Best soap for removing sweat smell of armpits

[TobyMory]

I am sweaty and menopausal. Moved to soap as shower gel was no use. I have had a shower this morning and lathered my armpits. Got out of the shower and they still smell of stale sweat. What do I need to use to remove the smell? It’s so embarrassing.

What does the glycolic acid do? I feel like I’ve tried everything else.

@Q1w2e3

What does the glycolic acid do? I feel like I’ve tried everything else.

It helps with sweat and also gets rid of any last traces of old deo

https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/ordinary-glycolic-acid-toning-solution-review-48490281

hibiscrub or benzoyl peroxide wash - let it sit for a bit to kill bacteria

I have the same issue. Isn't peri a delight? It's only a few days a month so it is hormonal. I tend to double wash - once with soap and once with shower gel.

A soap with tea tree oil in will help op . I get one.from Holland and Barratt

Try some African black soap. It's an astringent (so also great for oily hair and facial exfoliating). Go to your local African / Caribbean grocers and ask for the green box. The name is a bit unusual for anglophones, but it should be reasonably priced. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

Letting my underarm hair grow has helped a lot for me!

Definitely use a flannel after lathering with plenty of soap. I also use Mitchum roll on

@madmomma

Before you change your soap, try using a shower Lily to scrub and rinse twice. This is what sorted it for me. Then sure cotton dry as soon as you dry off.

I never knew they were called shower lillies, I just had to Google. I've always called them buff puffs 😄

Dr bronner liquid soap and a flannel

Dettol soap, and Triple Dry deodorant. It’s expensive, but it’s the only thing that works for my perimenopausal pits!

DD smelled terrible we got her some shield soap and Mitchum deodorant as recommended on a teen thread and the smell went.

I really need to read up on the menopause as all I hear friends talk about is the hot flushes. I have no clue about what joys are about to come, but maybe that's a good idea!

Some great advice here. Going to get some dettol
And whiled to try and some new flannels to scrub with for starters thanks. And the clothes tips also welcome!

I had the opposite experience to the poster who said let the hair grow. It made my issue worse so I actually had laser hair removal. It was a good investment.

I also find exfoliation key.

You need to exfoliate. Try a korean Italy cloth when you have properly soaked your pits. Alternatively shave them everyday

Shield soap, it's inexpensive, it works and I kinda like the smell

DD uses Shield and that seems to work.

@Marmelace

Me too

@grey12

My mum rubs a little bit of fairy before throwing in the washing machine

I don’t think OP can fit in the washing machine 🤣

Thanks, pawpaws.

Shield soap

Using an abrasive (flannel or puff) definitely works to remove the old deodorant and give a clean fresh armpit.
The best deodorant I found was Driclor. A tiny roll on but powerful and worth the price.

I second the glycolic acid suggestion. I use those Nip Fab pre-soaked discs and last thing before I leave the shower I wipe underarms and rinse off. I switched to salt crystal deo so wanted to be extra sure armpits were clean as that deo is not very forgiving/effective

Trust deodorant paste works well. You rub it on at night and wash off in the morning. It's in Boots along with their super strength deodorant range.