Foot odor can be particularly distressing for many women. Some people are more prone to getting it than others. If you have smelly feet, start by using a washcloth to scrub your feet daily. Dusting your feet with baby powder and wearing clean socks will help cut down on sweat and odor. If you wear sandals or shoes without socks, choose ones with good ventilation. You can use an antiperspirant on your feet and try odor-absorbing shoe inserts. You should also let your shoes air out completely overnight before wearing them again. Everyone has body odor at some point in her life, but most people have found ways to keep it in check so that no one else notices. The best way to keep feeling and smelling fresh is to take a bath or shower every day to wash away the bacteria and dirt on your skin. Use a soap that isn't too harsh and plenty of warm water. If you have dry skin, hotter water may aggravate the dryness.
You should wear a fresh pair of socks and underwear every day. Wearing clothes made of natural or "breathable" fabrics (like cotton) will help keep you feeling drier and more comfortable if you sweat a lot. If you like to wear sweaters or other heavier clothes, wearing a cotton t-shirt underneath them may help you feel less sweaty too. It may sound weird to wear another layer to sweat less, but that in-between layer helps to absorb the moisture from your skin and allows it to evaporate better. It can also help protect your favorite clothes.
Since underarm odor is so common, many Americans use a deodorant or antiperspirant. Antiperspirants stop or reduce underarm sweating. Deodorants don't prevent sweating, but rather cover up odor in your armpit. There are plenty of products available that you may try.
Source: The National Women's Health Information Center
