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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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intherough · 07/10/2025 05:16

Hibiclenssssssssssss!!!!!

CurlewKate · 07/10/2025 04:44

If any of you are in contact with Persimmon soap, do tell them that is a horrible and offensive strap line!

TheSandgroper · 07/10/2025 03:57

I used to work outside in the Australian summer. On bad days, I would scrub my armpits (and a lot more of me, too) with bicarbonate of soda. Absolutely nothing smelly survives that sucker.

CoastalCalm · 07/10/2025 00:47

I used to love Zest soap for this , seemed to get everything extra clean and fresh

Contemporaneouslyagog · 07/10/2025 00:45

shield soap works really well

isitmytime · 07/10/2025 00:24

Detol soap. It’s not harsh or drying but does the job. I have pretty sensitive skin and it’s been my go to for years. Any bar soap will do the trick.
don’t follow it up with shower gel though. Just keep the shower gel for else where.

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.

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BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:32

outerspacepotato · 06/10/2025 23:22

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Hibiclens where I am) kills the bacteria that cause body odor.

I have dry skin. Hands go dry quickly.

Not sure id like the Detol Soap for example.

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BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:23

Springflowersyay · 06/10/2025 23:21

Any soap will do the job. As long as it’s soap.
I used Simple bars for a long time. Also the basic own brand value ones.
Now I have some lovely smelling, fancy ones from TK Maxx.
I smell if I don’t wash regularly and find I need soap to cut through any armpit whiff!!

I sometimes use hand soap to start off. Lol
Yes its interesting how you either can manage to not smell really at all one day but the next you stink.
Its like a sudden switch.

Also I heard apparently using loads of body wash doesnt matter or a longer shower. You could dry off and get dressed but if you haven't actually got rid of the under arm smell properly you will get it back again soon enough.

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outerspacepotato · 06/10/2025 23:22

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Hibiclens where I am) kills the bacteria that cause body odor.

Katflapkit · 06/10/2025 23:22

The Ordinary do a tonic called gycholic acid. It's is a see through plastics bottle. A few drops on a cotton pad and wiping is really good for under arm odours. Then apply deodorant on top. It makes a difference.

Springflowersyay · 06/10/2025 23:21

Any soap will do the job. As long as it’s soap.
I used Simple bars for a long time. Also the basic own brand value ones.
Now I have some lovely smelling, fancy ones from TK Maxx.
I smell if I don’t wash regularly and find I need soap to cut through any armpit whiff!!

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BunnyRabbit1 · 06/10/2025 23:19

XenoBitch · 06/10/2025 23:17

Persimmon soap. It is sold as helping with the "old person smell", but it is also good for body odour.

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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XenoBitch · 06/10/2025 23:17

Persimmon soap. It is sold as helping with the "old person smell", but it is also good for body odour.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 06/10/2025 23:16

Persimmon soap is good for this.