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What makes underarms smelly? Quite a bit of research indicates that the bacteria living on your armpit skin break down sweat into smelly compounds (Microbiome). Thus, both the types of bacteria that inhabit your armpit and their activity can contribute to the aroma (FEMS Microbiology Letters). Consequently, scientists have suggested changing the microbiome by “transplanting” bacteria from non-smelly armpits or using probiotics (Experimental Dermatology). Age, gender and ethnic origins can all affect armpit microbe composition (International Journal of Cosmetic Science). We don’t know, however, whether a change in diet has a significant impact on the underarm microbiome. Could a simple cleanser help counteract keto body odor?

Can Sea Breeze Astringent Solve Keto Body Odor?

Q. I have been following a ketogenic diet for several months and have begun to notice strong underarm body odor. None of the usual antiperspirants have worked.

I found a half-used bottle of original formula Sea Breeze and have been wiping my armpits with it. This is working. The bottle states it deep-cleans down to the pores.

A. Sea Breeze Astringent Original Formula contains water, denatured alcohol, a number of herbal extracts, the preservative sodium benzoate and coloring. We assume that the benefits you’ve noticed come from the herbal ingredients: camphor, peppermint oil, clove oil, eucalyptus oil and eugenol (also from cloves). Many such compounds have antibacterial properties (Molecules). Perhaps they affect the balance of microbes that thrive on the skin under your arms. You may also be interest in some other solutions our readers propose for body odor.

Is There a Keto Body Odor?

People debate the concept of a specific keto body odor in numerous websites. They appear to be referring to something different than a whiff of acetone on the breath, a sign that the body is burning fat rather than carbohydrates.

We haven’t seen any studies on how a ketogenic diet affects the skin microbiome. However, there is substantial evidence that such a diet can alter the balance of microbes in the digestive tract (Genes). As a result, we don’t think it farfetched to imagine that there might also be an impact on other microbiota as well. Nonetheless, we await evidence.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31190339

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31284397

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What Should You Know About Aloe Vera Gel?

A. Aloe vera has a long history of medicinal use, going back as far as ancient Egypt. The clear gel from the center of the leaf has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may protect the skin (Phytomedicine).

Scientists have studied it as a complementary treatment to help heal wounds and prevent skin ulcers (Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences). We haven’t seen any research on its benefits against mosquito bites, though. Perhaps if others try it, they will report on how well it works for them. That’s what readers did for this post:

If you have an aloe plant in a pot, please break a leaf and apply to gooey gel that drips out to your next mosquito bite. Use the comment section to tell us your results.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31272819

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