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[โ€“] s_s@lemmy.one 37 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (10 children)

Anywhere skin-on-skin contact occurs (butt, balls, armpits), I use a small amount of benzoyl peroxide facewash. It kills the bacteria responsible for BO and for 24-48 hours body odor is impossible.

You apply it, wait 5 minutes and rinse well. If you don't rinse well you can bleach your towel or clothes.

As far as body soap goes, I use a a fragrance free body wash with salicylic acid. Heavy mechanical exfoliation is not necessary when using a chemical exfoliant. Also, loofas are just a bunch of plastic waste.

After the shower, I use a lightweight gel moisturizer with cerimides. I use a thicker moisturizer on my hands and weenis.

That's just the body. I--of course--have a completely seperate routine for my face.

[โ€“] darthskull@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You can use an actual luffa if you don't like the plastic. Originally they were just a dried out squash like plant.

[โ€“] s_s@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, but the truth is it's not great for your skin.

[โ€“] Wilshire@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

However, they're great for scrubbing really dirty hands, feet, etc.___

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