Woman who had ‘severe BO’ says first aid-kit staple was a ‘game changer’ – she no longer needs to use deodorant
A FIRST-AID kit staple helped one woman get rid of her body odor after having an adverse reaction to deodorants.
She raved that the affordable product replaced her need for fragrant beauty supplies.
She took to Reddit’s Skincare Addiction forum to share her hack in response to another user’s post.
The initial poster said they had been using 10% benzoyl peroxide twice daily and Dove’s sensitive deodorant at night to solve their “stinky” armpit problem.
FRESH FEELING
Posting under the handle Joyus65, a beauty enthusiast shared an alternative treatment for banishing unpleasant smells.
“I do something similar too, but I use Hibicleanse instead of BP [benzoyl peroxide] wash, that’s how severe my BO [body odor] was!” she said.
“I only have to wash with the Hibicleanse 3x/wk for it to be effective.”
Hibiclens Antiseptic Skin Cleanse costs $11.99 at Target.
Customers have given it a whopping 4.7-star rating out of a possible 5.
The antiseptic skin cleanser contains 4% chlorhexidine gluconate, which according to Science Direct reduces bacteria on the skin and prevents infections.
The Redditor revealed they alternate with using a product by The Ordinary.
“When I don’t wash with Hibicleanse, I use regular soap and Finish off with my TO glycolic acid solution,” she said.
“I don’t struggle with BO anymore and it’s been such a game changer for me…
“I don’t use any deodorant whatsoever, which is a blessing because I couldn’t find one that didn’t give me a rash or a migraine (I’m sensitive to scents).”
The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner costs $13 at Sephora.
Many people up-voted the Reddit user’s post after struggling with body odor themselves.
Tip to remove yellow sweat stains
Yellow armpit stains affects everyone, whether people care to admit to it or not. But there is help at hand. To remove yellow stains from your clothing, experts recommend the following methods:
- Baking soda paste: The pros at The Laundry Cafe recommend mixing one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with one tablespoon of salt, and ½ cup of baking soda. Apply directly to the stain with a toothbrush, rub, and let the mixture sit for at least an hour, then wash as normal.
- Oxygen bleach: This method is just as useful for removing yellow stains. Mix one part of oxygen-based bleach with one part of ammonia in a non-metal bowl. Wear gloves during this application. Rub into the fabric with a toothbrush and allow the solution to sit for at least ten minutes before laundering as normal.
- Stain remover or detergent: Stains on collars can be stubborn to remove as armpit stains. So pretreat the area using a solvent-based stain-removing agent or detergent. Work the product into the collar with a toothbrush and allow it to sit for at least ten minutes before washing.
SWEATY SOLUTION
According to Medical News Today, body odor is caused by bacteria destroying protein molecules within sweat.
The unpleasant smell is most likely to linger on the feet, armpits, genitals, and behind the ears.
Experts recommend washing and drying thoroughly, shaving body hair, and using antiperspirants to control body odor.
It is recommended to speak with a doctor if sweating worsens as it could be a sign of an underlying condition.
Aluminum chloride is among the treatments that may be prescribed to reduce the amount of sweat.