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Aging skin is thinner and more sensitive, making it more susceptible to irritation and odor when damp.
What helps:
Pat dry carefully. Use a cool hairdryer or fan for hard-to-reach areas. Some women find light body powder helpful (unscented or antifungal).
4. Using Perfume to Mask Odor Instead of Addressing It
Layering fragrance over body odor often makes the smell stronger and more unpleasant, not better.
Why it matters:
Perfume interacts chemically with sweat and bacteria, sometimes creating a sharp or sour scent.
What helps:
Focus on odor prevention first. Apply perfume only to clean, dry skin and use it sparingly.
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Aging skin is thinner and more sensitive, making it more susceptible to irritation and odor when damp.
What helps:
Pat dry carefully. Use a cool hairdryer or fan for hard-to-reach areas. Some women find light body powder helpful (unscented or antifungal).
4. Using Perfume to Mask Odor Instead of Addressing It
Layering fragrance over body odor often makes the smell stronger and more unpleasant, not better.
Why it matters:
Perfume interacts chemically with sweat and bacteria, sometimes creating a sharp or sour scent.
What helps:
Focus on odor prevention first. Apply perfume only to clean, dry skin and use it sparingly.
Continue reading…
8. Infrequent Washing of Towels, Sheets, and Clothing
Even freshly showered skin can pick up odors from unwashed fabrics.
Why it matters:
Bacteria and oils build up on bedding and towels and transfer back onto the body.
What helps:
