Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

5 Tried And Tested Ways to Prevent Body Odor

The usual problem that we encounter during summer is body odor, specially with my kids who are very very active. We used to believe that it is because of sweat. A few readings online told me that sweat does not have a smell. So where do the odor comes from?

You know there’s this thing called odor-causing germs. When we sweat, the bacteria on our skin digests our sweat and that’s what us smell bad. Siguro pwede nating sabihin, yung amoy natin, utot ng bacteria yun.

5 Tried And Tested Ways to Prevent Body Odor

Take a bath. During the days that is cool, take a bath once a day. During hot seasons, you should do it twice a day. Taking a bath gets rid of odor causing germs in your skin. Take extra special care on these parts of the body as these are the body parts where odor is most likely to occur:

feet
groin
armpits
under breast
behind the ears
neck and back of neck

As you take a bath, make sure that you soap these body parts more than usual. Use soap like Safeguard as it can kill 99.9% germs.
Clothing. Use clothes that are light in terms of material and color. Darker clothes attracts more heat thus making you sweat more. As we have mentioned earlier, odor causing germs loves sweat.

Use fabric conditioner that can help you with odor causing germs. We use Downy Antibac with the power of Safeguard. Tried and tested in helping me manage my kids body odor. When we started using it., I noticed that even after playing in the sun, my kids does not smell that bad.

Downy Antibac with the power of Safeguard is available in supermarkets nationwide. You can also buy it online at Safeguard Official Online store in Lazada: Click here for the link of the store.

Use deodorant. How does deodorant works? It works by killing the bacteria on your skin and also works in a way that it helps you reduce your sweat. What’s the best type of deodorant? tawas for me! It’s antibacterial and clog the skin pores. It works just by eliminating the odor causing germs.

Drink more water. It works like magic to us. When kids are well hydrated, they smell better, meaning they don’t smell as bad as when theyre drinking colored drinks. So we try to avoid that as much as possible. The goal is for them to drink 2 liters of water a day.

Yes it is true that people who sweat more are more prone to body odor but always remember that it is caused by odor causing germs. We have to be #germprotektado para protektado din tayo sa baho.

Downy Hypoallergenic Review

What will make you love a certain product? Or what will make you trust a certain brand? Based on my experience, I really have to try it first before I can say na it is really something worth my money and worth sharing to my followers. So when I heard that Downy Philippines launched Downy Hypoallergenic, dapat talaga ma try ko muna before I make a review of it.

I have always thought that fabcon is harsh for Marius skin. So as much as possible, we try not to put fabcon on his clothes. I feel like the strong smell of fabcon can irritate his skin and his nose.

So what made me try using Downy Hypoallergenic? Eh kase naman this is the first time that I’ve seen a FabCon that is dermatologically tested with 0% dyes and 0% din ang added preservatives. So it makes me wonder, oka kaya talaga? And the smell, I hope it is not too much for us.

Initial reaction when I first saw Downy Hypoallergenic.. ang angelic niya tingan. The white packaging with hints of pink and blue somehow tells that yes it is safe to use for the baby.

The color of the product itself is white giving me assurance that it really has 0% dyes.

How was the smell? It’s actually light. My main concern na baka the smell will irritate my baby’s noise is tackled. The smell is powdery but very light. Parang baby lang na bagong ligo. It actually reminds me of being fresh.

I was surprised how soft it made Marius clothes with a fresh feel to it. Baby na baby ang dating ng amoy for me. And because Downy Hypoallergenic is dermatologically tested with 0% dyes and added preservatives, alam ko na safe to use sa mga damit ni Marius.

What surprised me the most is how it felt when I used it with our towels and beddings. The smell that I have been looking for my bed is this. This is the kind of smell that I want to sleep with.

Final Verdict on Downy Hypoallergenic: ADD TO CART NA. Downy Hypoallergenic is now included on our laundry grocery list.   And I know that with our current situation, buying groceries can be a bit challenging, kaya we opt to buy some of our groceries online.

For Downy Hypoallergenic, this is the link of their official online store where you can buy it: Downy Hypoallergenic Official Store

Downy Hypoallergenic comes in 5 sizes (23 ml, 36 ml, 690 ml, 1380 ml, and 800 ml). I recommend you buying the 800ml bottle then just buy the 1380 ml refill the next time you need it. The bottle cap is very useful when measuring how much Downy Hypoallergenic you need to put in your laundry.   Next blog: how to use Downy Hypoallergenic when using automatic washing vs semi automatic washing machine.

Essential Home Gardening Tips this 2020

Adding a beautiful garden on your landscape will not only make your home facade to look lovely but as well as providing enjoyment and satisfaction. While some people use gardening as a way of improving their health, both physically and psychologically, most people use gardening as a way to fully utilize their creativity. After all, learning different kinds of garden plants and how to arrange and structure them can be mentally stimulating and a perfect stress reliever. Moreover, gardening can also attract colorful butterflies and birds, which further adds to the many benefits of having a garden, especially during the summer season.

However, one can’t start a home gardening project without knowing some essential methods, so below we have listed some home gardening tips you can use this 2020.

Sunlight and Shade
Before choosing the plants you want to be in your garden, it is essential to consider first how much sun exposure your plants can get. If you decide to include some fruit-bearing plants in your garden, they need at least 6 to 10 hours of sunlight per day in order to thrive. Flowers, on the other hand, love full sunlight since the more sunlight they receive, the bigger their flower blooms will be. However, make sure to keep your flowers away from small pests that feed on flower leaves as they can destroy your garden’s beauty if ignored. Weeds don’t usually thrive in shady areas, so use this opportunity to grow more types of plants that don’t need too much sunlight.

Annuals and Perennials
While both annuals and perennial plants can make your garden look lively and colorful, they also come with some advantages and disadvantages. Annual plants are less expensive than perennials and provide a colorful flower display, especially during the entire summer season. However, one should take note that annual plants will only last for a season requires more attention compared to perennials. Additionally, annual plants grow from seed, so they need to be replanted every time. Examples of annual plants are marigolds, petunias, and zinnias.

Perennials, on the other hand, can continue to thrive in your garden for up to five years. You can even see some of them pop up year after year, especially after being dormant during the colder season. When these plants are placed in a spot perfectly, they can thrive without the need for too much maintenance and can even be divided to produce more flowers. However, unlike the annual plants, perennials only bloom their flowers just for a short time each year, which often leaves your garden lacking in color. Examples of perennial plants are asters, tulips, and lilies.

Garden Fence
While the cost of installing fencing in your garden may vary depending on the materials to be used, adding one in your garden provides benefits to your plants. It provides security, especially against unwanted animals that may eat your plants and destroy your garden. Installing a garden fence can also improve your outdoor aesthetics as well as providing privacy. There are lots of garden fence that you can choose, but for your garden, we highly recommend installing decorative panels to add more curb appeal.

Final Thought
No one can live without plants. They are an essential source of life, so having one in your home is highly beneficial. Consider these gardening tips mentioned above when starting your home gardening project.