6 Hygiene Essentials You're Probably MISSING

If you want people to remember how good you smell, start using these six hygiene habits. And before we go any further, yes, my voice is a little raspy because I'm getting over a cold. Please don't come for me. Just listen. Number one. If you don't do this, wash with an antibacterial soap. Body odor isn't caused by sweat alone. It's the bacteria on your skin mixing with the sweat that creates the smell. Using an antibacterial soap essentially helps remove the bacteria, leaving you feeling cleaner and smelling fresh. Number two. Trim your body and underarm hair. Body hair can trap oil, sweat, and bacteria throughout the day. Keeping it trimmed reduces odor and makes it easier to stay clean. It even allows your deodorant to work more effectively. Number three. Wash your hands and keep your fingernails clean. Your hands touch hundreds of surfaces every single day, so they collect a lot of dirt and bacteria. Clean hands and trimmed nails not only improve hygiene, they also show people that you pay attention to the small details. Number four. Never skip deodorant. The deodorant controls odor before it starts, which is why you should use it in your everyday routine. Cologne should be used to enhance your scent, not cover up body odor. Number five. Use toner on your underarms. After I shower, I usually like to use toner on my underarms because it can help remove leftover oil, sweat, and buildup that your soap may have missed. It leaves your skin feeling cleaner and it helps keep your underarms fresh throughout the day. Number six. Wear clean clothes every day. Even after you shower, wearing clothes that you wore yesterday can hold onto sweat, bacteria, and also odors. Putting on clean clothes every day is an easy way to smell fresh from morning to night. So go ahead and run those cycles. Smelling good is not about buying expensive cologne. It's really about building simple hygiene habits that work every single day.