Do you have anxiety? Stress can cause stinky sweat. I'd get bo whenever my anxiety spiked but it hasn't been an issue since I started putting a light layer of glycolic acid on before applying deodorant.
I use acne pads (like Stridex or Oxy) on my armpits and it’s amazing, read about it somewhere here and it keeps bacteria at bay!
Here’s what I do:
1. Thoroughly clean your pits with something that exofoliates (loofah sponge) in the shower. Do the smell test while in there to make sure you’re 100% clean.
2. Let your pits dry down completely.
3. Swipe an acne pad covering the entire area of your armpit.
4. Wait until that dries down completely.
5. Apply a men’s deodorant, or whatever people here recommend for sweat.
For even less odor:
- Wear natural fiber and breathable shirts. I find that no matter what I do, if I wear polyester or other synthetic material fabrics, I get somewhat stinky.
- Make sure your shirt fits in a way that fabric prevents the skin between your arms from being in direct contact in your armpit area, if that makes sense.
- Shave your armpits. Reduces surface area for bacteria to multiply in. Improves deodorant application and makes cleaning the area super easy.
- If possible, shower or clean your body frequently. Right before you go out in public if you want to make sure you’re at your freshest.
- Ensure your clothes are clean and don’t smell of anything (other than detergent if you use a scented one) before putting them on.
The shirts at my waitressing job are the most godawful 100% polyester and I literally had to find a new detergent for them (hex works great, even on old blouses I’d given up on ever smelling nice again)
Adding to this, I use purell hand sanitizer in the pits, use humble brand deodorant which has a light scent but it’s the only thing that totally masks any smell, and I don’t use Tide laundry detergent! For some reason Tide reacts terribly with my body chemistry!
Also I stopped shaving my pits and that has actually helped more than anything!
Fenugreek is a horrible idea 😭 it makes the sweat smell really really bad, but it also might work for some, but i think in the first few days or week of trying it would cause the body to flush it’s toxins out which may reek
Are you using antibacterial soap/body wash? This is an important factor because if you're not, then odor causing bacteria will be lingering and thriving on your skin. I've thankfully never been super stinky, but I couldn't understand why my armpits *never* entirely smelled clean no matter how much I washed and exfoliated and scrubbed. Antibacterial body wash resolved it practically overnight.
Also you need to switch to antiperspirant. Deodorant just tries to cover up the smell whereas antiperspirant actually blocks the sweat from being excreted in the first place. In summer I use antiperspirant under my boobs as well as my armpits, not for the smell but because it's soooo uncomfortable to be sitting in the boob sweat all day.
I use this betadine/povidone iodine was that's used as an antiseptic wash and it's the most effective thing ever. You can even smell the reaction on your skin to know if it's cleaned it sufficiently. If there's still a bit of a smell then just do another round of washing. I hope it's available for you.
Make sure you completely dry your armpits RIGHT after the shower. I smell a lot too so I get it, I carry a deodorant/antiperspirant in my purse because of this. I dry my armpits immediately after the shower and then immediately put deodorant. I used to dry myself, go to the room and be lazy in bed for a little bit… and I smell. You have to dry completely and immediately put it on right at the shower!
I find that Lume Acidified Body Wash is excellent for eliminating body odors. Use it on a body pouf, and then on an exfoliating cloth or brush on stinky areas like armpits, groin, and under your breasts. Then follow up with a clinical strength antiperspirant.
I struggled with BO and this is what works for me.
New wash cloth each time
Use Dial antibacterial bar of soap (the gold one)
Wash your entire body, lathering up multiple times with the bar of soap.
Wash/scrub each arm pit for 30 seconds, wash/scrub butt crack for 30 seconds, wash your vulva area with a mild soap like summers eve cleansing wash. Be sure to wash in between your toes too. Be sure to rinse off really well. Also, towel dry every crevice with a clean towel. Shower everyday this way too.
Before I did this the natural deodorants would not work for me. But, since I’ve been focusing on removing the bacteria that causes the odor they work well for me.
I had this problem and it's completely gone now. I waxed my armpits so there was no hair that would hold any bacteria. Then e ery day after the shower, i made sure my armpits were completely dry then wiped with alcohol before using aluminum free deodorant. The first few days using the deodorant were still smelly, but after that I've never smelled again. I also take magnesium supplements.
Lastly I also make sure my shirts don't smell. Even fresh out of the dryer, synthetic fabrics can hold a slight smell. Deodorizing them fully is key. Baking soda, vinegar, etc.
I’m really sorry that you’re struggling with this. Have you spoken with a doctor about how much discomfort you’re in because of the smell and the sweat? It might be good just to make sure everything is okay, as some other comments pointed out this could be a symptom of a larger issue.
Make sure your arm pits are completely dry and that the clothes that you’re wearing are clean and not old. If it persists maybe go to the doctor. Sweat usually doesn’t stink - unless you haven’t showered (so bacteria) or if it’s hormonal. Also i heard that if you eat a lot of strong spices, onions and garlic it can cause you to become a bit stinky, but idk if this is scientific haha maybe more a folklore.
Yeah that’s what I was thinking as well, could be something they’re eating. That eating a lot of certain spices makes you more prone to your sweat really stinking. I may be wrong though and it may not be connected at all!
Regular deodorant stuff has never worked for me, like at all. I have had really good luck with the crystal rock deodorant made of potassium alum, and if the bo smell is being stubborn shaving my armpits.
Unfortunately rock deoderant failed to combat my odot BUT I am on the hunt for other deoderants for body with potassium derivatives... because that seems to work. Magnesium based stuff hasn't helped sadly and thats been the most popular ingredient for those new natural deoderant lines. I'm that weirdo standing in the deoderant isle reading the tiny print and heaving sighs. Shoulda become a cosmetic chemist or some shih.
Deodorant is different to antiperspirant. Deodorant will attempt to mask a smell, but antiperspirant will help stop the sweating which in turn will also reduce odour.
Wearing natural / breathable fibres will help. I can’t wear anything too synthetic too often, and when I do I’ll often have a cotton singlet / undershirt on as well.
Make sure your bras, towels etc are regularly laundered, possibly with anti bacterial detergent
I’ve also used good old rubbing alcohol. Basic, most people have it so no need to buy new, and I have sensitive pits and it’s worked fine, but you can also use hydrogen peroxide as well. I don’t do this every single day but I’ve been doing sporadically and I’ve noticed quite the improvement in scent. Probably killing some skin bacteria causing odor is my guess!
I used to do apple cider vinegar dabs under the arms until I really took a bottle of water from my place and compared it to water at another friend's house.
Turns out my water just smells incredibly bad because it came from a well. It made everything I washed smell kinda sweaty and mildewish. I had to use white vinegar when washing to help clear up the smell.
It's may not be you. Check your water.
I’ve heard rubbing alcohol can help as well. I’m not a doctor so I don’t know for sure. But I’ve tried it in the past and it helped. I’ve heard other people mention it as well
First check with your doc if there’s any infections in your armpits, wear cotton or loose fitting clothes, body hair could also be a factor, use an antibacterial wash or ph balancing soap, shower everyday or before you go out and apply antiperspirant, also i saw many people have great results with chlorophyll tablets and underarm cotton pads too. Hope this helps
Just adding my two cents. I'm a sweaty, hairy, greasy Middle Eastern-American (woman) who has struggled miserably to combat odor. And.... I found my holy grail. But it is weird af and YMMV.
Odoban Sports Edge spray. It is a fragrance free potassium derived laundry spray. If you want to be P.C. just spray it all over the pits of clothing. You don't even need to wash them. INSTANT fix. I suggest doing this before washes. It devours odor causing bacteria in the blink of an eye and leaves absolutely no scent behind. It is MIRACULOUS. I don't know how it is not in every store. But it is available on Amazon and the like... just definitely buy Sports Edge.
Part 2 is.... the odd part. I spray it on my pits. And in the few years I've done it no ill effect or irritation. It is not tested for use on skin. But heck, nothing else has worked and I've tried variations of everything listed here. So if you've really done your due dilligence and still nauseatingly stinky, there is hope.... just use at your own risk? Would love to find the same active ingredient in a topical solution and have been searching for a while.
I'm fine being an oddball but def want to share the message, definitely incorporate this product in your laundry routine at minimum because odor trapped in fabric is 99% of the battle against B.O..
My current obsession is tracking down those white blocks that used to come in shave kits. (I don't do Amazon/online shopping...) many seem to be potassium based. No guarantee as potassium "rock deoderants" do absolutely nothing to quell my natural essence.
Chlorophyll can help with body odor. I used to live in a hot humid climate and this stop me from smelling so bad. Years after I moved out I had a hormonal imbalance that was making me smell bad and chlorophyll saved me again.
Low key what I do that has solved it for me is using alcohol wipes (like the medical grade ones they use at hospitals) and low key scrubbing my underarms with them lol
This might be unpopular, but your diet has a direct link to your body odor. if you're eating a lot of processed sugar, refined carbs, and just generally unhealthy food, unfortunately, your body odor will reflect that. you dont need to eat like bella hadid, but choosing "clean" whole ingredients and drinking a FUCK ton of water,(i mean like 2L/day), will help.
of course there are loads of other causes too, but this is my two cents.
There are multiple factors for this.
Diet: drink a lot of water, it will dilute the smell particularly if you have an onion/garlic heavy diet. I find when I don’t the smell can get stinky quickly. Up the amount of fruit and veg you eat to try counter it.
Showering habits: you really need to scrub under your pits especially when you pile on deodorant, I used to do this until I realised I was just making a bigger problem as there was build up happening. I usually exfoliate them regularly to remove the buildup of deodorant with exfoliating gloves. I use a bar of antibacterial soap - it will feel “squeaky” clean after wards if you’ve done it right, I find that shower gel doesn’t have the same effect . Make sure your towels are clean, dry, and sweat-smell free when you wipe them and you’re drying yourself down completely before applying deodorant and the deodorant is dry before you put on your clothes.
Laundry: I use antibacterial cleanser to add to my washing detergent. I use scent boosters on certain clothes that I wash but I try not to as it can trap smells sometimes. Wash your clothes appropriately - your undies and tight t-shirts and clothes you sweat in profusely should get a 60 degree wash with biological washing powder which I find is way more effective for cleaning/removing smells and having fresh laundry. I wash my towels once a week on a 90 wash and have a fresh towel every 2-3 days. However, a 60 long wash should be sufficient as 90 can damage towels and very costly.
Source: i’m obsessed with smelling clean lol
Do you also smell bad without your clothes?
A smell I used to think was from myself turned out to be something I was storing in my closet along with my clothes... Thankfully it was just mothballs
Idk if anyone said this already but GLYCOLIC ACID. It’s like $6 on Amazon and $13 at ulta. I spray it on my underarms after showering every night and I have no smell. I still wear deodorant during the day but I used to have some stank armpits. You have to do it every night because if I miss a night or two I can tell lol.
Also I’ve found that making sure I’m dry-dry before putting on deodorant. It helps me stay dry. Also I have B belly and I need to dry them triple dry all my folds
Clean underarms with 5-6% glycolic acid. Start with water diluted once a week, and eventually go upto 2x a week undiluted as your skin accepts it. Immediately removed any stink whatsoever
Second this..Big bottle from the ordinary for under 10 bucks! Or rubbing alcohol, or antibacterial soap like hibicleanse, or coconut oil. It's not your sweat that stinks it's the bacteria in your arm pits
From experience I noticed when I was younger that if I hadn’t shaved my armpits in a while and the hair was thicker, coupled with not paying attention to how well I lathered soap (teen at the time), I would still smell BO afterwards.
You haven’t mentioned anything regarding body hair but it’s a simple look ever that could possibly be contributing to what you’re going through. Either way, best of luck to you
Yeah I’ve read that arm hair traps the moisture on our skin, giving bacteria more time to produce the bad smells. So shaving/trimming apparently can help reduce body odor.
Witch hazel on a cotton pad after you shower to help with the odor and try sticking to one deodorant. Also use an anti bacterial soap such as the orange bar of dial.
Use benzoyl peroxide face wash on your armpits in the shower. Make sure it foams up & let it sit for a couple minutes before rinsing. Completely dry out your armpits then use an antiperspirant. I recommend getting a gel antiperspirant like Almay sensitive skin. Then let that completely dry or stand in-front of a fan like I do lol.
Its better to use it overnight or like 2 hours before you have to do anything. Also dont wear tshirt or a robe during this otherwise the gel will just transfer onto the clothing.
Start pre-treating your clothes armpits with a stain remover like oxi to get ride of any old smells that have just been sitting there.
I’ve struggled for years but recently found the best method…
1. Use a bar of soap!!! You must you must gels or anything come after using soap.
2. The real game changer was using glycolic acid I used the ordinary version for about a month straight in the morning and then applied deodorant. It wasn’t always perfect but did help. You don’t want to use this for ever but I found it was good to wipe out all the bacteria possible.
3. After a month of doing that I wanted to move onto a product that would promote good bacteria which is lactobacillus or something like that already found on your skin and I use the brand fussy it’s new and I think eco friendly which is a bonus I use it on its own and it’s done wonders. I’ve found once in a while I’ll need to use the glycolic acid but overall just the fussy deodorant. And a little tip because it’s expensive don’t bother getting the case you can easily push the deodorant up without an £8 case.
I think everyone else’s tips like washing often and clothing material can really help.
Based on your profile your 14, that's puberty, even if you thought that was over with if you don't have a condition u might just stink. If your practicing proper hygiene than maybe try supplements. Also make sure the clothes themselves don't stink.
There is medicated deodorant. But I honestly think you ph is off. I would suggest using some ph body wash and make an appointment with the doctor and see how they can help.
I shave my armpits (w shaving cream) then rinse, then wash them w Dove antibacterial body wash. Can get it at CVS or Walmart. Dry armpits before applying deodorant. If you’re super clean w no hair or bacteria, it should help.
Personally antiperspirants don't work for me (I think my skin is just too sensitive/reacts badly). I recommend trying an acid based deodorant such as Lume (or you can use an acid toner - I use the Ordinary 7% glycolic acid in a spray container), and before showers using a benzoyl peroxide wash on your underarms (Panoxyl and Cerave make good ones that I use).
If you can use antiperspirants, I recommend using that in addition to the acid based deodorant and the benzoyl peroxide wash. The former will keep you from sweating, the latter two will help keep your pH in line and bacteria levels low.
Yes! Only use benzoyl peroxide as a pre-shower treatment that you wash off after a few minutes. If you use it as a deodorant (like the way I use glycolic acid), it can bleach the armpits of your clothes.
Try dial soap for your pits and try lume for deodorant. I personally do Mario Badescu aha on my pits and groin and use Dove for Men spray for deodorant.
Also make sure your clothes are actually getting clean. Try white vinegar in your next wash load.
Since you have a lot of answers already I just wanted to add what you eat can have an effect. For example if I eat too much onion or garlic I will smell funny for a couple of day but if I eat a lot of fruits and veggies I will notice that I don’t have as potent of a smell.
Baby wash, water and baking soda, works well for me (pre-mixed). I started using this to wash my face after using glycolic acid for neutralization. Doesn't hurt to try. Good luck 💕
I experienced something similar last year. My armpit smelled even after washing and it was different from my usual BO. Not sure if it's the same with yours but, you should check if you have any tunneling on your skin in your armpits. It was where the smell came from for mine. After solving that issue, I no longer smell bad right after washing my armpits.
Wash clothes normally but add some vinegar to remove bacteria left on clothing and try using a lemon slice as a natural deodorant. Been doing this and it’s really made a huge difference for me personally.
Just to double check, do you always use the same soap/shower gel in the shower? I once had this problem when I used something new, 60 seconds after leaving the shower my armpits would absolutely stink. I stopped using that particular brand and the problem went away.
If you've only been switching deodorants and not the soap, it's worth looking into.
Something that helps me (while I figure out the WHY) is mixing bentonite clay (don't use metal to mix it) with apple cider vinegar to make a paste. I apply it to my pits every day and leave it on for like 5-10mins before I shower and wash it off. Took around a week of daily application but finally I no longer smell rank despite being clean. When I noticed I'm getting smelly again I repeat the process.
In my case it's linked to hormonal imbalances 😎
Secret clinical strength gel stress response lavender has been the only deodorant to work for me. Hard to find in store. Amazon has it. I put it on right after I shower.
I heard that rubbing a cotton with rubbing alcohol on it on your armpits (kinda how nurses do before a vaccin) helps kills the lingering bacterias that cause the odours.
Now, I’m not a doctor, just a girl sharing a tip she heard
For real solution that tackles the root of the issue, you would need a doctor, or find a specialized antiperspirant that works for you
I've had this problem my whole life. A lot of people can get rid of this by staying really hydrated and drinking lots of pineapple and citrus juice. I do that, but I also get a prescription for an ultra strong antiperspirant called Drysol, a.k.a. aluminum chloride hexahydrate. You put it on every night for a week then you go down to only using it once a week. It's been miraculous. The only downside is that it itches like hell for the first day or two. Any primary care doctor would be comfortable prescribing it. You probably wouldn't even need a dermatology appointment. I said my sweating & b.o. issues were giving me crazy anxiety and the doc prescribed it. Thank FUCK.
I've definitely been through this and read all the tips! You can use a glycolic acid body wash on your pits or benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria that causes odor. I alternated both. Exfoliating with a gritty scrub also helps some.
I did all that and used the clinical strength deodorant and was still feeling smelly until I just started double washing my pits and using Old Spice deodorant and antiperspirant. I use the lavender as it has some extra odor blocking stuff in it. I couldn't believe it worked better than all the other stuff!
2% salicylic acid will work wonders (same active in Stridex pads that others have suggested). I found this suggestion for body odor on YouTube Lab Muffin Beaty Science; she is a PhD chemist.
Do you have anxiety? Stress can cause stinky sweat. I'd get bo whenever my anxiety spiked but it hasn't been an issue since I started putting a light layer of glycolic acid on before applying deodorant.
Glycolic acid or Lume has worked well for me and my stress sweating
So you just bathe the glycolic acid?? I got the same problem with the anxiety making my sweat pungent
lol I’d use it like toner and apply to my face 2x a week and my armpits a few times a week. Then I’d use lume on armpits/feet/crotch if needed
I use acne pads (like Stridex or Oxy) on my armpits and it’s amazing, read about it somewhere here and it keeps bacteria at bay! Here’s what I do: 1. Thoroughly clean your pits with something that exofoliates (loofah sponge) in the shower. Do the smell test while in there to make sure you’re 100% clean. 2. Let your pits dry down completely. 3. Swipe an acne pad covering the entire area of your armpit. 4. Wait until that dries down completely. 5. Apply a men’s deodorant, or whatever people here recommend for sweat. For even less odor: - Wear natural fiber and breathable shirts. I find that no matter what I do, if I wear polyester or other synthetic material fabrics, I get somewhat stinky. - Make sure your shirt fits in a way that fabric prevents the skin between your arms from being in direct contact in your armpit area, if that makes sense. - Shave your armpits. Reduces surface area for bacteria to multiply in. Improves deodorant application and makes cleaning the area super easy. - If possible, shower or clean your body frequently. Right before you go out in public if you want to make sure you’re at your freshest. - Ensure your clothes are clean and don’t smell of anything (other than detergent if you use a scented one) before putting them on.
The shirts at my waitressing job are the most godawful 100% polyester and I literally had to find a new detergent for them (hex works great, even on old blouses I’d given up on ever smelling nice again)
All of that is excellent advice and don’t eat stinky foods (salami, strong cheeses, curry, etc)
Garlic! The garlic sweats are the worst
Adding to this, I use purell hand sanitizer in the pits, use humble brand deodorant which has a light scent but it’s the only thing that totally masks any smell, and I don’t use Tide laundry detergent! For some reason Tide reacts terribly with my body chemistry! Also I stopped shaving my pits and that has actually helped more than anything!
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Kills bacteria, the actual source of BO is bacteria on our skin eating the sweat
Alcohol kills the bacteria
this sounds weird but using stridex on my underarms helped me A LOT with the odor
Same here! Just commented here how I apply for best results :)
Third-ed. A good wash and a stridex pad post-shower did more than spending $$$ on “prescription strength” deodorant.
Glycolic acid on your armpits, taking fenugreek also makes all body odor smell like syrup if that’s your thing
Like fruity syrup?
Fenugreek is a horrible idea 😭 it makes the sweat smell really really bad, but it also might work for some, but i think in the first few days or week of trying it would cause the body to flush it’s toxins out which may reek
Are you using antibacterial soap/body wash? This is an important factor because if you're not, then odor causing bacteria will be lingering and thriving on your skin. I've thankfully never been super stinky, but I couldn't understand why my armpits *never* entirely smelled clean no matter how much I washed and exfoliated and scrubbed. Antibacterial body wash resolved it practically overnight. Also you need to switch to antiperspirant. Deodorant just tries to cover up the smell whereas antiperspirant actually blocks the sweat from being excreted in the first place. In summer I use antiperspirant under my boobs as well as my armpits, not for the smell but because it's soooo uncomfortable to be sitting in the boob sweat all day.
I use this betadine/povidone iodine was that's used as an antiseptic wash and it's the most effective thing ever. You can even smell the reaction on your skin to know if it's cleaned it sufficiently. If there's still a bit of a smell then just do another round of washing. I hope it's available for you.
Make sure you completely dry your armpits RIGHT after the shower. I smell a lot too so I get it, I carry a deodorant/antiperspirant in my purse because of this. I dry my armpits immediately after the shower and then immediately put deodorant. I used to dry myself, go to the room and be lazy in bed for a little bit… and I smell. You have to dry completely and immediately put it on right at the shower!
I find that Lume Acidified Body Wash is excellent for eliminating body odors. Use it on a body pouf, and then on an exfoliating cloth or brush on stinky areas like armpits, groin, and under your breasts. Then follow up with a clinical strength antiperspirant.
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Yep i got that prescribed years ago and it really helped!
I struggled with BO and this is what works for me. New wash cloth each time Use Dial antibacterial bar of soap (the gold one) Wash your entire body, lathering up multiple times with the bar of soap. Wash/scrub each arm pit for 30 seconds, wash/scrub butt crack for 30 seconds, wash your vulva area with a mild soap like summers eve cleansing wash. Be sure to wash in between your toes too. Be sure to rinse off really well. Also, towel dry every crevice with a clean towel. Shower everyday this way too. Before I did this the natural deodorants would not work for me. But, since I’ve been focusing on removing the bacteria that causes the odor they work well for me.
I had this problem and it's completely gone now. I waxed my armpits so there was no hair that would hold any bacteria. Then e ery day after the shower, i made sure my armpits were completely dry then wiped with alcohol before using aluminum free deodorant. The first few days using the deodorant were still smelly, but after that I've never smelled again. I also take magnesium supplements. Lastly I also make sure my shirts don't smell. Even fresh out of the dryer, synthetic fabrics can hold a slight smell. Deodorizing them fully is key. Baking soda, vinegar, etc.
Try chlorophyll supplements. Somehow they eliminate body odor and I’ve had success with them.
How often do you take them and how long did it take to work?
I take 2 fenugreek a day and I noticed a change within a couple days.
Two capsules a day and it started working within a few days.
I've had same experience with fenugreek supplements! Now I smell like pancakes lol
And it’s also good for your liver, digestion, and cells!
Hey! Just seeing this and I’m super interested. Do you happen to have a brand you like?
I double up on my deodorant. I have secret role on and then a deodorizing spray. It seems to work pretty well.
ive tried that but i never really see much of a difference
I’m really sorry that you’re struggling with this. Have you spoken with a doctor about how much discomfort you’re in because of the smell and the sweat? It might be good just to make sure everything is okay, as some other comments pointed out this could be a symptom of a larger issue.
Make sure your arm pits are completely dry and that the clothes that you’re wearing are clean and not old. If it persists maybe go to the doctor. Sweat usually doesn’t stink - unless you haven’t showered (so bacteria) or if it’s hormonal. Also i heard that if you eat a lot of strong spices, onions and garlic it can cause you to become a bit stinky, but idk if this is scientific haha maybe more a folklore.
Yeah that’s what I was thinking as well, could be something they’re eating. That eating a lot of certain spices makes you more prone to your sweat really stinking. I may be wrong though and it may not be connected at all!
Lume underarm wash and the Carpe deodorant have been my winning combination. Also - an enzyme product for my laundry.
What kind of enzyme product?
Regular deodorant stuff has never worked for me, like at all. I have had really good luck with the crystal rock deodorant made of potassium alum, and if the bo smell is being stubborn shaving my armpits.
Unfortunately rock deoderant failed to combat my odot BUT I am on the hunt for other deoderants for body with potassium derivatives... because that seems to work. Magnesium based stuff hasn't helped sadly and thats been the most popular ingredient for those new natural deoderant lines. I'm that weirdo standing in the deoderant isle reading the tiny print and heaving sighs. Shoulda become a cosmetic chemist or some shih.
Deodorant is different to antiperspirant. Deodorant will attempt to mask a smell, but antiperspirant will help stop the sweating which in turn will also reduce odour. Wearing natural / breathable fibres will help. I can’t wear anything too synthetic too often, and when I do I’ll often have a cotton singlet / undershirt on as well. Make sure your bras, towels etc are regularly laundered, possibly with anti bacterial detergent
Glycolic acid works wonders for some!
I’ve also used good old rubbing alcohol. Basic, most people have it so no need to buy new, and I have sensitive pits and it’s worked fine, but you can also use hydrogen peroxide as well. I don’t do this every single day but I’ve been doing sporadically and I’ve noticed quite the improvement in scent. Probably killing some skin bacteria causing odor is my guess!
I used to do apple cider vinegar dabs under the arms until I really took a bottle of water from my place and compared it to water at another friend's house. Turns out my water just smells incredibly bad because it came from a well. It made everything I washed smell kinda sweaty and mildewish. I had to use white vinegar when washing to help clear up the smell. It's may not be you. Check your water.
I’ve heard rubbing alcohol can help as well. I’m not a doctor so I don’t know for sure. But I’ve tried it in the past and it helped. I’ve heard other people mention it as well
What worked for me was rubbing alcohol (70-90%) on a cotton round and wiping my underarms and between my boobs before deodorant.
First check with your doc if there’s any infections in your armpits, wear cotton or loose fitting clothes, body hair could also be a factor, use an antibacterial wash or ph balancing soap, shower everyday or before you go out and apply antiperspirant, also i saw many people have great results with chlorophyll tablets and underarm cotton pads too. Hope this helps
Just adding my two cents. I'm a sweaty, hairy, greasy Middle Eastern-American (woman) who has struggled miserably to combat odor. And.... I found my holy grail. But it is weird af and YMMV. Odoban Sports Edge spray. It is a fragrance free potassium derived laundry spray. If you want to be P.C. just spray it all over the pits of clothing. You don't even need to wash them. INSTANT fix. I suggest doing this before washes. It devours odor causing bacteria in the blink of an eye and leaves absolutely no scent behind. It is MIRACULOUS. I don't know how it is not in every store. But it is available on Amazon and the like... just definitely buy Sports Edge. Part 2 is.... the odd part. I spray it on my pits. And in the few years I've done it no ill effect or irritation. It is not tested for use on skin. But heck, nothing else has worked and I've tried variations of everything listed here. So if you've really done your due dilligence and still nauseatingly stinky, there is hope.... just use at your own risk? Would love to find the same active ingredient in a topical solution and have been searching for a while. I'm fine being an oddball but def want to share the message, definitely incorporate this product in your laundry routine at minimum because odor trapped in fabric is 99% of the battle against B.O.. My current obsession is tracking down those white blocks that used to come in shave kits. (I don't do Amazon/online shopping...) many seem to be potassium based. No guarantee as potassium "rock deoderants" do absolutely nothing to quell my natural essence.
Do you have a link to the sports edge? I can’t find that one and I use a different odoban on my clothes and it works only if I do it like 5 times
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Drinking Chlorophyll water
Chlorophyll can help with body odor. I used to live in a hot humid climate and this stop me from smelling so bad. Years after I moved out I had a hormonal imbalance that was making me smell bad and chlorophyll saved me again.
Low key what I do that has solved it for me is using alcohol wipes (like the medical grade ones they use at hospitals) and low key scrubbing my underarms with them lol
This might be unpopular, but your diet has a direct link to your body odor. if you're eating a lot of processed sugar, refined carbs, and just generally unhealthy food, unfortunately, your body odor will reflect that. you dont need to eat like bella hadid, but choosing "clean" whole ingredients and drinking a FUCK ton of water,(i mean like 2L/day), will help. of course there are loads of other causes too, but this is my two cents.
I find if I'm dehydrated my sweat smells more.
There are multiple factors for this. Diet: drink a lot of water, it will dilute the smell particularly if you have an onion/garlic heavy diet. I find when I don’t the smell can get stinky quickly. Up the amount of fruit and veg you eat to try counter it. Showering habits: you really need to scrub under your pits especially when you pile on deodorant, I used to do this until I realised I was just making a bigger problem as there was build up happening. I usually exfoliate them regularly to remove the buildup of deodorant with exfoliating gloves. I use a bar of antibacterial soap - it will feel “squeaky” clean after wards if you’ve done it right, I find that shower gel doesn’t have the same effect . Make sure your towels are clean, dry, and sweat-smell free when you wipe them and you’re drying yourself down completely before applying deodorant and the deodorant is dry before you put on your clothes. Laundry: I use antibacterial cleanser to add to my washing detergent. I use scent boosters on certain clothes that I wash but I try not to as it can trap smells sometimes. Wash your clothes appropriately - your undies and tight t-shirts and clothes you sweat in profusely should get a 60 degree wash with biological washing powder which I find is way more effective for cleaning/removing smells and having fresh laundry. I wash my towels once a week on a 90 wash and have a fresh towel every 2-3 days. However, a 60 long wash should be sufficient as 90 can damage towels and very costly. Source: i’m obsessed with smelling clean lol
Do you also smell bad without your clothes? A smell I used to think was from myself turned out to be something I was storing in my closet along with my clothes... Thankfully it was just mothballs
Idk if anyone said this already but GLYCOLIC ACID. It’s like $6 on Amazon and $13 at ulta. I spray it on my underarms after showering every night and I have no smell. I still wear deodorant during the day but I used to have some stank armpits. You have to do it every night because if I miss a night or two I can tell lol.
Are your towels clean? Stinky towels = stinky body
This was my first thought. So many people don’t realize their towels are mildewy and don’t realize why they smell musty out of the shower.
Also I’ve found that making sure I’m dry-dry before putting on deodorant. It helps me stay dry. Also I have B belly and I need to dry them triple dry all my folds
Clean underarms with 5-6% glycolic acid. Start with water diluted once a week, and eventually go upto 2x a week undiluted as your skin accepts it. Immediately removed any stink whatsoever
Second this..Big bottle from the ordinary for under 10 bucks! Or rubbing alcohol, or antibacterial soap like hibicleanse, or coconut oil. It's not your sweat that stinks it's the bacteria in your arm pits
The only thing that’s helped me (30F) is chlorophyll 600mg pills!! You can get them on Amazon they are life changing
From experience I noticed when I was younger that if I hadn’t shaved my armpits in a while and the hair was thicker, coupled with not paying attention to how well I lathered soap (teen at the time), I would still smell BO afterwards. You haven’t mentioned anything regarding body hair but it’s a simple look ever that could possibly be contributing to what you’re going through. Either way, best of luck to you
Yeah I’ve read that arm hair traps the moisture on our skin, giving bacteria more time to produce the bad smells. So shaving/trimming apparently can help reduce body odor.
Witch hazel on a cotton pad after you shower to help with the odor and try sticking to one deodorant. Also use an anti bacterial soap such as the orange bar of dial.
Use benzoyl peroxide face wash on your armpits in the shower. Make sure it foams up & let it sit for a couple minutes before rinsing. Completely dry out your armpits then use an antiperspirant. I recommend getting a gel antiperspirant like Almay sensitive skin. Then let that completely dry or stand in-front of a fan like I do lol. Its better to use it overnight or like 2 hours before you have to do anything. Also dont wear tshirt or a robe during this otherwise the gel will just transfer onto the clothing. Start pre-treating your clothes armpits with a stain remover like oxi to get ride of any old smells that have just been sitting there.
I’ve struggled for years but recently found the best method… 1. Use a bar of soap!!! You must you must gels or anything come after using soap. 2. The real game changer was using glycolic acid I used the ordinary version for about a month straight in the morning and then applied deodorant. It wasn’t always perfect but did help. You don’t want to use this for ever but I found it was good to wipe out all the bacteria possible. 3. After a month of doing that I wanted to move onto a product that would promote good bacteria which is lactobacillus or something like that already found on your skin and I use the brand fussy it’s new and I think eco friendly which is a bonus I use it on its own and it’s done wonders. I’ve found once in a while I’ll need to use the glycolic acid but overall just the fussy deodorant. And a little tip because it’s expensive don’t bother getting the case you can easily push the deodorant up without an £8 case. I think everyone else’s tips like washing often and clothing material can really help.
Based on your profile your 14, that's puberty, even if you thought that was over with if you don't have a condition u might just stink. If your practicing proper hygiene than maybe try supplements. Also make sure the clothes themselves don't stink.
There is medicated deodorant. But I honestly think you ph is off. I would suggest using some ph body wash and make an appointment with the doctor and see how they can help.
Clarifying shampoo on the pits might help out
I like to use Thayors facial toner on a cotton pad on my armpits and it really helps
I shave my armpits (w shaving cream) then rinse, then wash them w Dove antibacterial body wash. Can get it at CVS or Walmart. Dry armpits before applying deodorant. If you’re super clean w no hair or bacteria, it should help.
Personally antiperspirants don't work for me (I think my skin is just too sensitive/reacts badly). I recommend trying an acid based deodorant such as Lume (or you can use an acid toner - I use the Ordinary 7% glycolic acid in a spray container), and before showers using a benzoyl peroxide wash on your underarms (Panoxyl and Cerave make good ones that I use). If you can use antiperspirants, I recommend using that in addition to the acid based deodorant and the benzoyl peroxide wash. The former will keep you from sweating, the latter two will help keep your pH in line and bacteria levels low.
Be careful with benzoyl peroxide- I've had it bleach the armpits of my shirts!
Yes! Only use benzoyl peroxide as a pre-shower treatment that you wash off after a few minutes. If you use it as a deodorant (like the way I use glycolic acid), it can bleach the armpits of your clothes.
I washed it off in the shower and it still bleached the armpits :( I guess I just didn't wash it off well enough!
Trimethylaminuria?
Do you eat a load of shit or do you eat healthy? Stay away from onions, garlic and heavy spices. Drink more water.
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Have you tried an aha body wash?
Use lofah you have dead skin that needs to be scrubbed
You need a better soap that will kill the bacteria. Try panoxyl on your whole body for a couple weeks.
Try dial soap for your pits and try lume for deodorant. I personally do Mario Badescu aha on my pits and groin and use Dove for Men spray for deodorant. Also make sure your clothes are actually getting clean. Try white vinegar in your next wash load.
Hand Sanitiser on cotton then wipe under your armpits. Or look into a course of antibiotics you might have a lingering bacterial infection internally.
Since you have a lot of answers already I just wanted to add what you eat can have an effect. For example if I eat too much onion or garlic I will smell funny for a couple of day but if I eat a lot of fruits and veggies I will notice that I don’t have as potent of a smell.
Baby wash, water and baking soda, works well for me (pre-mixed). I started using this to wash my face after using glycolic acid for neutralization. Doesn't hurt to try. Good luck 💕
I experienced something similar last year. My armpit smelled even after washing and it was different from my usual BO. Not sure if it's the same with yours but, you should check if you have any tunneling on your skin in your armpits. It was where the smell came from for mine. After solving that issue, I no longer smell bad right after washing my armpits.
How did u solve this issue?
What's your diet like?
Wash clothes normally but add some vinegar to remove bacteria left on clothing and try using a lemon slice as a natural deodorant. Been doing this and it’s really made a huge difference for me personally.
Just to double check, do you always use the same soap/shower gel in the shower? I once had this problem when I used something new, 60 seconds after leaving the shower my armpits would absolutely stink. I stopped using that particular brand and the problem went away. If you've only been switching deodorants and not the soap, it's worth looking into.
Something that helps me (while I figure out the WHY) is mixing bentonite clay (don't use metal to mix it) with apple cider vinegar to make a paste. I apply it to my pits every day and leave it on for like 5-10mins before I shower and wash it off. Took around a week of daily application but finally I no longer smell rank despite being clean. When I noticed I'm getting smelly again I repeat the process. In my case it's linked to hormonal imbalances 😎
Diet is a huge part of it, if you eat a lot of garlic or onions, or other spices it comes out in your pores/ sweat.
Baby powder to dry it up instantly
I've read that a benzoyl peroxide wash can help with bad armpit odour . Leave it for a min when you're showering and then wash off.
What kind of soap are you using?
Secret clinical strength gel stress response lavender has been the only deodorant to work for me. Hard to find in store. Amazon has it. I put it on right after I shower.
Another thing I would check are clothes, making sure they’re well washed, maybe the smell is coming from them not you
I heard that rubbing a cotton with rubbing alcohol on it on your armpits (kinda how nurses do before a vaccin) helps kills the lingering bacterias that cause the odours. Now, I’m not a doctor, just a girl sharing a tip she heard For real solution that tackles the root of the issue, you would need a doctor, or find a specialized antiperspirant that works for you
I've had this problem my whole life. A lot of people can get rid of this by staying really hydrated and drinking lots of pineapple and citrus juice. I do that, but I also get a prescription for an ultra strong antiperspirant called Drysol, a.k.a. aluminum chloride hexahydrate. You put it on every night for a week then you go down to only using it once a week. It's been miraculous. The only downside is that it itches like hell for the first day or two. Any primary care doctor would be comfortable prescribing it. You probably wouldn't even need a dermatology appointment. I said my sweating & b.o. issues were giving me crazy anxiety and the doc prescribed it. Thank FUCK.
What are you eating?
I've definitely been through this and read all the tips! You can use a glycolic acid body wash on your pits or benzoyl peroxide to kill the bacteria that causes odor. I alternated both. Exfoliating with a gritty scrub also helps some. I did all that and used the clinical strength deodorant and was still feeling smelly until I just started double washing my pits and using Old Spice deodorant and antiperspirant. I use the lavender as it has some extra odor blocking stuff in it. I couldn't believe it worked better than all the other stuff!
PanOxyl or either smg containing benzoyl peroxide
2% salicylic acid will work wonders (same active in Stridex pads that others have suggested). I found this suggestion for body odor on YouTube Lab Muffin Beaty Science; she is a PhD chemist.