By Andy Cabrera
We’ve all been there: you have so much to do from one day to another that even showering becomes a luxury you simply cannot afford. For some, it’s a matter of time. For others, the physical effort is literally unaffordable. There are even some people whose skin or hair condition doesn’t let them shower as often as they’d want. And then there’s also the environmental argument: sometimes we ought not to shower in order to save water.
Whatever the reason, whatever the circumstances, we all need to deal with the fact we might smell terribly every once in a while—and that’s okay. We can’t all be perfect all the time. But don’t worry; there are ways to fix this otherwise embarrassing situation. Here are some tips which will help you smell great even amidst the grossest lack of hygiene.
Change your underwear
Duh, right? It might sound obvious, but changing your dirty underwear is the least you can do when going days without showering. It’s not only about the smell, though: keeping the same underwear for days on end can actually lead to health issues in areas you’d really want to avoid. We’re talking about nasty infection in your privates here, so please do apply this tip as often as possible.
Use deodorant daily
So, you avoided a shower. That’s no biggie. But you can’t have your cake and eat it too: you gotta give as you take. No shower means deodorant is a must: this is no longer optional. Also, sweating has little to do with whether you showered or not, so it’s usually better if you apply deodorant either way.
Socks could save the day
As you’re probably aware, feet are among the most sweaty parts of your body, which usually means you might be better off avoiding socks if you can. That’s if you’ve showered, of course. If you haven’t, then socks might actually be your friends, as your feet could easily give you away as quickly as you can say “what smells so bad?” Socks can help hide the smell, though they will add to the problem in the long run by making your feet sweat even more. So, keep that in mind. Also, as with your underwear, if you do wear socks, don’t forget to change them often. Bad-smelling one are clearly not going to help you.
Use body oils
You’re probably wondering what’s the difference between wearing perfume vs body oils. Well, body oils have the advantage of lasting way longer, which means you can smell better during a longer period of time.
Be careful with what you eat
They say we are what we eat. While that might be a little too harsh, it’s true that whatever we ingest might have dire effects on both health and smell, so we might as well take good care. We recommend you to follow a balanced diet and to avoid food that’s heavily seasoned with onion, garlic, or herbs & spices, since all of these elements can only worsen bad smell. Your best bet is to eat fruits and vegetables.
Stay hydrated
It’s important that you keep your skin as hydrated as possible. Remember to use good moisturizers often, and to drink about two liters of water per day—that’s around half a gallon, or eight 8-ounce glasses daily. Doing this will help you better retain the smell of perfumes or oils on your skin.
Dry shampoo
We all know oily hair is our worst enemy in days without a shower, which is why dry shampoo is an indispensable choice. It will bring new life to your otherwise greasy mane, and take care of the bad smell in the process. Plus, your hair will gain volume to give it a healthy look. What’s not to like?
Choose the right hairstyle
A bun is easy to make, and it looks pretty cool as well. This is one of the single best hairstyles you can sport when not showering for several days, as it will prevent your hair from looking too oily and will help you hide any bad smells if you don’t have dry shampoo.
Avoid skinny jeans
It’s always advisable not to wear tight clothing after spending a while without bathing. Tightness will cause certain areas of your body to get very warm, sweat, and smell. So avoid those skinny jeans at all costs.
Not showering daily can have its advantages, but it’s important to be aware of how to counter its inevitable disadvantages too. If not for you, do it for those around you: bad smells are particularly unpleasant if they’re not yours in the first place. Remember there are hundreds of products you can use to keep clean without the need to waste water at all.
Translated by Oliver G. Alvar
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