Daily Hygiene
The underarm area is a moist and airless zone. It’s important to cleanse this area daily to maintain a balanced skin microbiome. Use a gentle facial cleanser with a pH level suitable for both the face and underarms once a day.
Gently cleanse the underarm area daily with a suitable pH-balanced cleanser.
Regular Exfoliation
Chemical exfoliants like AHA, BHA, or PHA are ideal and less irritating. Alternatively, try manual exfoliation with a face mask. Toners with glycolic acid under 5% or prebiotics are great options, too. They inhibit odor-causing bacteria and ensure a balanced skin microbiome.
Be Cautious When Shaving
Always shower before shaving to soften the area. Then, use a shaving gel or a moisturizing facial cleanser to prevent skin damage. Prepare the underarm area a day in advance by applying a layer of moisturizer before bed.
Consistent Moisturizing
To maintain hydration, apply body lotion once or twice a week. This will noticeably soften and smoothen the underarm skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue shaving and deodorant use until it subsides.
Apply body lotion once or twice a week to moisturize the underarm area.
Deodorant Discretion
Avoid irritants like phthalates, parabens, sulfates, and dyes. While aluminum-based products are a lifesaver for heavy sweaters, they, too, should be used sparingly.
Early Hair Removal
In many Asian countries, smooth and hairless skin is considered aesthetically pleasing. Korean stars are meticulous about underarm management. Learn from them by starting early. Most idols, in particular, and Koreans, in general, opt for modern hair removal methods, contributing to their bright underarm complexion.
Not only female idols but male idols are also expected to remove underarm hair.
These are five at-home measures to eliminate body odor from the underarm area.
