We all know that armpit odor is not a life-threatening disease, however it causes many severe psychological obstacles for sufferers, especially when appearing in crowds or public places. add. Therefore, finding a way to completely treat armpit odor and remove unpleasant odors from the body is what everyone with armpit odor wants.
1. Effects of treating underarm odor with alum
In Sino-Vietnamese, alum is also known by the names ma xi phan, crushed stone, clear phap, phat stone, etc. Alum is not strange, this is a form of crystalline salt with different shapes and sizes, large and small. best. Alum is clear white or milky white, has a sour taste, and is soluble in water. For a long time, alum has been commonly used to treat a number of diseases including eliminating phlegm, eliminating toxic boils, stopping bleeding, treating skin fungus, reducing vaginitis, etc.
Alum contains aluminum sulfate which has antiseptic and detoxifying effects, can help improve itching as well as reduce body odor extremely effectively. Besides, the ions contained in alum also have the effect of preventing precipitation that causes odors. Thanks to that, less secretions from the sweat glands are released, and the body also has less odor.
2. How to use alum to treat underarm odor?
Using alum to treat underarm odor is a method that is safe, benign, easy to do and highly effective while the cost is quite cheap. Patients need to persistently perform this therapy regularly to achieve the best results.
Below are ways to treat underarm odor using alum that patients can apply at home, compiled by APi from customers who have used it, or to speed up the results, you can try these products: APi deodorant rolls come in a variety of scents suitable for men and women:
Alum combined with lemon
The combination of lemon and alum is a very good treatment for underarm odor thanks to its effective antiseptic and deodorizing properties.
Lemons contain high levels of vitamin C, beneficial minerals and especially citric acid that can remove dead cells as well as dark spots in the armpit area. Not to mention, this ingredient also helps reduce sweat and eliminate unpleasant odors from the armpit area.
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Prepare 2 spoons of alum powder and half a lemon;
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Use lemon to gently rub on the smelly armpit area, then apply alum powder and massage gently for about 5 minutes;
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Wash the armpit area with water.
In addition to the skin under the arms, you can use alum and lemon to eliminate odors and improve sweating in the neck, feet, and hands.
Alum is in powdered and steamed form
Because alum is in solid form, its shape and size are not uniform, so when using alum to treat underarm odor, you need to grind the alum into fine powder to promote its ability to absorb sweat and deodorize.
You can use 50g of alum powder wrapped in cloth to gently rub the armpit area every day or you can use a cloth bag wrapped in alum powder to hold it in your armpit and leave it overnight.
Besides, patients can apply alum distillation to treat armpit odor very simply. When the alum arrives, break it into small lumps, put it in a clay pot and simmer until all the water molecules are gone, let the alum cool, then pound it finely and put it in a jar for later use. Every day after bathing, dry your body and then apply distilled alum to the armpit area regularly to treat armpit odor very effectively.
Alum and wormwood leaves
Mugwort is an herb used in many remedies to treat diseases thanks to its ability to stop bleeding, relieve pain, use vaginal steaming for women, effectively treat body odor, etc.
Combining alum and wormwood will help remove odor-causing waste from hair follicles, helping pores stay clear and clean.
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Wash fresh wormwood leaves, soak them in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then take them out and drain.
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Chop the wormwood finely then roast it with alum powder so that the essential oils in the wormwood leaves are released.
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Put the above mixture in a clean cloth bag, and heat it on the armpit skin until it is no longer hot. You should do this method every day to achieve the best results.
Alum mixed with ginger
Ginger is an ingredient in the Vietnamese family's kitchen. Since ancient times, in Oriental medicine, ginger has been a very good medicinal herb thanks to its spicy taste and warm nature, so it has the effect of dispelling cold, detoxifying, eliminating phlegm, and anti-inflammatory...
On the other hand, ginger is also an effective deodorant and antibacterial medicine, so if you have armpit odor, you can use alum combined with ginger.
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Crush 30g of alum and a piece of ginger, then use this mixture to gently massage the underarm area with bad odor.
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Leave it on for about 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Be careful not to use alum and ginger on skin with wounds or scratches because ginger is hot and spicy and will make the wound irritated and sore.
Alum with white wine
In Oriental medicine, white wine is also a medicine with high antiseptic and antibacterial properties. When combining white wine with alum, it will help clean away residue in pores, preventing clogged pores and inflammation.
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Dissolve a spoonful of alum powder into a bowl of pure white wine.
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Apply the mixture to your armpits, keep it for about 15 minutes and rinse with water.
People with thin and sensitive underarm skin should not apply this method to prevent the possibility of skin irritation.
3. Note when using alum to treat underarm odor
Treating underarm odor using alum has long been a folk method used by many people because it is both benign and cheap.
However, patients need to note the following to best maximize the effectiveness that this method brings:
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Using alum to treat underarm odor should be done consistently and regularly after bathing every day or on average 2-3 times a week to help the disease improve quickly and effectively.
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How to treat underarm odor using alum combined with different medicinal herbs will depend on each person's constitution and the new application will not cause skin irritation. In case you detect unusual symptoms while using alum, you should stop immediately and monitor. If necessary, you should immediately go to a medical facility for examination and treatment.
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Pay attention to clean body hygiene every day, wear comfortable, airy clothes, especially in areas that sweat a lot such as armpits, groin, hands, and feet.
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In armpit skin areas with scratches or open wounds, papillomas, fluid or pus, etc., avoid using alum to treat armpit odor.
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Drink enough water during the day (about 2 liters of water), supplement the body with natural vitamins and minerals from fresh fruits and vegetables to help balance body temperature, and reduce sweating. unpleasant smell.
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In case of severe armpit odor, it is best for patients to go to specialized medical facilities to find appropriate treatment methods.
In addition, avoid smoking, drinking alcohol as well as foods with strong odors such as onions, garlic, spicy foods, greasy fried foods, etc. because they easily cause the body to produce odorous sweat. uncomfortable.