When “body odor” becomes invisible to yourself

Have you ever wondered why other people can easily detect your body odor , but you can barely smell it? This is a common phenomenon in the psychology of smell , called “olfactory adaptation.” When exposed to your own body odor for a long time, your brain gradually reduces its response, making you no longer able to smell it clearly.

This explains why some people think they “have no smell,” while others can easily detect it.

Olfactory adaptation – a natural defense mechanism

This phenomenon is scientifically known as olfactory adaptation . Research by Dalton and Wysocki, Chemical Senses (1996) shows that when exposed to a certain smell repeatedly, people will gradually “get used to” it and stop noticing it. This is the brain’s way of saving energy to focus on new smells – which can be warning signs of danger, such as smoke or gas.

That's why you often can't smell your own body odor , but are very sensitive to other people's odors.

Psychology and the Differences in Smell Perception

A study in the Journal of Neuroscience (2012) found that the olfactory system is closely linked to the brain region that processes emotions and memories. This makes the sense of smell highly personal and subjective. Body odor can be a “familiar smell” to you, but unpleasant to those around you.

This is also the reason why many people do not realize their odor problem until someone points it out.

Why should we pay attention to body odor in social life?

“Getting used to body odor” can lead to awkward situations in communication, especially in the office environment or crowded places. Even if you feel normal, others can still clearly sense body odor , directly affecting your confidence, personal image and social relationships.

Therefore, understanding the causes of body odor and how to treat it scientifically is very important.

How to effectively remove body odor

Dermatologists recommend maintaining daily personal hygiene, choosing cool clothes, eating healthy and especially using specialized deodorants.

Men can choose Breeze Spray Invisible Protection – helps deodorize the body for 48 hours, does not leave yellow stains on clothes, especially suitable for light-colored shirts. Women can trust Breeze Vapo The Verde 75ml – Gas-free, alcohol-free formula, fresh green tea scent helps to effectively deodorize body odor while still being gentle on the skin.

Conclude

According to studies in the psychology of odor , getting used to your own body odor is a natural phenomenon. However, this does not mean that body odor disappears, but only that your brain has "adapted". To avoid awkward situations, proactively learn how to deodorize your body to suit your needs and choose effective products like Breeze to always maintain confidence in daily communication.