Can't Get Rid Of Underarms Sweat And Odor? Here's How You Can Manage It

Having smelly and sweaty underarms is not normally a cause for concern. However, it can create anxiety and inconvenience even in mundane situations. Not only does armpit sweat make you smell bad, but it also makes you unattractive to other people.

Fortunately, there are ways to ensure that you can keep your underarms fresh and good-smelling every day. These include using naturally-made deodorants and deodorant sprays such as those from Freedom. Before knowing what these awesome products can do to your underarms, let us first know what causes sweat and odor to form on them and how to treat and prevent that from happening.

Causes of Sweating and Odor on Underarms

Knowing your enemy is key to tackling it properly. In this case, it is a good idea to know what causes sweating on your armpits before doing anything.

According to Healthline, your body is covered with sweat glands because sweating is a normal part of the bodily process (it helps you cool down after all). There are two main types of sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine glands.

Unlike eccrine glands which cover most of your body and are directly open on the skin surface, apocrine glands are present in areas with lots of hair follicles, such as the groin and armpit. The latter operates mainly under stress, secreting an odorless fluid that begins to develop an unpleasant smell once in contact with bacteria on your skin. They start working in puberty, in which time you start noticing body odor.

Treating and Preventing Sweat and Odor on Underarms

Treatment depends on what caused the body odor and how severe it is. That odor can be a result of hygiene or not using the right products. In some cases, it may be a result of a treatable medical condition.

Using an over-the-counter (OTC) deodorant or antiperspirant daily after a shower is your best bet when remedying bad underarm odor. However, both have different effects. While antiperspirants help reduce produced sweat by temporarily blocking sweat-releasing pores, deodorants help stop sweat from becoming smelly. These products are often made of alcohol that turns your skin acidic, stopping odor-causing bacterial from forming.

As for prevention, there are different ways to keep your underarms from smelling bad. These include but not limited to:

• Showering daily with soap or after working out/playing sports
• Wearing cotton, linen, moisture-wicking blends and other loose-fitting and breathable fabrics
• Practicing stress management and anxiety-reducing techniques

Natural Deodorants

Along with the preventative anti-funk techniques above and as good alternatives to OTC deodorants, Freedom's deodorants and deodorant spray are great for more natural sweat and odor prevention for your underarms. Not only are they made of natural ingredients, but they are free of phthalates, parabens, gluten and aluminum -- all of which are found in many OTC deodorants and antiperspirants. You can choose between the following products below:

1. Freedom Natural Deodorant

This all-natural deodorant is formulated with coconut oil and shea butter for a good moisturizing effect that results in softer and smoother skin, along with natural clays and powders that keep your underarms clean, dry and free of odors.

You can choose within its various scents, including "floral-fresh" Lavender Citrus and "zesty" Bergamot Mint. It is also available unscented for those with extra sensitive skin.

2. Freedom Travel Mini Deodorant

The Freedom Travel Mini Deodorant is an ideal deodorant for those who are always on the go. It has all the benefits of the Natural Deodorant -- all packed in a TSA-approved bag-friendly package.

3. Freedom Everywhere Deodorant Spray

This product is for those who want their odor protection to go beyond their armpits. Made of essential oils and magnesium to refresh and calm your body, this spray complements well with the Freedom Natural Deodorant, and can be used on surfaces such as yoga mats, coffee tables and even air as it contains bacteria-fighting Witch hazel.

By following good health and lifestyle choices and using Freedom's deodorants and deodorant sprays, you can make sure that you will be free of sweaty and smelly underarms each and every day.