How to Detox Your Armpits - Green Tidings

How to Detox Your Armpits

Are you interested in beginning your journey to natural and green skincare products? Well, if you’re ready to use natural deodorant, you may need to detoxify your armpits. Why is this? Conventional deodorant causes you to stop sweating by the use of aluminum chloride, which closes up your sweat pores so you can’t sweat. If you’ve used conventional deodorant for years, your skin might not know what to do if you stop using antiperspirant. It could sweat too much, causing you embarrassment and frustration. Further, frequent use of antiperspirant can actually change the microbiome of the bacteria in your underarms, causing your body odor to smell differently or more pungent. For this reason, it’s best to detoxify your armpits before you begin to use a natural deodorant. In this post, we’ll detail the steps to correctly detoxifying your armpits so you can begin using a natural deodorant. If you’re interested in using natural deodorant, shop Green Tidings’ all natural, organic deodorant. Safe for the entire family and highly effective, you’ll enjoy healthy armpits and the satisfaction of using a nontoxic skincare product. Shop our website now!


Why Do I Need to Detox?

It’s important to detox your armpits to correctly balance the bacteria so that when you sweat, the odor won’t be unpleasant or especially strong. If you don’t correctly detox, you may find yourself smelling awful or sweating profusely for a few weeks. While some people might not mind, it could affect coworkers, friends, or family members adversely. It’s best to detox before you begin to use natural deodorant so you don’t scare away others.


Wear Natural Fibers

When you’re detoxing, it’s a great idea to wear natural fibers such as cotton, linen, bamboo, and flax. These materials are lightweight, which will keep you cooler. They are also breathable. Breathability will allow your body to cool down faster than a synthetic fiber would allow.


Watch What You Eat

Did you know that certain foods will make you smell good or bad? Fried foods, pork, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and starchy foods will definitely contribute to more offensive body odor. If you want to do as much as possible to neutralize your body’s odor, try eating a vegetarian diet full of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. If you really want to watch your body odor, consume plenty of leafy greens. However, make sure that you don’t eat too much onion or garlic because these two foods can definitely make you smell stronger.


Dry Off After a Shower

Moist or wet areas are breeding grounds for bacteria, so make sure that you completely dry your underarms after you’re finished washing them. This will definitely decrease the chance of bacteria having a place to thrive, and will allow you to be able to apply deodorant quickly. It is important to note, however, that if you do shave your armpits regularly that you wait at least 12 hours before applying deodorant. This is because micro cuts and irritation can be a result of shaving, and applying a deodorant could cause more irritation.


Drink Water

Dehydration can seriously affect your body odor level and scent. If you’re not detoxifying your body through plenty of water consumption, you may smell worse. Make sure that you’re drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day, and drink more if you’re physically active or outside during a warm day.


Eat Probiotics

Probiotics will definitely help to reduce your body odor and help with detoxification by strengthening your gut health with “good” bacteria. If you have an excess of bad bacteria in your body, you may experience more body odor. Good bacteria will help you to smell better and experience less body odor. Kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and other fermented foods are great ways to boost the good bacteria in your gut.


Try a Clay Mask

If you want to detoxify your system faster, you can use a bentonite clay mask. Bentonite clay is an affordable natural clay that can be purchased at health food stores and online, and it is an excellent way to detoxify your body. You can mix the clay with water, apple cider vinegar, or another liquid and apply the clay mask to your armpits. Once it’s dry, you can rinse it off or wash your underarms in the shower. You may notice less smell, decreased sweating, and even brighter skin. This should only be done once per week to avoid irritation and it’s best to wait at least 24 hours after shaving to use the mask.


Use Natural Deodorant

Once your detox is complete, it’s time to use your natural deodorant. There are plenty of options out there, so it’s best to do your research to choose the right formula for you. Remind yourself that a little sweat is nothing to worry about, and you can quickly wash your armpits if you feel like the smell is too much. If you feel that your body odor is getting out of hand, you can always detox again to get your body back to a neutral state. As a general rule of thumb, it’s best to eat whole foods and plenty of fruits and vegetables to keep your body functioning well.

Transitioning to an all natural, organic deodorant can be scary for some people, but by correctly detoxing your armpits, you can enjoy using a natural deodorant and the benefits that come along with it. Shop Green Tidings today to find the right deodorant for you!


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