A WOMAN who used to struggle with body odor issues has shared a cost-effective solution to her problem.
She said the affordable purchase changed her life and made her smell better than ever.
Reddit User Home-Form8282 admitted that she used to have a body odor problem.
She revealed on publish that she used to have bad body odor no matter what deodorant or antiperspirant she used.
She even tried extra-strength antiperspirants with multiple applications per day.
“I tried supplements, dietary changes, stress reduction, and even strange Chinese herbal teas from a TCM naturopath and none of it made a difference,” she added.
“I’m now using an all-natural deodorant once a day and I barely smell anything. I can’t recommend this enough.”
She learned from another Redditor that the key to fixing this is washing with salicylic acid.
“Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid that can be transformative for underarm care,” according to the skincare brand Saltair.
It can work as a natural deodorant thanks to its exfoliating properties.
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“It can help reduce odor while exfoliating and brightening the skin, giving you smoother underarms,” the brand explained.
Salicylic acid also removes dead skin cells, which helps minimize ingrown hairs.
The Redditor uses Cetaphil Gentle Salicylic Acid Cleanser, which can be found on Amazon for $11.99.
She uses the “amazing solution” in the shower and lets it sit while she stays out of the water.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, total life changer,” she wrote.
Leave it on for about five to ten minutes and then rinse well.
The thick cream gives her a “good lather” and “good coverage” and stays where she puts it.
“Now the BO is gone and I smell the best I’ve ever smelled,” she added.
When she started the cleansing method, she lathered her entire body with it.
She also uses it daily when it’s hot and humid in the summer.
But for general maintenance or when it’s cold in the winter, she does this once a week.
Her proven results are why she felt the need to “spread the word” to other friends who complain about body odor.
She wants everyone to benefit from the advice.
Other Redditors agreed that it was a boon for their skincare routine.
“THIS WAS A GAME CHANGER FOR ME! I wish I knew this technique in high school and college!!!” one wrote.
“I really like Neutrogena Body Clear or Truly Cherry Scented Bacne cleanser,” wrote another.
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