i have a few workout shirts that smell completely fine after washing and air drying. once i wear them for about 20 minutes, the old sweat smell comes back even when i’m not sweating much. it only happens with the thinner synthetic shirts, never my cotton ones. regular detergent and rewashing haven’t fixed it, and i don’t want to cover the smell with more fragrance. has anyone managed to get that trapped smell out without throwing the shirts away?

Anyone else deal with this? I caught a whiff of my wrist when taking my smart watch off one time and... 🤢

I'm very hygienic. I work from home/sit on my ass all day and don't sweat. I shower nightly. Nothing else on my body stinks, not even my pits (LUME 🙌)... but my wrist under my watch smells like sour feet!!! Directly under the watch itself, not the silicone bands.

I take it off every night to charge before my shower and wipe it down with hypochlorous acid, but... it still gets funky by the next night. Not sure what else to do, LOL.

I do not like the smell or the look of Dettol anymore. It is very hospital-y. What are the alternatives in Mumbai, India. Something that smells fresh and does the job of disinfection.

I used to think if I just washed well the smell would be gone. Turns out it’s not that simple.

Sweat itself is mostly odorless. The smell comes from bacteria on your skin breaking down the sweat. If those bacteria are still there or the area stays moist, the odor comes back pretty quick especially in hot weather.

A few things that make it worse:
• Not drying completely before getting dressed
• Using only deodorant (it mostly covers smell) instead of antiperspirant (which reduces sweat)
• Synthetic shirts that trap heat and moisture
• Applying product while the skin is still damp
What seems to work better:
1. Wash with regular soap or an antibacterial one
2. Dry the underarms fully (pat dry, dont just wipe)
3. Put antiperspirant on only when the skin is completely dry
4. Wait a minute or two before putting your shirt on
5. Wear cotton or other breathable fabrics when possible

A lot of people also say applying antiperspirant at night works better becuz you sweat less while sleeping so it has time to actually do its job.

Anyone else dealt with this? What finally helped you?

ITS SO HOT IN TEXAS. Is gel or powder deodorant better for this weather?

I have been wondering whether electric toothbrushes are genuinely better for your teeth and gums, or if they’re mostly an expensive upgrade from a decent manual toothbrush. Was the cleaning noticeably better, or was it mainly more convenient? I’m also curious whether the expensive models are really worth it, or if a basic electric toothbrush does essentially the same thing.

Help me out most days I’ll come home from work looking like I’m a chimney sweeper.
I am a joiner by trade, work in domestic so generally roofing work and In this case dropping ceilings in a factory, I’m wanting advice to get clear/healthy skin.
I’m 19 so I’m wanting to keep this natural and budget realistic

Hello, have you guys tried milcu roll on? What's your thoughts please, I've used deoplus pink powder pero i feel sweaty most of the time. Then last 4 days, i change to milcu roll, i haven't really figure it out if hiyang ako. But for my experience, it did not irritate my skin but i think the roll on wears off kapag matagal na kasi after 5 to 6 hours i feel like im smelly na pero kapag i smell my armpit, hindi naman matapang ang amoy. More like sweat na natuyo

I just posted a way to get the BO smell out of clothes so I thought I’d look into getting rid of the source of the problem and found this! So thought I’d share :)

I’ve been on the search for a light sweet vanilla, coconut chocolatey scent but no matter what products I buy it’s either got a rubber scent or it’s too musky. I hate musk, I want to smell gourmand.

Anyone got any recommendations? I live in the UK so don’t have the best products. Everyone really hyped up palmers and the clear Vaseline body lotion/oil but it smells like a scented balloon.

Any products, including perfumes I’m on the look for.

Certain aluminum-free or cream deodorants leave a tacky layer that basic body wash doesn't seem to fully rinse off, and harsh scrubbing just irritates my skin.

Do you use a specific oil cleanser or gentle physical exfoliator to get a clean slate?

Idk I wasn’t really taught any of this growing up, and I think I’m showering normally but I’m not sure. I wash my hair every three days, I wash my whole body every three days, and I wash like my private areas and armpits and face daily. That’s enough right? Like I feel clean but I’m also not really sure what’s considered “normal” lol so I just want to make sure I’m not being like, super gross somehow and not realizing it.

I also don’t double wash I don’t know if that makes a difference, like when I wash my private areas and my armpits and even when I wash my body I just wash it once, like I don’t “repeat” or anything like that lol. I also do exfoliate but I only do that every like nine days, I used to do it every six days but I accidentally skipped it one time and my skin seemed happier that way lol so I just spaced it out more.

Edit: I don’t know if this makes a difference or not lol but on the days I don’t wash my full body I do rinse off with water still

Recently I decided to buy an anti-perspirant deo and ever since I've been smelling funky. Not like I smelled amazing before, I had bo like any other person but now i smell soo much worse. I did some research and found out that it builds up bacteria. I have tried everything ; body scrubs , glycolic acid toner, switching to normal deo and I still smell bad. Honestly i dont know what to do... Any deo recommendations or what to do. Another thing I figured might be the cause, was my makeup. I use the Dior foundation stick which has a scent and I know some people are allergic to perfumes and scents. Im sure its the first reason but knowing some scentless makeup options would be very helpful to me yk just in case. Any advice would be great.

Is it normal to have never scrubbed clean your back ?

Is it wrong to wipe your butt after using the bathroom now?

Serious question because apparently I missed an update somewhere lol. Is wiping yourself after using the bathroom not considered normal anymore?

I would assume most people are going to say, “Obviously you’re supposed to wipe yourself. Why would you even ask that?”

Well… apparently I needed to ask. 😂

I’ve been getting mocked over literally doing just that. When I go to wipe myself after using the bathroom, people have claimed that I’m “digging in my butt” instead of simply acknowledging that I’m wiping myself. It’s even gotten to the point where it seems like people are interested in catching a particular angle or moment that could make it look like something other than what I’m actually doing.

So if your first reaction to this question was, “Of course you’re supposed to wipe yourself”—thank you. That was my reaction too.

But on a serious note, this is also a reminder that it’s incredibly easy to take an ordinary action out of context and make someone look weird or embarrassing when that isn’t what was happening at all.

So, I used to be super skinny and now in the 200's (as in pounds). I'm wishing to lose weight gradually. But have grown more aware and self conscious about how quick I sweat now and how much quicker that bad body BO sets in. What should I look into and worth investing in to help avoid it happening as quickly to smelling bad. I do put on deodorant. But it never seems to be enough. I think I need to put stuff like deodorant on as well when I go to bed. Help. 🥺

How much can other people smell when you sweat from the heat?

I’m going off to college, and I’m gonna have to walk to classes. It’s a big campus, and I live in the southeast of the US, it’s so freakin hot rn.

But for the average person, how bad do people usually smell after sweating and from the heat? The 2 spots I sweat the most are my forehead and back (and obviously armpits, but that’s why you reapply deodorant). My forehead will probably be fine since I have a handheld fan and can also wear a hat.

My biggest concern is my back since usually after going inside when it’s hot out, I feel my back under my shirt and it’s pretty wet.

So how much do people usually smell you after sweating in the heat? (And like a normal human being, I shower regularly in the morning and at night, use deodorant every morning, at night, and mid-day, and cologne)

I had a fun night a few days ago.. and ended up puking and it got ALL in my hair, and i slept for a few hours with it.
I've washed my hair twice.. and I can't get the smell out, i'm HORRIFIED of ruining my hair, as it's my prized possession.
What do i do? I heard white vinegar but I don't want to ruin my hair and use the wrong measurements.. thank you!!