Smelling good is not only for the hygienic purpose or to maintain confidence Smelling good helps to also boost your mood. However, sometimes, you may not necessarily be able to afford the expensive fragrances out there. This doesn’t mean that you can’t smell good.
There are tricks and tips to follow that will allow you to smell great on a budget. Outlined below are just a few ways you can do so.
Get Into discount Programs
Ever shop in those stores that offer rewards cards. It’s always good to go for this option. Many beauty and grooming products retailers such as the body shop run these discount programs. Get yourself a rewards card as you can always save a bit.
You can choose to spend the points as you purchase or collect them for that on big, probably fragrance purchase. Other retailers like Victoria’s secrets will give you a rewards card after a purchase of a certain amount, so you can use it for your next purchase.
Go For A Knock Off
Not all perfume knock off will smell disgusting. Some copied versions smell nearly similar to the actual fragrance and come at a significantly lower price. So if you are fancy that “La Vie Est Belle”, but can’t afford it at the moment. Go for a copy. Just make sure it is safe to use!
Mix It Up
When you are on a budget and can’t afford the fancy perfume or Eau de parfum, don’t settle on one source of fragrance from that cheap body mist. You can mix and match your scents, just make sure they blend well. Use scented shower gels, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners. Layer your body mists and perfume with deodorant to capture the fragrance for longer periods.
Apply Perfume Effectively
Sometimes, you may be able to afford perfume but you want to use it efficiently. Thus, you should know how to correctly apply it. Follow the steps below to effectively use and apply your perfume;
- Apply perfume on pressure points
- Apply it immediately after a shower
- Never apply perfume directly on your clothing, instead, focus it on your skin
- Always moisturize before applying perfume
You can also divide your perfume and use it in other instances to make it last longer. For example, spreading out the application helps you to smell great but also significantly cuts down the amount used. Spray the perfume on your hairbrush, let the brush dry and use it to brush your hair. You can use the brush for up to three days without having to respray the perfume.
Furthermore, depending on the strength of your perfume, you can also add it to your toiletries such as your lotion. You can add a small amount of your perfume to an unscented lotion and use the lotion every day to complement the perfume. This means that you will be spraying your skin with significantly less perfume.
Go For Cheaper Variants
Although knock offs works for many people, it doesn’t work for all. Some people just want that authentic and original smell. However, this doesn’t alleviate the fact that you are still on a budget. Thus, you can go for cheaper variants of perfume or fragrance. For example, rather than going for the expensive parfums or Eau de parfum, you can choose to go for a cheaper fragrance type.
These include Eau de Toilette or Eau de Fraiche, depending on your budget. The problem with these less fragrance concentrated variants is that they don’t last long. Thus, to tackle this issue, you can always refresh and retouch the fragrance as the day goes on. Or you can even layer and pair it up with other items and scents such as scented toiletries – shower gels, lotions, and deodorants.
Try Elsewhere
Smelling good, however, shouldn’t only be limited with fragrances and perfumes. Even your lifestyle can significantly affect how you smell, especially on a budget. Thus, to ensure you smell good and prevent unwanted odors, you can always incorporate certain practices into your lifestyle.
Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!
This point can’t be stressed enough. You will notice the wonders water does to your body. Better looking skin, better sleep, brighter and non-pungent pees and so much more. Plus water helps to flush out toxins from your body. The more you hydrate, the fewer body odors you will release.
Eat Fruits And Veggies
Fruits and berries such as apples and blackberries as well as vegetables such as broccoli boast generous amounts of antioxidants and vitamins. These help to improve and enhance your body functions whilst fighting diseases. The enhanced performance of your body functions and chemical interactions also puts odors at a minimal.
Eat Healthily
Avoid junk foods, processed foods, and unbalanced diets. Doing so helps to significantly cut down and reduce toxins in the body. The toxins and chemicals in these foods are what causes the unpleasant body odors. Incorporating foods that are high in fibers in your diet also helps to enhance the functionality of your digestive system, so you don’t struggle to flush out toxins.
Groom yourself
Grooming goes beyond washing, cleansing and moisturizing. Shaving, for both men and women, is also an important hygienic process. Shaving underarm hairs, for example, will help to significantly cut down sweat and odor, especially during warmer seasons.
Plan a Skin Care Routine
Exfoliating is a great way of riding your skin from dirt. Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin, sweat build-up, and other unwanted remnants. Doing so at least once a week ensures your skin is clean and fresh. This significantly helps to cut down body odors.
Use A Fabric Refreshers and Conditioners
Invest in dryer sheets or a fabric refresher to maintain the clean and fresh smell on your clothes and beddings. This will leave you smelling good for longer periods. You can even spritz your outfits with fabric refreshers before wearing them to ensure they are always fresh and smelling good. Just make sure they dry up before wearing them.
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