Do You Smell?

You know you’re slightly pungent after a hard Spinning class or garlicky dinner.

 

But it turns out that some less expected factors—like how quickly you get dressed in the morning, the amount of carbs you eat or whether you snore—can also affect your BO, breath, gassiness and more. Here’s how to fix it, fast:

 

 

A speedy post-shower rubdown may end up causing a problem later on.

 

That’s because moisture can get trapped between folds of skin, like below your breasts, under your love handles, or even between your toes, says Marina Peredo, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in private practice in Smithtown, N.Y. “There’s no access to air there, and it’s easier for bacteria and fungi to multiply and mix with sweat, causing odor and irritation,” she says.

 

Fix it: Peredo recommends this trick to her patients: “After you dry off, set a blow-dryer to cool and wave it over your belly, groin, feet—anywhere that gets uncomfortably sweaty.” You can also sprinkle an absorbent powder with antifungal properties onto your skin or in your shoes. Try Zeabsorb-AF, available at drugstores.