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We&rsquo;ve all been there: it&rsquo;s 40 degrees out, the sweat won&rsquo;t stop, and suddenly your own T-shirt starts betraying you. But before you reach for another aluminum-packed antiperspirant, let&rsquo;s break down what&rsquo;s actually going on &mdash; and how you can fix it without clogging your pores or wrecking your skin.
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So, here&rsquo;s the deal: you&rsquo;re not smelling because you&rsquo;re sweating. You&rsquo;re smelling because your apocrine sweat (the thick, hormone-activated stuff) is feeding the natural bacteria on your skin. That combo is what gives off body odor &mdash; especially when it&rsquo;s hot and your sweat just sits there.
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Now, your lifestyle plays a huge role. If you&rsquo;re eating overly processed food and barely hydrating, your body&rsquo;s pushing out more toxins &mdash; which makes you smell stronger. But if you&rsquo;re loading up on leafy greens, citrus, probiotics, and antioxidants? Your sweat&rsquo;s literally cleaner.
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And yes &mdash; your hormones are in on this too. Right before your period (luteal phase), your apocrine glands kick up and you may naturally smell a little different. Totally normal, totally manageable.
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So what do you do?
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Ditch antiperspirants. Blocking your sweat glands with chemicals and metals? Not the move. Sweating is healthy &mdash; the goal is to manage the odor, not erase the function. If you&rsquo;re ready to fully transition, go deodorant-free. Expect 2&ndash;4 weeks of detox (you&rsquo;ll smell at first, then not at all). But this only works if your diet is clean, your skin is cared for, and you&rsquo;re super consistent.
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Still want to use a product?
Go natural. Choose deodorants with magnesium, zinc, or botanical ingredients that let your body breathe. And if you&rsquo;re dealing with BO and body acne, try a benzoyl peroxide cleanser &mdash; game-changer.
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Bottom line: You don&rsquo;t need to fear sweat &mdash; you just need to understand it. Support your body, detox the toxins, and let your natural scent be clean, fresh, and totally yours.

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