Exercising helps the body stay healthy, but if you don’t pay attention to hygiene after a workout, body odor can become an “enemy” that makes you lose points in the eyes of others – and yourself. Preventing bad odor doesn’t stop at deodorizing before exercising, but also requires careful care after exercise so that the bad odor doesn’t “come back and be worse than before”.
1. Don't let sweat dry naturally
Many people have the habit of sitting down, wrapping themselves in a towel, or scrolling through their phones after a workout without showering right away. However, leaving sweat to dry on the skin is the perfect environment for bacteria to grow and cause odor. You should dry yourself with a clean towel, then shower as soon as possible after your workout.
2. Bathe in cool water instead of hot water
Cool water helps soothe your skin, lowers your body temperature, and tightens your pores – which is essential after sweating a lot. Hot water can dry out your skin and stimulate your sweat glands to work harder after a shower.
3. Thoroughly clean areas with large sweat glands
Especially the armpits, groin, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet – these are areas that contain apocrine sweat glands and are prone to odor. Use a mild shower gel or mild antibacterial soap to clean these areas.
4. Change underwear & workout clothes immediately after workout
Re-wearing sweaty clothes is a common cause of body odor that lingers throughout the day. Always have a fresh set of clothes to change into after you shower.
5. Lightly moisturize the underarm area before reapplying deodorant.
After bathing and drying, the skin in the armpit area often becomes dry and easily irritated. You can choose a deodorant with added skin care ingredients, which both protects the skin and keeps the body fragrant all day long.
Suggestions for effective deodorants after exercise
For men:
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Breeze Spray Dry Protection : The product helps control odor for 48 hours, dries quickly, suitable for people who exercise vigorously.
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Breeze Squeeze Sporting : Aluminum salt free, fresh fragrance, ideal for regular sports players.
For women:
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Breeze Neutro Roll-On : Alcohol-free, with avocado oil to soothe underarms, suitable for sensitive skin or after waxing.
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Breeze Perfect Beauty Vapo : No gas, no alcohol, sweet and seductive scent - gentle but still effective deodorant.
Conclude
Don’t let body odor “hold back” your comfort after each workout. Proper post-workout care not only helps you feel cleaner and more confident, but also keeps your underarm skin healthy, smooth and free of dark spots. Start by showering early, changing into clean clothes and choosing the right deodorant – small changes make a big difference!