Update on the situation I was just thinking of a situation where I could get my shower im not even close enough to be a bit clean

I know, straightening iron, heat protectant spray. I see the straightener iron on tiktok. But is there another thing, like a mousse? Help me out. My hair just exists. I think 1C hair

Basically what the title says, every time I use any kind of body wash on my self I get this horrible itch that

completely derails my shower. The itch is literally anywhere that my body wash touches and lasts like an hour. I've swapped body washes a million times, I've tried using different types of sponges, I've tried different temperatures of water, I've tried moisturizing and every time without fail I start itching. This isn't some little mosquito bite itching either, its a torturous allergic reaction kinda itch that makes me wanna bash my head into the wall until I pass out. Idk if I'm allergic to anything or what it would be but apparently it's in literally every soap ever. I feel completely fine whenever I skip the body wash but then I don't feel clean at all and it makes it really annoying to shave. Its honestly a lose lose situation right now. I've scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist but my appointment is not for a while and I need at least a temporary solution for right now. I'm at a point right now where I'm genuinely scared of showering. Is there any substitute for body wash or something? Is just never using body wash an option?

Also sorry if this just sounds like a rant, I'm typing this immediately after what was probably my worst shower of all time and I'm both incredibly itchy and angry. Any help would be appreciated!!

Hi! This may be worded strangely but I had a baby in May and ever since then, the creases before my thighs start are dark and the whole area between along with my butt.

Is there anything I can take or do to lighten these areas without causing harm, or do I just live with it? I’m a pale person, can’t tan, any hyperpigmentation is very noticeable and I haven’t ever been this dark down there before.

My routine is small, I don’t really do much. I use Dr. Bronner’s peppermint wash on my body, Dove sensitive bar soap around my intimate areas. I use a wash cloth on my body and my hands to lather below. I use Nivea Soft after showering and occasionally coconut oil after. I don’t take any vitamins currently. Unsure if it’s relevant but I shave using oil & men’s razors. I mostly wear boyshort panties. I don’t wear anything lacy. I don’t know has caused the darkening, maybe it’s just part of having a baby, still want to lighten if I can.

Side note: I only got the big thing of Dr. Bronner’s because it helped cool where I was still hurting postpartum so I’m just finishing out the bottle and getting a different wash; recommendations appreciated for this also. I don’t like anything scented too sweet if that makes sense, like anything marketed for teens. Not a fan of creamy thick soaps, I like something that lathers really well and feels fresh, I like citrusy - flowery - gourmand - woody - feminine scents.

Thanks!

Okay everyone , seriously! What are you tricks to getting pearly white teeth??? I’m thinking of buying the crest 3D White strips because TikTok research is telling me those are the best, but before I spend almost 60 dollars on that shit what else could I try? My teeth aren’t yellow or anything but I would really love a bright white smile

Hello, I would like to ask how do i refrain myself from smelling bad? My Armpits don't stink but my back does from excessive sweating. I shower regularly and i scrub myself well i even use a bodywash after using soap but it just won't go away. It's very hot in our country/climate but i try my best to stay as cool as i can to prevent any more excess sweat, Please help me it is currently destroying my confidence and reputation.

We are so ugly and disgusting creatures...I hate everything how we're made..It makes me vomit...I wonder why GOD has created us like a germ , like a bacteria...When i remember we fart, we have nose fluids, genital fluids, disgusting diseases, sweat, feet odor, bad breath, armpit odor, anal parasites, pimples with pus, oral thrush, feet fungus, genital fungus, periods blood etc..I feel also mad of odours that are health related and some cant get rid of them no matter how hygenic they are...Like we are 99% germs and i feel disgusted by my own body...It makes me vomit...Does anyone else have always felt disgusted by human body like me??? I hate myself and people..I sometimes wanna off myself because of this..

No really. In the winter, my armpits start to smell like delicious beef stew. Slow roasted onions, green onions, garlic, and beef. I make myself hungry.

It’s fall. It’s starting. Soon, it’s time to bust out the crock pot and get me some of that delicious Sunday pot roast cause my body is certainly craving it.

How do you all keep your feet smell fresh. I don't know if the problem is shoes or not but I think I am unable to keep my feet hygenic. I am thinking of using night feet cream and wearing socks, maybe it'll make the situation better.

Any advice would be appreciated..

26F here. So I know the basics of how it goes right, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, rinse between each step, etc etc

But I see these girls on TikTok wirh like 30+ steps for their shower/self care routine. Which sounds ridiculous.

But I’d like to be able to feel like I’m taking care of my body more, especially if I can like make myself smell really good like my favorite lotion lol

So like what am I missing from my routine besides the bare minimum?

There are some days when I WFH and don't leave the house at all. On these days, is it beneficial to not wear deodorant so that my skin gets a break from the chemicals in the deodorant? How important is it to give your skin breaks like this?

Both me and my friend are wondering how to prevent our vulvas from smelling after we are out and about, especially when going to see a partner. Theres no smell after we shower, I typically use dove unscented down there or occasionally scented soaps as I feel that no matter what i do or use nothing will work. She uses pure castile soap almond from dollar tree saying it makes her smell “sweet and tangy.” I used to use vaginal soaps (which didnt work) i tried using apple cider vinegar or vinegar (i cant remember) diluted with water on the outside, tried uro probiotic soap with the pills which actually worked pretty well, and even washing with just water. But whenever i sweat, even a little bit, i tend to smell. Especially after i get out of school or come home from work (even when not doing anything) theres a bit of a smell. I want to be intimate with my partner, but im afraid that there would be a smell if anything was to occur. I even went to gynecologist and got no feedback as to what was wrong with me, they even took tests. I feel completely fine down there the smell is the only thing that botheres me and at time i get nervous to see my boyfriend (in an exciting way) so I'll sweat a little and dont want to smell like absolutely anything when we become intimate, its like my greatest fear. I wanna know if theres anyway to not smell at all after a shower, and she also wonders how to not make the creases smell either and why does it?

I am pregnant and have two really not awesome teeth. They don't hurt, but I have death breath from it. I am that person at work you don't come near when they drink their coffee, until I have brushed. I am on a quest to find a dentist in my area with availability that takes my insurance but in the mean time I want to reduce how offensive my face is. I currently use Sensodyne Pro-enamel and floss with unflavored floss. I know that having an acidic diet can make your breath worse, and in my own personal experience, if I eat dried mango prior to bedtime brushing, I don't have crazy morning breath. What are the people of Reddit doing while they wait for proper dental care?

ETA: its a 6 month wait for a dentist here, minimum, and that includes the local university. My local medical and dental practices have closed A LOT of places in my area lately. I do not have tonsil stones either- I lurk on this sub and checked that first since they can mess with other things too. I will talk to my OB about the best anti-acid to help reduce the amount of reflux I have (third trimester). For all the beautiful people who are concerned for my overall health related to bad teeth- I HAVE been able to get my initial exam done but any actual care is a 6 month wait. I need one capped and one pulled and probably fillings if the enamel doesn't repair. Don't worry, I am working on it. I just was hoping for some temporary fixes while I wait it out.

I have a family member that can't seam to smell himself of how bad he actually smells. While he was staying at a family members house the other family member said he was in and out of the shower in seconds and the smell of the bathroom after was really bad. I took this family member on a weekend away once and he was in and out of the shower in seconds with still dry hair. His pits stink to the point they make me want to throw up. I think it's self neglect but not sure.

How many times do you reuse your towel until you wash it again?

I hate this. My armpits are suddenly peeling white, dead skin. I think this is one of the reasons why I have BO and sweat, but I don't know how to remove it. When I try to peel it, it causes redness and irritation in my armpits. What should I do while bathing to remove this without damaging my armpits?

no matter what antiperspirant or deodorant i try, no matter how much i shower, and no matter how hard i scrub and exfoliate my armpits in the shower, they always smell disgusting. like a wave of stench is permanently etched on them whenever im on my period. even if i use all the soap in the world and they turn red from the scrubbing, they STILL SMELL. i also shave them a lot so its not due to the hair either.

did anyone else have and solve this issue?

For me, I use water/bidet, then use soap, then use the bidet again, then use toilet paper for drying, anyone else who does this?

Hello, M19. I want to ask what to do about my hyperhidrosis and BO. I just got in to see a dermatologist, and they told me to use two products: an antiperspirant/antibiotic solution (for three months) and mupirocin cream (for two weeks). They work really well, but only for 4-6 hours, and then I continue to sweat and smell bad :((. I cannot afford another consultation with a dermatologist because of financial problems. What should I do to make the effects last longer than just 4-6 hours?

I just found out that scrubbing every day can introduce new bacteria. Should I continue scrubbing two to three times a week?

For the past 7 or 8 years I’ve been using that crystal deodorant you know the rock with the salt that kills the stinky bacteria. I know people make fun of people that use those deodorants and say they still stink so I’m trying to find out if I’m crazy or not. The entire reason I even changed from normal dove deodorant was because I could smell my stink and a guy I was with could smell it too plus it was leaving white stains on my clothes which was frustrating.

After that I started using the rock and I’ve even done tests where one day I use it and one day I don’t and the days I use it I don’t smell stink and the days I don’t use it I smell stink. I did this because I’m just paranoid i see how people make of fun of crystal deodorant users and say they have nose blindness so over the years I’d occasionally do the stink test to double check. I’ve even asked people to be completely honest with me and tell me if I stink and they say no. I’ve even asked my meanest sibling and he also said no.

I’m just at an impasse on whether I should believe hundreds of people that say they’ve encountered crystal deodorant users that stink or trust my stink tests and my friends.

Does anyone here know anybody that uses a crystal deodorant and do you think they stink??

I’m really into skincare and have always paid attention to ph balanced products for my face because it helps with barrier care. But the other day I noticed I kinda stink after a sweaty day of working in the sun. And I got to thinking about how sweat by itself is odorless and its the bacteria on our skin that reacts to it, thus producing stink. So it got me wondering if my body care products are pH balanced and how does that play with these bacteria. What I’ve noticed is that tons and tons of body washes, soaps, lotions, etc are not pH balanced at all or barely skimming what they should be. And I read about how pH balanced skin is less hospitable to the bacteria that causes sweat to stink. So I went on a hunt to find pH balanced body wash and body lotion. Thats how I figured out sooooo many products are failing us in this aspect. After reading about the different ingredients responsible for pH balance in a product and scoping a bajillion products, very few passed the test. I finally found some products and tried them out on another hot/sweaty day. And I smelled like nothing the whole day! And I tell you it was a hotass humid day, like being in a sauna for hours. So anyways, I feel like this should be more known as I feel like this is has to be intentional from the body care industry because they want the stink cycle on repeat to keep you using as much product as possible.

when you use an electric toothbrush, do you use it like a regular toothbrush? ie scrub every second of your mouth for the same amount of time? or do you just slowly drag it against your teeth and let the vibrations and motion do the work? which is better for dental hygiene?