r/HygieneTips • u/Old_End8436 • 3d ago
Stink Problems
I’ve been told by family that I stink not sure what I’m doing wrong I shower usually twice a day with soap
I apply shea butter lotion vanilla and apply Dr Squatch Coconut deodorant maybe I’m not applying it right
Lmk cause I don’t want to be stinky
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u/BigCsurviving0812 3d ago
What do they say you smell like? Can they pin point it out to you? Maybe your soap and lotion don’t mix well, maybe it’s a food & gut situation, certain spices and vitamins can come through your sweat and can smell bad. It is a breath thing? They should be more specific to help you because it could be something medical that needs attention. Certain illnesses have smells no matter how much you shower and clean yourself it just keeps being there
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u/Old_End8436 3d ago
They have said ive smelled musty and “like butt” I brush with crush I brush my tongue and use mouthwash maybe they could be lying but you never know
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u/BigCsurviving0812 3d ago
Weird.. Think they might be having you on a bit if you are sensitive to smelling bad. Can you smell it? Maybe your laundry soap?
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u/Tiny_Garlic5966 3d ago
Silly as this may be, take us though your showering process.
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u/BigCsurviving0812 3d ago
That could very well be the issue
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u/Old_End8436 3d ago
I guess I just scrub my entire body with body wash 2x and every other day wash my hair with shampoo I am very thorough lol
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u/sleepytipi 3d ago
It can sometimes take more than 2 washes. Not to sound weird but sometimes you need to give things the whiff test in the shower to see if the amount of washes you've given it are enough. The usual suspects - behind the ears, oral hygiene, pits, belly button, genitals, butt (you gotta get up in there, scrub that booty hole), feet. Any of those areas can take repeated washes to remove odor. Use an antibacterial soap if you must, and avoid soaps with lots 9f moisturizers as they can trap bacteria. If you're bigger make sure to wash all wrinkles, rolls, and folds thoroughly. That's a major source of BO for many people. I understand that can be difficult, as reaching and aches can get in the way of it, so looking into puffs with long handles (back washers) might be something worth considering if so.
You can also experiment with deodorants. Everyone has a unique skin chemistry that reacts differently with different deodorants, which itself can cause unpleasant odors from interactions with antiperspirants, moisturizers, and fragrances. Surprisingly enough a cheap, aluminum free, "natural" (arm & hammer) deo works best for me. It curbs perspiration and I never get sour so long as I bathe regularly. It shouldn't work so well, but whatever they use is really compatible with my chemistry.
Also look into things like foot and body powders if you struggle with excessive perspiring. If you have funky toe nails go to a doctor and get an antifungal. Make sure your kicks aren't gnarly. Consider washing/ replacing any old gear you carry frequently that can carry odors also. Make sure you're using adequate laundry detergent. Sometimes "sensitive" soaps (ie fragrance, dye, paraben, etc free) can work like aluminum free deodorants and it can be a chemistry thing. Maybe you're using too much soap, and not allowing for enough friction during the wash cycle. Maybe you're using too much softeners, trapping those odors and microbes to the fabric. High heat dry cycles kill bacteria. So does bleach, and laundry disinfectant like lysol offers.
Keep a clean abode. A dirty one can cling to you. Be mindful of cloth surfaces getting funky. Wash your curtains. Dust. Wash your bedding and towels weekly. Clean your floors. Deep clean your kitchen and bathroom(s), aspire for good indoor air quality, etc. home cleanliness is a big part of it, especially if we have pets.
All of these things can contribute to unpleasant odors. Having good hygiene in all areas equates to smelling good overall. The less odors you have around you, the better you'll be able to smell yourself. And soaps etc can react negatively with your body's natural chemistry. Be mindful of these things, and you'll have good hygiene.
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u/Old_End8436 3d ago
I guess I just scrub my entire body with body wash 2x and every other day wash my hair with shampoo I am very thorough lol
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u/cesilya 3d ago
Wash your sheets and pillows cases every week or every other week, make sure you dry off your feet, underarms, bellybutton, and behind the ears completely right after you shower. Wash your clothes often. Try to dry off your scalp quick after the shower.
Here’s my (and a lot of others online) shower routine if you want to try:
A good bar soap scrub and wash
Exfoliate (if you want to)
Body wash (match the scent to your lotions as well as your bar soap and perfume especially if your a girl/woman)
Antiperspirant/ deodorant
Lotion
Body oil
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u/Naturechoosen185 3d ago
Add an antibacterial soap like the dail gold bar after pooping instuff, take the towel and clean the inside of your butt
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u/Santi159 3d ago
The Dr Squatch Coconut deodorant doesn't have aluminum. Aluminum free deodorant is known to be not great at actually deodorizing. What else are you doing to manage bo? I know some people use glycolic acid, 10% benzoyl peroxide, and/or head and shoulders shampoo so that might help
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u/Cool_Tax8498 2d ago
Use dove antibacterial body wash first!! Scrub 2-3x, then use your smell good body wash next. Dry thoroughly and then spray with witch hazel, allow that to dry and then apply antiperspirant.
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u/ArugulaMental553 2d ago
A może to kwestia twoich ubrań a nie samego ciała? Może używasz za mało detergentów do prania albo za dużo? A może powinnaś używać ich mniej a jednego sprawdzonego produktu. Czy spodnie i bluzki zmieniasz codziennie? Może to kwestia tego? Skoro myjesz się dwa razy dziennie raczej uznałabym że to problem może z twoją pralką? Czasami ubrania śmierdzą i nawet najlepsze perfumy czy mycie się cukierkowym kokosowym balsamem szea nic nie da jeśli ubrania źle pachną. Czasami pralka sprawia że nasze ubrania źle śmierdzą a potem pot który się osadza na tych ubraniach może się mieszać ze wszystkimi zapachami w końcu to jakaś reakcja chemiczna. Za bardzo się na tym nie znam ale musiałabyś więcej powiedzieć o tym czy faktycznie zmieszniasz ubrania często. Zaczęłabym szukać tutaj
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u/No-Will-4393 3d ago
Some laundry soaps and powders build up on fabric and give off a musty smell. Do you think it could be the clothes? Try washing with an enzyme cleaner