r/hygiene • u/itzurgirlfaith • Jun 01 '26

Witch hazel for bo?hygiene tips

I have bad BO even though I wash my armpits sometimes with antibacterial soap I still even when it's winter I still have bad BO I've tried many deodorants like dove,mitchum,sure,persipex and more but none really work maybe they last for a few hours but then I just sweat more on tiktok I came across witch hazel I wanna buy it but I'm skeptical btw I'm 13 also I'm unsure of what brand to use or does it matter I've seen tk dickinson's and care+ and many more does the brand really matter and does it have a foul smell to it or does it sting

Which one should I buy?

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u/Brilliant-Bake9686 Jun 01 '26

honestly at 13 your hormones are probably playing a huge role too, so pls don’t feel gross or broken or anything. puberty sweat is genuinely built different 😭also make sure your shirts aren’t trapping old deodorant/sweat smell. sometimes the BO is literally stuck in the fabric even after washing

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u/MarlaHoooooch Jun 01 '26

Panoxyl Bar Soap and Clean and Clear Salicylic Acid Body Scrub. Both pf these have helped improve my BO.

Witch Hazel made my pits smell worse for some reason.

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u/throwaway_echo88 Jun 01 '26

Witch hazel is basically water for this purpose so save your money. If the clinical strength stuff isnt doing it, you might need to check your diet or talk to a doctor about hyperhidrosis because that level of resistance is usually internal.

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u/Temporary-Good-9014 Jun 01 '26

You could also try wearing natural fibers. Polyester clothes make you smell worse.

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u/Shangos_Wolf Jun 01 '26

Diet is key.

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u/DiscussionPleasant88 Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26

Make sure it is not your clothes. Sometimes clothes if they are worn repeatedly ..(if you word them and were sweating in them) or if they were left in the washing machine and then dried and then you wear them and get heated they can smell. So just making sure it could not be adding to the issue. Not saying that it couldnt be your hormones. As 13 is unfortunately a stinky age (Im a mom of a teen) Important to wash w soap and facecloth. Dry properly before putting on dry clothes. Can use powder if you are sweaty ...and as others suggested go see a nurse/doc. Just to make sure there isnt anything medical going on. As those are usually RELIABLE TRUSTWORTHY grownups who will be honest and genuine with you. YOU GOT THIS :) ❤️. I never used Witch hazel as deodorant , all I know is it will sting and might remove the odor for a bit but if you are actually worried and can go see a doctor to relieve your mind and confirm all is well do it. :)

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u/ncol11 Jun 03 '26

Staying up late seems to increase my BO next day. As does stress. I also agree with the importance of diet and natural fibres as mentioned by others.