Perspiring or sweating plays a vital role in maintaining normal health because it helps our bodies:
eliminate toxins
maintain the balance of salt levels
regulate the body temperature
On average we lose around 500ml - 1 litre of liquid a day through our skin, depending on what we may be doing, weather, etc. This normally evaporates quickly, and our skin and clothes are not overly affected. When we exert ourselves by exercising, we are generally aware that we perspire more. Perspiration can also happen through the release of adrenaline due to fear or worry, or when you are in a warmer environment. Some people may also have underlying conditions that cause excessive sweating.
An Interesting thing about perspiration is that it is almost odourless when it's fresh. It’s when it stays on the skin it develops the well-known sweaty, body odour. Perspiration creates an environment where bacteria breed in the warm, moist, and nutrient-rich conditions, creating that smell. The reason the smell is usually stronger in your armpits, and feet is because those are the areas that are usually hidden away from light, and they’re warmer and damper.
Our skin is covered in bacteria, some of which is good for us and some that isn’t. The bacteria, and microorganisms that live on our skin create a skin microbiome. Our armpits are no exception. To keep your skin healthy, you need a balanced and healthy skin microbiome. Too much bad armpit bacteria causes body odour and can also cause sensitivity and irritation. Good bacteria form part of your natural first line of defence against bad bacteria. They also prevent the bad bacteria from taking over, which may cause skin inflammation, sensitivity, and irritation.
Most of us use deodorants to help fight that dreaded body odour and for the most they help keep that smell at bay, but they don’t always look after your skin microbiome. So, it’s kind of like putting a band aid on the issue. Aiming for healthy skin microbiome can help reduce body odour and produce less irritated and sensitive skin.
NO-BO is a natural deodorant that is made with specific ingredients to aid in the natural process of creating healthy underarm microbiomes. Working with your body to create a healthier you.
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