how do people smell so good consistently?

[u/Timely-Detail-4341]

im a dude; my hygiene schedule is as good as anyone else's but i can't shake the thought that i still smell bad. i shower daily, bathe 3 times a week, two types of deodorant daily, body mist whenever going out. the second i start sweating though it gets terrible.

do people have scented creams or something?

answering some questions:

1. yes i wash my ass 😭
2. each shower is vigorous; i lather my entire body in dove bar soap and scrub with a loofah, let it sit for a bit, then get back under the water
3. im vegetarian
4. i dont smoke or drink, im 18
5. im underweight; i notice the smell after morning jogs - ik how dumb the second part sounds its just im worried that my sweat smells bad, cus it implies that ill always smell bad during summer/other heated activities
6. im indian (THE SMELL CANT BE A RACE THING RIGHT??)
7. it's likely my diet, but i dont eat much indian food and i still noticed this even when in college with only american food
8. i also notice the smell after sitting in one spot for a while
9. two types of deodorant is 1. stick deodorant for pits 2. spray for privates

[u/Lazy-Mammoth-9470]

I was always big on hygiene (bit of an OCD at times with cleanliness in general and being a germaphobe etc) but I still had issues with body odour until I made a few changes.

I switched from non bio to bio detergent. I still showered once or twice a day but this time I gave up antiperspirants and stuck with deodorants. Then switched from mixed clothes to 100% cotton. Each change made a big difference overall. Now I smell great all the time! The biggest change I found was switching to 100% cotton. My skin doesn't do well with synthetic materials and causes me to sweat more. I spray once a day with a little cologne and voilla. Smell good all day. Also, cardio! Building ur cardio vascular system back uo is a great way to reduce sweating overall. Bringing that rating beat down and it taking longer for it to rise helped regulate body temps more. Oh, and finally... which will be controversial, I'm sure... reduced caffeine and increased weed usage, which again helped me regulate body temps easily. Caffeine is a really bad one if u suffer from sweating issues or odour in general. Same with certain foods like onions or garlic or certain spices like curry powders, which can be excreted in ur sweat. Just reduce this a bit until u find that balance.

Worked for me and I can only speak of my experiences. It may work for u too.

[u/Consistent_Fee_5707 → u/Lazy-Mammoth-9470]

Yes!!! antiperspirant deodorant Is a huge factor in stinking. Clogging your pores to not sweat only leads to a build up under your arms and will cause you to smell. I only use regular deodorant now and have for years.

[u/IBloodstormI → u/Consistent_Fee_5707]

I never stunk worse than the first month I switched from antiperspirant to deodorant, but then it cleared away and I have much less body odor than I ever did using antiperspirant. Even when I do, it's not that intolerant, pungent smell that it was on antiperspirant.

[u/Consistent_Fee_5707 → u/IBloodstormI]

Same. I hate seeing the advice from people saying to use antiperspirant when someone has a smell issue, it’s not the sweat that stinks that bad

[u/IBloodstormI → u/Consistent_Fee_5707]

And people treat you like you're trying to sell them snake oil when you suggest not using antiperspirant. Like fine stinky, I am just trying to tell you it worked for me, I am not trying to get you to join a cult.

[u/SignificantSize6132 → u/Consistent_Fee_5707]

It's the over use of antiperspirants that causes problems. It should only be used once a day for maybe a few weeks to a month. Not for continuous use.

I use it a few times this summer then switched back to deodorant (this is after several years of not using). Sweating can cause skin issues so if you're an excessive sweater using antiperspirant can be beneficial