JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE July issue | Page 16

trigger body odor. So does alcohol and caffeine. They are associated with odor problem as these foods cause you to sweat a lot. So you probably would want to cut back on them. Lemon juice Lemon juice is an universal remedy. It works effectively in getting rid of personal odor. This is because lemon juice contains citric acid, an active ingredient that makes your skin acidic when applied. With the presence of acid, the growth of bacteria becomes limited. Apply lemon juice on the areas you sweat a lot on daily basis. Lime juice Contrary to lemon juice, lime juice is a little more acidic. It rarely causes irritation and works better in getting rid of odors. To try this remedy, halve a lime, and rub it onto your underarm and other odor-prone areas. Do this daily before going to bed. Shower as usual the next morning and make sure to powder and deodorize yourself. Holy basils for underarm odor In India, holy basil is used as remedy for many conditions especial flu and lung cold. To use basil for body odor, you need to first crush some holy basil leaves. Later, mix in a few drops of tea tree oil and apply to your underarm. Leave it to dry and rinse off. You don’t need to soap your underarm after that. But you may use a deodorant after rinsing off. Corn starch Corn starch especially when mixed with some lemon juice does miracle to your body. It