It may seem like Mission Impossible, but not if you have the right tools on your hands. Issues For Girls & Boys shows you how to put together the best tool-kit for combating after-workout odours.
'Fess up, all of you who have gone from workout/Physical Education to your next workplace or lesson without doing so much as whipping off your soggy tee and putting on your uniform. It's fine if you are sitting among equally sweaty friends and colleagues. But what if a cool hunk happens to plonk down on the seat next to you? To ensure that he or she does not spend the next 45 minutes pinching that cute nose, or worse - go into a shock coma from being oerpowered by your after-workout scent, you need to smarten up on the subject of sweat (even if it's non-examinable).
Wet, Wet, Wet
Our bodies rely on minute air-conditioners called sweat glands to keep us cool. These are found under the skin's surface and number about 2.5 million. When we get hot under the collar, sweat glands produce sweat onto the surface of the skin. As sweat evaporates, it removes heat from our bodies. After a good workout session, the body produces even more sweat to help us cool down.
Whence the Whiff
Fresh sweat has no smell. It gets whiffy only when bacteria starts to act on the surface of the skin. The effect is especially obvious in areas like the armpits, the feet and the groin.
Simple Solutions
All is not lost, if you suspect that you are bearer of after workout odours. Protect yourself and the innocent in these easy-peasy ways:
Shower essentials (Anti-Bacterial Body Foam or Anti-Bacterial Soap) - If you are lucky enough to be in a school or workplace that has shower facilities, make good use of them (after all, you pay the monthly fees, somehow). Take a quick shower, using an anti-bacterial shower foam or soap.
Wet Anti-Bacterial Towelettes - No shower room? No worries. After getting off your sweat-drenched PE gear, towel yourself dry. Then give the offending areas a quick wipe with wet toewlettes.
Body Powder - Dust your body liberally with some talc to absorb moisture.
Deodorants Stick or Anti-Perspirant Roll-On - Apply some deodorant or anti-perspirant (if you suffer from wet sweat) before putting on your uniform. Use the unscented versions if you like. You should also do this before your workout.
Foot Powder - Don't forget your feet - change your socks and dust on some foot powder.
Body Spray or Deodorant Spray - For total fragrant success, finish with a scented body spray or eau de toilette/cologne.
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What does your favourite ice-cream flavour say about you?
You can scoop it, lick it and even fry it. It's an antidote to sweaty days and lends a cool, sweet end to meals. What are we talking about? Ice-cream, of course! Nothing else quite soothes frayed nerves after a bad day the way ice-cream does. The way it teases your mouth with its cool sweetness, and the way it spreads into a rich liquid over your tongue. Ah...bliss! Forget slushy caffeine fixes or pulpy fruit concoctions because, when the craving for this gelatinous mix of milk, cream and seaweed (that's what gives ice-cream its sticky consistency!) strikes, nothing else will satisfy.
In fact, ice-cream is so highly celebrated that a study has been done to find out what personality corresponds with which ice-cream flavour! So before you bring out that tub of ice-cream for your pals to dig into the next time, get everyone to name their favourite flavour. Then, give them the scoop on their personality!
Vanilla
Vanilla lovers live life to the extreme. You are impulsive and possess the urge to climb high and take risks. You also enjoy close family relationships. Similarly, you prefer your own kind and would be compatible with another vanilla lover.
Chocolate
Chocolate lovers need constant stimulation. You get turned off easily when things become routine. But because you are creative, charming and enthusiastic, you are the life of the party. Alternatively, you are comfortable with a chocolate chip lover.
Strawberry
You don't accept things without questions. Strawberry lovers are equally critical when it comes to themselves. Although you are shy and introverted, you're not afraid to make your opinions known when the need arises. Strawberry lovers are compatible with people who adore chocolate chip.
Chocolate Chip
You are generous and accomplished and can charm the pants off anyone without even trying in social situations. Chocolate chip lovers are also competitive and ambitious and you love to hang out with a chocolate lover.
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