirant is moronic
Humans evolved to sweat for a reason. It’s how we thermoregulate & eliminate toxins. You’re actively inhibiting this process because you want to smell like wolf thorn?
Not only are you blocking seat ducts, you’re blocking them with aluminum. Moronic!
Lymphatic system aside, aluminum exposure has been linked to conditions like breast cancer & Alzheimer’s, and even autism. I’d rather smell a little musty
Lymphatic system aside, aluminum exposure has been linked to conditions like breast cancer & Alzheimer’s, and even autism. I’d rather smell a little musty
If you’re really wanting to cool it on the pit sweat, here’s a few natural options:
Magnesium Chloride & Lime juice: It works great, deodorizes & reduces perspiration
Magnesium Chloride & Lime juice: It works great, deodorizes & reduces perspiration
Coconut oil:
Coconut oil is antimicrobial but also minorly comedogenic. It’ll clog your sweat ducts (in a non-toxic manner) while also killing off bad bacteria
Coconut oil is antimicrobial but also minorly comedogenic. It’ll clog your sweat ducts (in a non-toxic manner) while also killing off bad bacteria
Baking soda:
sodium bicarbonate is alkaline & can neutralize odor-causing acids on the skin. It also absorbs some of that excess sweat. Mix it into a paste & dab a bit on the pits
sodium bicarbonate is alkaline & can neutralize odor-causing acids on the skin. It also absorbs some of that excess sweat. Mix it into a paste & dab a bit on the pits
If you’re looking for a pre-made natural option, I recommend VanMan’s Coconut Magnesium Deodorant
vanman.shop
vanman.shop
Body odor is influenced in part by pheromones. The more you can remove toxins & contaminants causing unnecessary stench, the more you can let those pheromones communicate.
Same logic applies to cologne. Use natural oils & aromas, avoid synthetics. I've been rocking solscents with great success
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