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Body Odour Soap

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BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:15

Whats the best soap for getting rid of body odour under arms.

I feel its not well advertised in supermarkets.

Example Dove bar is not a soap. Its a beauty bar. But does that mean it doesn't work enough to be clean all day?

I normally use bodywash cheaper or more expensive.

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Cinaferna · 08/10/2025 06:48

Contemporaneouslyagog · 07/10/2025 00:45

shield soap works really well

I love that smell. It's so clean

RampantIvy · 08/10/2025 06:45

BagBitch · 08/10/2025 01:58

I second shield soap, then shower gel afterwards.

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Why not just ditch the shower gel altogether?

Needspaceforlego · 08/10/2025 02:07

BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:15

Whats the best soap for getting rid of body odour under arms.

I feel its not well advertised in supermarkets.

Example Dove bar is not a soap. Its a beauty bar. But does that mean it doesn't work enough to be clean all day?

I normally use bodywash cheaper or more expensive.

What does that actually mean?

What's in soap thats not in a Dove bar?
Because people say this all the time on MN but it makes no sense to me.

The other comment people come out with is shower gel is a detergent but not soap, what is in soap thats not in shower gel?

BagBitch · 08/10/2025 01:58

Contemporaneouslyagog · 07/10/2025 00:45

shield soap works really well

I second shield soap, then shower gel afterwards.

Senseandsensitivity · 08/10/2025 01:26

I love fragrant shower gels and dove beauty bars but i am careful about perfume in the nether regions. I sweat loads at exercise, and definitely pongy afterwards, even with antiperspirant, and find that using unperfumed plain white soap like simple (or 4 bars for 1.50? from lidl) works the best with a shower puff for getting rid of smells.

The only thing is you do have to clean the shower more as soap creates a scum and shower gel doesnt.

lovemycbf · 08/10/2025 00:23

I use either Palmolive or imperial leather bars of soap and don’t have a problem

TheFormidableMrsC · 07/10/2025 23:29

We use Sanex. It’s gentle but does the job. I have a very stinky teen.

DrUptonsGardenGnome · 07/10/2025 22:45

Sulphur soap is another option. It’s naturally antibacterial. I haven’t seen it in supermarkets but you can buy it on Amazon. There are varieties with vitamin e or almond oil to prevent dry skin.

cannyvalley · 07/10/2025 22:41

Another vote for dettol soap. I get dry skin and I find it fine. Works really well. I’m guessing the sweaty smell is bacteria, and it’s antibacterial.

dawnc27 · 07/10/2025 08:41

Gingefringe · 07/10/2025 08:19

I agree with the Dettol soap. I thought it would have that antiseptic smell of the Dettol liquid but the soap smells really nice and is very gentle on the skin.

it did have that smell a few years back and i LOVED it, always made me feel really clean too but ive now got used to the new smell and always use it instead of shower gels now. also agree its not at all harsh on the skin, in fact it helps me with blemishes

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 07/10/2025 08:35

Cidal soap is antibacterial, smells lemony fresh and is 99p for a 2 pack in most supermarkets.

Gingefringe · 07/10/2025 08:19

I agree with the Dettol soap. I thought it would have that antiseptic smell of the Dettol liquid but the soap smells really nice and is very gentle on the skin.

Implodingyourmirage · 07/10/2025 08:01

BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:15

Whats the best soap for getting rid of body odour under arms.

I feel its not well advertised in supermarkets.

Example Dove bar is not a soap. Its a beauty bar. But does that mean it doesn't work enough to be clean all day?

I normally use bodywash cheaper or more expensive.

Dettol do an antibacterial soap - I've never tried it, but might be worth a go. I also find that anything with tea tree or peppermint cleans really well, without being too harsh.

UnimatrixZeroOne · 07/10/2025 07:54

Contemporaneouslyagog · 07/10/2025 00:45

shield soap works really well

Agreed. It's sold as "deodorising soap" and I've used it for years. Lovely smell.

OldBeyondMyYears · 07/10/2025 07:18

I use Dettol soap. It’s got a lovely fresh scent and gets rid of BO.

mamagogo1 · 07/10/2025 07:08

Plain soap works really well, 4 bars for £1 cheap stuff is actually better than fancy ones. Added bonus - you can wash hair and even shave the bar to wash clothes when travelling which I’m at the moment

HellsBells13 · 07/10/2025 07:01

BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:32

I have dry skin. Hands go dry quickly.

Not sure id like the Detol Soap for example.

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I use detol soap under my arms and it's not drying at all. My skin is very dry and always has been.

70sMuuMuu · 07/10/2025 06:57

BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:19

How strange. Any age smells. After being active or sitting around or sleeping.

But is a bar of soap good to use before body wash..

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No, she’s talking about a specific thing - nonenal odour and persimmon soap is known to help.

begone25 · 07/10/2025 06:55

Hibiscrub occasionally as needed (I’d find it too harsh to use daily), but also Salt of the Earth spray or crystal deodorant works wonders.

RampantIvy · 07/10/2025 06:55

Any bar of soap is fine. Ditch the shower gel.

Clickandcollects · 07/10/2025 06:55

Yes Dettol soap and scrub with a flannel or shower puff.
followed up with Mitchum stick deodorant (the creamy one not the roll on)
This combination has sorted my smelly pits

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 07/10/2025 06:48

But is a bar of soap good to use before body wash..
Don't use body wash as well, especially if you have dry skin. Soap,lathered up and thoroughly rinsed is all you need. Bil, who is a plumber and gets smelly sweaty and grotty, uses zest or another lemony one that's easy to get but I can't remember.

isthismylifenow · 07/10/2025 06:16

You need an antibacterial soap.

I live in a hot country and normal shower gel doesn't always cut it for pits. I'm not sure what brands you get, but Dettol, Savlon, Protex etc.

These are bar soaps. Way better than the liquid version.

PurBal · 07/10/2025 06:11

JBJ · 06/10/2025 23:45

I swear by Pears soap. Seems to do the job really well. I start off on the shower with that, then a once over with a nice smelling shower gel and it gets rid of any lingering whiffs.

Also a big fan of pears. But with any soap I have to really scrub my pits to ensure all the bacteria is killed. If I have a particularly smelly day then the following wash takes more time.

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