It’s been scientifically proven that a woman’s sense of smell is keener than a man’s (which is why he’s always asking you to sniff the milk). But that doesn’t mean we’re any more adept at noticing our own body odors. We become habituated to these just like we do to the everyday smell of our home, pets, and, for that matter, husband. Here are some fresh tips for making sure no one ever wrinkles their nose at you.
Keep perfume in the fridge. Most perfumes last approximately 2 years. If you notice yours has darkened significantly, then it has probably gone bad. In the fridge, your scent will last almost forever, because heat and light are the factors that cause it to deteriorate. It’ll also feel more refreshing when you put it on.
Brush your tongue. Doing so reduces mouth odor by 75%, compared with 25% if you just brush your teeth. To further reduce mouth germs that can cause bad breath, store your toothbrush bristles-down in a small cup of mouthwash. Refresh the mouthwash with each brushing.
Chew a lemon rind. After a garlicky meal, dip a piece of lemon in a pinch of salt and chew it. The lemon oil and salt will help diminish the smell. (Tequila is optional.)
Rub the faucet. To rid your fingers of the smell of raw onion, rub your hands on a stainless-steel kitchen faucet. Just like that, the stink will vanish.
Test-drive your deodorant. If you’re thinking about switching antiperspirants but don’t want to risk making an embarrassing mistake, wear it through a tough workout. If it holds up then, it’ll hold up anytime.
Freshen up your shoes. To keep your tootsies fresh, position a dryer sheet in the sole of each shoe.
Sip a cup of tea. Black and green teas contain catechins that mask smelly breath compounds. Have tea without sugar after a meal.
Eat less meat. Studies show that meat eaters have stronger body odors than vegetarians.
Put an orange wedge next to your bed. To get rid of morning breath, cut up an orange and put it on your nightstand. Have a wedge when you wake up and feed one to him. Then give each other a squeeze.
Rubbin' the faucet!
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