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Understanding your body

Physical and physiological changes

During puberty, your body are working all the time, which explains why you sweat a lot and, well, sometimes smell. What makes it smelly? The sweat is a chemical...

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One more thing: Why is more sweating?

During puberty, your body are working all the time, which explains why you sweat a lot and, well, sometimes smell.

What makes it smelly?

The sweat is a chemical which our body excrete and when this flued contacts the bacteria on your external skin, it starts changing its odor. So, do not panic;

Do the following

wash your body frequently

keep yourself clean

Especially

  • after playing sports or sweating a lot,
  • like on a hot day
  • Put a clean close after the shower
  • use deodorant under your arms,

Remember: If you still experience body odor, visit the health facilities for further treatment.