I have heard that when you travel to a foreign country, especially a third world country, the smell can be really overwhelming if you are not used to it. People didn't always smell so good in the past, and many don't have an option even today. But while I was thinking about this, I started realizing that Americans kind of go overkill when it comes to trying to smell good. If you don't wear cologne or perfume, you might think there is no way you are overkilling on the smell. But take a minute to think of all the scented things you use on your cloths or on your body.
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash or Soap
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Softener
Deodorant
Lotion
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent
Lip Gloss
Hair Spray
Body Spray
Cologne or Perfume
Shaving Cream
I could probably think of more. Granted, you probably wouldn't use all of these at once, and women do tend to use more scented stuff than men. However, it still seems a little excessive, and this list doesn't even include things that you don't put on your body like cleaners, candles, and air fresheners. Yes, no one wants to stink, but I can't help but think we must be doing some permanent damage to our sense of smell with all of these smells everywhere. Not to mention, many scents are made from chemicals that may be harmful. So try to get some unscented things, and smell good in moderation.
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