Hygiene expert's deodorant ritual helps to prevent body odour and sweat fast

Struggling with sweaty pits? Fear not – as a hygiene expert has shared her two-ingredient hack to stop skin getting clammy.

It's an absolute game-changer during the hottest months of the year. And what's more, it's good for menopausal people who are experiencing hot flashes too.

Mary Futher, who goes by Madame Sweat, outlined her top tips in a video that's garnered more than 15,000 views. She said: "If you've experienced body odour during menopause. Oh, you're not alone. Hot flashes are going to cause odour coming from all new places that start in the morning.

"You got to prepare for that hot flash fight. This is my hot flash toolkit. I start with an underarm bar foot and in the groin as well. This has salt and apple cider vinegar and is naturally antibacterial. And I scrub those underarms like crazy before I put that deodorant on.

"This and a sweat powder is my friend. I keep this in my purse because I apply it at all the places and make sure that I've got something to grab that moisture during the day. I know menopause is very difficult, but just be prepared."

The hack went viral on TikTok, where it amassed plenty of positive comments in response. One user said: "I love all your content. Thank you."

Another added: "I need to send this to my friend." Meanwhile, a third commented: "For me, during menopause, I used to sweat excessively through my head and scalp."

Hot flashes are a sensation of warmth that can spread throughout the body but are often most intensely felt in the head and neck regions. They are a common symptom experienced by women going through menopause, but they can also affect individuals for other reasons.

The exact cause of hot flashes is not entirely understood, but they are believed to be linked to changes in circulation. Hot flashes happen when the blood vessels near the skin's surface dilate to cool off, causing the redness and the sensation of heat. This is thought to be related to changes in oestrogen levels, which affect the hypothalamus – the part of the brain responsible for controlling appetite, sleep cycles, sex hormones, and body temperature.

Management strategies for hot flashes may include lifestyle changes, hormone replacement therapy, and non-hormonal approaches such as medication specifically designed to treat this symptom. If someone experiences hot flashes, they should consult a healthcare provider to discuss their symptoms and possible treatment options.