There’s no single ideal frequency for showers, so long as you take them at least 2 or 3 times a week. Some people shower every day, while others opt for every other day, depending on their body’s needs and lifestyle.
If you don’t want to wash your hair every day (many say it leads to dry and damaged hair), use dry shampoo to freshen your hair on days you don’t wash. It’s composed of powders that absorb the oil that makes your hair look greasy.
Be sure you aren’t accidentally wearing too many scents. Your deodorant, hairspray, and lip balm might all be scented. Try to choose primarily unscented products and stick to one or two main scents between the lotion and perfume.
Consider using a combination of deodorant and antiperspirant, especially if you tend to sweat a lot from your armpits. Deodorants come in solid sticks, gel sticks, or sprays. You also buy natural rock deodorant or even make your own using baking soda and coconut oil. You can use an unscented deodorant if you plan to use perfumes and scented lotions since you don’t want to introduce too many scents at once.
Don’t shake your perfume bottle, allowing air to saturate it and decrease its intensity. Store your perfume in a cool, dark place. Light and heat cause the perfume to break down, reducing its quality and intensity. Citrus scents dissipate faster than others. Choose a more concentrated perfume with a heavy base scent that’ll last you all day. Don’t wear too much perfume. It can be overpowering and irritating, and some people around you may be allergic.
Eating a lot of broccoli, nuts, and legumes can also cause you to become gassy and affect your smell. If you know you’ll be eating strong-smelling food that day, brush your teeth after eating and (if possible) rinse with mouthwash for good measure.
Choose a breath-freshening mouthwash that doesn’t have alcohol and rinse your mouth out whenever you need a quick fix. Alcohol in mouthwash can dry out your mouth, leading to conditions that cause bad breath. Carry breath mints that you can pop last minute when you want your breath to smell sweet. See the dentist regularly to take care of issues like plaque buildup, so you don’t end up with chronic bad breath.
When possible, wear socks with your shoes. Going without socks makes your feet sweat more, leading to bad odors. Carry an extra pair of socks to change into later in the day, just in case. Have a separate pair of shoes you use when you work out, rather than wearing your running shoes to school or work.
Make sure you wash most of your clothes after each use. Only wear jeans, pajamas, and outer clothes multiple times before washing (assuming they don’t get dirty). Check out your bags, backpacks, hats, and other accessories. Wash these items every once in a while, especially if you use them every day. You might want to carry a few backup items to change into if you’re out all day. Some people like to keep a fresh pair of underwear, tights, socks, or an undershirt on hand for emergencies.
Alternatively, you could mix a few drops of essential oil with water and spray your sheets with that. Keep the rest of your space clean, too. Put all your dirty clothes in a closed hamper, and hang up or fold your clean clothes for storage instead of letting them stay in a pile.
