Best Men's Body Wash to Remove BO?

jollybeggar on 07/10/2017 - 03:44
Last edited 08/10/2017 - 11:30

I need some help from the guys because I stink. What's the best body wash you've used for removing body odour?

I sweat a lot but find I have to use multiple applications (often of more than one body wash) every time I shower, just to get rid of the body odour.

I've had the same experience with Axe (Africa), Dove, Original Source (Mint & Tea Tree) - all not effective without multiple repeats uses in the one shower.

Thanks for any recommendations.

Update: Thanks all for your advice. I've added a poll find out what other's use in the shower because a lot of you have said you use soap rather than body wash (which was surprising to me). Cheers!

Guys, what do you use in the shower to remove body odour?

Poll Options

  • 127
    Soap
  • 37
    Body Wash
  • 2
    Combination of both
  • 4
    Other (e.g. homemade, vinegar, etc)
  • 10
    None
Health & Beauty

Comments

  • Black Brown Blue on 08/10/2017 - 12:55
    +1

    I had same problem as you.
    Use normal soap and make sure you wash your armpits really well.
    Then apply anti- perspirant roll on in armpits to totally remove the odour. You can also use deodorant spray and/or perfume in addition if you want to mask the odour smell if you are still worried after applying roll on.

    Other things - wash clothes regularly, shower regularly, general hygiene.

  • anonymous8 on 08/10/2017 - 13:22
    +1

    Use mitchum antiperspirant for you pits. So effective you can skip a day.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/10/2017 - 14:42

    Don't wash in hot or very warm water, it removes the natural body oils. Your body is probably trying to overcompensate for the fact that you are stripping it constantly. Just have a slightly warm to cold shower and use a wash cloth with some soap. I use to have the same problem as you, having less hot showers and using 50% less soap solved it for me. Only use soap once a day, having multiple showers is fine for bo just use a wash cloth to rub off dried sweat, etc.

  • Cheap Rich Guy on 08/10/2017 - 17:45
    +3

    You might be a candidate for a bleach bath.

    • [Deactivated] on 08/10/2017 - 22:35

      Or just wash the areas with this:

      http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/59635/Microshield-2-C…

      Works a treat for me. I don’t have a big problem but it does seem to build up over time for some reason. This stuff knocks it out for a month.

      Edit: for clarity I wouldn’t use this every day. Once per month or so.

  • bobs burgers on 08/10/2017 - 19:41
    +1

    I didnt read the comments but I am pretty sweaty in general. Not really had much thought into it but decided one day to not use soap. My theory it's just masking the odour if there was some.

    I found I just wash thoroughly by hand only now till there is no smell at all, say sniff pits pre and after washing during shower. Took me a few showers to get used to cleaning myself to no smell without soap by hand.

    Best thing I done by far, been a year now.
    I use rexona after showers and in mornings, don't use lynx, use anti perspirant.
    I can now have a shower every 2nd or 3rd day and no smells really. The sweat is still there but not in any smelly capacity, I feel less sweaty overall but that may be placebo as definitely less smelly sweat. It doesn't smell bad at all by comparison to before, when I used soap and daily showers.

    Edit: became vegetarian about a month after stopping soap. May or may not be related. I don't think it is but figure I put it here…

  • 00 on 08/10/2017 - 19:45
    +2

    Peg on your nose. No more smell.

    • Kangal on 09/10/2017 - 23:44
      +1

      And barring that, just deny and accuse the smell on others!

  • Oofy Doofy on 08/10/2017 - 19:49
    +1

    Shave your armpits and give them a scrub with your normal cheapo soap. Failing that, ask a doctor.

  • prinsenhof on 08/10/2017 - 19:55

    Smell the armpits of your teeshirts after they come out of the wash. If they aren't clean, use vinegar in the fabric softner draw of your washing machine.

  • prinsenhof on 08/10/2017 - 19:57

    Forgot to add, wear 100% merino wool clothing. You can be the smelliest person on earth and you still wont stink after a week of not showering.

  • miicah on 08/10/2017 - 19:58

    I use the oatmeal soap from Coles

  • prins on 08/10/2017 - 20:42

    Try Dettol Anti Bacterial body wash.

  • MrCh0307 on 08/10/2017 - 21:28

    I hope you see this because it really helped my husband. He had an extremely bad BO and was very conscious about it, to the point that it gives him low self esteem but I convinced him to use Black Chicken Deodorant paste, its not a body wash but you can use this with any bodywash. You may find it different at first but trust me, it works! Hes tried everything, showering 2-3x a day, several kinds of deo, bodywash, soap, clean shirts but nothing worked except this paste. Hundreds of positive reviews online as well. Its about $18 for a small tub but this would last a while. You can buy it online or organic stores. Small price to pay for not worrying about stinking.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/10/2017 - 21:51

    I would change the Best Man if body odour is an issue.

  • Randxyz123 on 08/10/2017 - 22:14
    +2

    Another tip I have is buy quality clothing items. 100% Cotton not polyester shirts for example.

    It'll cost more yes but at least you won't stink.

    Nothing worse than being in a meeting room with someone with fresh BO.

    Make sure you wear a clean shirt every day.

  • [Deactivated] on 08/10/2017 - 23:43

    Get on a horse.

  • luffyex2010 on 09/10/2017 - 01:32
    +1

    Curry is indeed one of the main culprit gives the BO extra ummph! I know as I have been eating curry more than any non indian race as I love curry.

    Naturally my BO is ….really strong but with curry I will kill people trap in a room like poison gas.

    As long as I dont sweat my secret is safe lol.

    If you have strong BO get super strong deodorant like brut, lynx or etc old spice….isnt that a man on a horse advert? Never use that b4.

    Nobody wants your smell be considerable. If you are not sure, test it out this summer and try to stay close to your colleague and see how long they will stay for a conversation.

    Note: note this test will fail if the two people smells the same lol

  • dbun1 on 09/10/2017 - 03:58
    +1

    Mitchum Unscented has been the best that I’ve used.

    Another tip I’ve learnt is to apply it at night.

  • lonix on 09/10/2017 - 05:42

    Use soap, if that doesn't work, use gamophen and if that doesn't work use solvol

  • scynaz on 09/10/2017 - 08:34

    Apply deodorant at night, not (just) right after you shower in the morning. Read this: https://www.theverge.com/2015/7/24/9031605/deodorant-antiper…

    Beyond that, do see a doctor if the problem is unusually bad and normal solutions don't work. Don't delay.

  • ShortyX on 09/10/2017 - 08:58

    Try clipping the hair under your armpits to a short length and try Driclor from Chemist Warehouse - http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/63528/Driclor-Men-Deo…

    This should stop the sweating. It only needs to be applied every couple of weeks.

  • DiscoJango on 09/10/2017 - 09:16

    Body wash is a bandaid fix. Find out the cause of the b.o.
    Could be mostly due to your diet, especially if high in processed junk food meats

  • telby on 09/10/2017 - 09:23

    Bicarbonate of soda has worked very well for me. Get a small amount of bicarb, add some water, to make a watery paste. I rub it under my arms and body, then use some deodorant. I have read bicarb kills the bacteria that causes B.O.

  • luffyex2010 on 09/10/2017 - 09:30

    I am actually against anything that prevents the way that the natural human body works or anything applies on the skin besides cleaning solutions.

    No Dr here but just common sense if you were to clog all your armpit pores…..where could the bad stuff exit the body?
    Practice healthy food, good hygiene and deodorant I think its better than changing/stopping the natural way how the body works.

    Spray on clothing not skin….
    "Is deodorant bad for you?
    The Cut recently posted an article that discusses the myths that deodorant can cause breast cancer or Alzheimer's disease. … Antiperspirant has the same antibacterial products, but it also includes aluminum, which temporarily blocks your sweat glands and stops them from producing sweat"

    Myth or Bullshit time/your body will tell …….

  • mroarsome on 09/10/2017 - 10:16

    I overheat all the time and sweat badly after any type of exercise but I don't stink (my girlfriend would tell me immediately if I did). As others have said:

    1. Shower daily
    2. Use plain old soap
    3. Change your clothes after any type of exercise e.g. change as soon as you can after your clothes become damp with sweat.
    4. Wash your clothes as soon as possible - don't leave in the washing basket for a week
    5. Wear appropriate clothing. I wear anti-odor (X-STATIC is the best) t-shirts when working out. Lululemon sells expensive versions of these but you can find cheaper ones online if you aren't too concerned about fit. If I wear plain old polyester sports tops while working out, I will stink immediately.
  • simulacrum on 09/10/2017 - 11:03

    Shower twice a day. Use a good soap like Doctor Bronner's Pure Castille soap which comes in a variety of scents (I like the Peppermint scented one). Don't just spread it on to your body and rinse off. Use a loofah, apply the soap to the loofah, work up a thick lather and scrub your body with it top to bottom, focusing on the sweaty bits. then rinse off. After drying yourself completely with a clean towel (towels should be replaced weekly at least) use an anti-antiperspirant deodorant.

    A big part of the smell can be the bacteria that make their home on the hair in your armpits and feed on the high-lipid sweat that is excreted in those areas. If your situation is really dire, shaving the hair in those areas will also go some way to controlling the odor.

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 09/10/2017 - 11:29
    +1

    Check the food you eat, for example if you eat curries the smells comes out of your pores.
    Also make sure you wash your clothes regularly and with good detergent and softener.

  • ESEMCE on 09/10/2017 - 12:40
    +1

    Are you just wiping soap over your body or scrubbing with a loofah type device?

  • myusername on 09/10/2017 - 12:40
    +1

    diet go look through your diet

  • meong on 09/10/2017 - 13:03

    How often do you shower?

    I shower twice a day that seems to alleviate most of my body odour issue.

    What I notice as well is some anti-perspirant may make your armpits sticky and trap sweat there which so far can only be washed by having shower for twice a day.

    You don't have to have shower twice a day everyday. I notice I have some days where i only shower once but then gets back to the regular twice a day shower.

  • Herbse on 09/10/2017 - 15:02

    Showers aren't going to help if you have strong body odor. Some people just do and there's nothing you can do.

    Use Driclor from chemist warehouse. It's $15, and is an anti-persperant designed to actually work.

    Anyone with any body odor, small or big, needs to try this out.

  • cushydeskjob on 09/10/2017 - 15:31

    Since I started using this stuff about a year ago I've barely needed to use anything else, including anti perspirant. Use it for shampoo, shaving and showering. I threw out all those chemical laden soaps and sprays and the shower is now easier to clean as well! It's usually half price every few weeks at Colesworths at $6 a litre and lasts ages: http://www.redwin.com.au/sensitive-skin-product/redwin-body-…

  • Krankite on 09/10/2017 - 19:12

    I use QV Sport it does a good job for me compared to soap and the LYNX washes. Otherwise shaving will work if you are prepared to commit.

  • Slippery Fish on 09/10/2017 - 19:25
    1. Try pears soap, that shit is pretty strong.
  • weirdieweirdo on 09/10/2017 - 19:44

    Use Dr Mist spray. It won't stop you from sweating (which is healthy) but your sweat will be odourless.
    The spray itself is fragrance-free too. Non sticky and no residue.

  • syousef on 09/10/2017 - 20:24
    -4

    Ozbargain makes me roll my eyes sometimes.

    All this crap where people are insinuating he's eating wrong or not "washing properly" is just crazy. People don't normally smell like a rotten onion if they skip a shower for a day or eat an onion for that matter. And if he's asking this I think he's covered the basics like washing between his legs and under his arms. Diet makes a small, small difference unless you're eating very smelly stuff that'd be easy and obvious to cut out. You're not special and you don't have the golden touch for hygiene. You just don't have a medical issue. There is no magic soap or deodorant at your favourite discount store that takes away a medical condition. And all this bullcrap about showering twice a day. What kind of job and home life do you people have that allows that every day?

    The only correct answer is to see a doctor and get a referral to someone who can help him.

    • syousef on 10/10/2017 - 16:42

      And what a surprise. Reality gets downvoted. Shoot the messenger.

    • FatBlanket on 11/10/2017 - 07:10
      -1

      You are what you eat and many people eat total shit. So it's not surprising they smell like it too.

      • syousef on 11/10/2017 - 07:31
        -1

        Total baloney. There are lots of people who eat poorly and smell just fine.

        • FatBlanket on 11/10/2017 - 18:40
          -1

          That's a very strong case you've made there. You should take it to the next level and release a peer reviewered paper , you know, like the people who did that linking body odour and diet.

        • syousef on 11/10/2017 - 21:37
          -1

          @FatBlanket:

          You cite your sources first mate. If you can't be bothered, don't expect me to waste my time. If you do manage to cite some decent sources, I'll give you a real run for your money…will make a nice change from looking up research on more serious illnesses on Pubmed.

    • simulacrum on 11/10/2017 - 11:37

      Of all the people that have BO, I suspect a small minority have a medical issue.

      I've lived with housemates that had messed up hygiene. I've encountered a few people who come from cultures that eat a lot of spices and don't tend to use anti-perspirant and it clearly translated to body odor. There was a time when my father made a bunch of cured pastirma (spiced, cured beef) and I was eating quite a lot of it. I noticed my BO got really strong but it took me a few weeks to link one to the other. The fenugreek seeds seem to effect BO pretty potently. I've confirmed this with other people too. It would have helped if I'd had this knowledge before I finally figured it out myself.

      Body odor can change throughout your life for a number of reasons and reviewing your hygiene procedures might go some way to helping to manage it. You might have formed certain habits with regard to hygiene and you simply might not get the idea that you can change anything.

      Lot's of people don't scrub with a loofah or wash towel.. they just smooth body wash on then rinse it off.

      As for finding the time to shower. .. a full shower should only take 5-7 minutes if you don't stand there gazing into the distance. I work full time. I get up at 5:30 and go to bed around 10-11. I've had days where I work late and skip lunch and never had an issue finding the time to shower.

      • syousef on 11/10/2017 - 16:14
        +1

        Everyone is always droning on about everyone else eating rubbish and having bad hygiene. Because of course it's always someone else's fault or issue. If we all eat rubbish, and so many of us have rubbish hygiene explain to me why on public transport it's just that one rancid person that you can smell from half a train carriage or bus away. You're talking smack and rubbish. Most people don't smell. Those that do have an issue with glands, an infection, halitosis etc.

        And the 5-7 minutes in the shower is only part of the routine. It's not people staring off into space taking a suspiciously long time in the shower. I'd suspect ahem other activity.

        Anyway apart that very very few people are showering twice daily and there is definitely a point of view supporting the view that perhaps we should not: http://www.lifehack.org/355349/science-suggests-you-should-a…

        Of course if you NEVER shower, you're going to get rancid. (Sadly I have been aware of some mentally ill people using public transport who could literally clear a half a carriage in peak hour in Sydney). Sweat, oil, and other body fluids and secretions all accumulate. But if you're working an office job, don't excercise much and aren't eating onions raw, it just isn't normal to smell really really bad.

        • FatBlanket on 11/10/2017 - 18:44

          A large portion of people on public transport have noticeable body odour. No offense syousef but you're talking like a smelly person who doesn't know they stink.

        • syousef on 11/10/2017 - 21:34

          @FatBlanket:

          Of course you're trying to be offensive. You should own it.

          I know I don't have a BO problem and here's why: I have young children and a wife who won't hold back on telling me how smelly my food is if I eat something with onion or garlic. Kids, especially the younger ones don't have tact.

          If you're going around smelling everyone around you like a dachshund, I'd suggest it may well be you with the medical issue.

        • FatBlanket on 12/10/2017 - 20:51

          @syousef: that's just mean

        • syousef on 13/10/2017 - 06:28

          @FatBlanket:

          And it's not mean telling someone that "you're talking like a smelly person who doesn't know they stink."?

          My kids complain about the stink when I put on deodorant. No matter which one I use. They're not use to petrochemical smells. It's only normal if you're use to it.

  • wako on 10/10/2017 - 09:30

    I find only rexona deodorant works

    Lynx dove nivia all not work well

  • aimon on 10/10/2017 - 09:56

    My wife bought me antibacterial soap for this.

  • newjerseydamo on 10/10/2017 - 09:59

    This is my process:
    Shower with shower gel and scrubbing ball.
    Shaved armpits
    Old Spice roll-on deodorant
    Lynx spray on for smell
    Talcum powder in other areas
    No BO.

    As others have said, diet will play a large part.

    • Scab on 10/10/2017 - 11:00

      Shower with shower gel and scrubbing ball.

      You only have the one, what happened?

  • [Deactivated] on 10/10/2017 - 11:01

    Mitchum works perfectly every day! I could run to Africa and remain odourless.

  • EtherealArchelon on 10/10/2017 - 11:35

    Use deodorant twice a day as well. This gives it time to work over night.

  • treeman on 10/10/2017 - 11:45

    A few tips in regards to your hair may be helpful from this vid:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwVOwIXeJ0U

  • zoe hart on 10/10/2017 - 12:12

    https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/4Pcs-Korean-Massage-Body-Glove-Rou…

    Not sure if this has been mentioned. These Korean Towels are the best thing ever for exfoliating. They last forever (well, ages), and don't go mouldy after a week like other loofahs. They are fantastic.

  • DarthAntz on 10/10/2017 - 12:22
    +1

    when you finish your shower, stand under cold water for the last minute. if you shower in warm/hot water, your body temperature will be up and you:ll be sweating within 5 minutes of leaving the shower, and ready to stink again.

  • tassiemays on 10/10/2017 - 13:40
    +1

    Not a body wash but a good reduce sweat deodorant is Driclor.

    http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/63528/Driclor-Men-Deo…

  • AMLagonda on 10/10/2017 - 15:21

    Diet and exercise….

    And use dove soap normal soap is bad for your skin.

  • AussieMark on 10/10/2017 - 18:11

    i use a lot of organic and natural deodorants but i think unfortunately its hard to find a good one

    I know you ask about body wash but I think the deodorant makes a big difference (I use roll on - some organic label called emma something) but tried a few

  • FatBlanket on 11/10/2017 - 07:08

    Use driclor for a few months then switch to Mitchum rollon.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/10/2017 - 15:34

    As another person mentioned use an antiperspirant. Have you considered shaving your arm pits?

  • koplik8 on 11/10/2017 - 18:41

    Lynx body wash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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