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a hygiene routine that actually works if you’re a sweaty girl
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items Odor and sweat will fear you when you start using these in your routine. This are more heavy duty if you need it & sweat/smell like crazy.
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In Shower Care (body)
Out of shower care (body)
In shower (vag. care)
Out of shower (vag. care)
Scalp Care
In Shower Care (body)
This section is for the feet/whole body & crucial. Fighting swear/odor starts in the shower
if you are someone who NEEDS a heavy duty wash, this is it. 1-3 times a week with this is fine. putting this on your pits & feet gets rid of the funk for a WHILE. be careful because it does lighten
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
this is for if you are super dirty, been out in the heat for so long and sweating buckets. use 1-2 times a week, you don’t need it everyday.
Dial Gold Antibacterial Deodorant Soap 2 Pack
Immediately washes away the bad bacterial on your skin, isn’t super stripping and can be used more than dial.
Dove Antibacterial Body Wash Pump 30.6oz
If you are sensitive everywhere or just don’t want heavy duty, you cannot go wrong with original dove. it still cleans and gives moisture
Dove Body Wash Deep Moisture 30.6 oz
a rich summery coconut wash with lather that lingers on the skin and a good base for coconut body routine
OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Ultra Moisture Body Wash 19.5 fl oz
If you still want moisture in the skin, using this will add it back and leave a glow. Wash with it at the end of your shower let it sit & rinse. overtime your skin will get softer!
Naturium Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Wash 16.9oz
hair can hold odor! so removing it in the areas you’d like works tremendously
BIC Flex 5 Men's Refillable Razor 1 Handle 7 Cartridges
a shaving cream that smells rich, super smooth to the touch & helps with a close shave
Dove Whipped Shower Foam Rice Milk & Açaí
dove original soap in the bar form for those who prefer it! works and gets you so clean
Dove Beauty Bar Soap Original 8 Count 3.75oz
smells comforting warm and slightly fruity just like the shaving cream, leaving a rich lather
Dove Plant Milk Body Wash Acai & Rice 17.5oz
BRUSH UNDER YOUR TOES!!! <3 a towel cloth works too but this gets really close and under
DEBETOOL 2-Sided Wooden Nail Brush, 2 Pack
gives you a smooth foot/base & exfoliates. this isn’t to do with sweat but it helps your feet (1x-2x a week)
2PCS Natural Pumice Stone Lava Pedicure Tool
Out of shower care (body)
This section is also feet/for the whole body & just as important
do you sweat & smell a lot? if so light, DRY & aired off armpits should be top priority. keep the aluminum because it keeps that smell away. The lighter the products the better so your skin won’t sweat so much
Degree Advanced Long Lasting Women's Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray, Sheer Powder, 3.8 oz
if you are someone that’s sweats heavily and need heavy duty products. this is it, chemical deodorants work but have to be used RIGHT! Use this 1-3x a week only & when you apply get a fan and dry your pits completely. Keep your pits covered
Golden Hour 5% AHA Serum Deodorant - Saltair | Ulta Beauty
You CAN use a body butter in the heat but it has to be done right. This is fluffy enough to where you won’t feel greasy or sweat it off. A little goes a long way and it quickly seeps into the skin.
7.7 oz The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
MUST apply on damp skin! Argan oil is a dry oil meaning it absorbs quickly & does NOT SIT! You will not be greasy through the day & will still be moisturized
velona Argan Oil 8oz - Pure, Natural, Cold Pressed
All over body deodorants are like the spray/stick, they go on & last for a LONG TIME! Lume keeps the odor away for sure. Let it dry down FULLY & you can put this on your feet, pits & buttcrack.
Lume Whole Body Deodorant Cream - 3oz Unscented
REDUCES sweat/smell through the day significantly. it has to be alcohol free otherwise it will dry your skin. You can use this on your butt crack, bikini line, feet & arm pits but you have to let it dry FULLY and then go in with deodorants.
Dickinson's Witch Hazel Toner with Rosewater, 16oz (2 Pack)
very light weight, easily seeps into the skin & nourishes
Good Aura Weightless Body Oil - Hanni | Sephora
lightest body product, not a lotion or a butter but a fruity, airy fresh body layer mylk that’s moisturizing and long lasting scent
5 oz Detour Mylk de Parfum - NOYZ | Ulta Beauty
fresh clean laundry scent straight out the dryer with a hint of guava
1.69 oz Rinse Cycle Eau de Parfum - NOYZ | Ulta Beauty
a bright tropical coconut pineapple perfume that’s airy & perfect for hotter days
MISSY eau de parfum with coconut - By Rosie Jane | Sephora
a fresh watery rose perfume that is just so romantic and dreamy
Melrose Place Eau De Parfum - OUAI | Sephora
all over body deodorant that also works if you dont want to use regular but still stay fresh, this is especially for the feet !
First Aid Beauty Whole Body Deodorant Cream - Nordstrom
In shower (vag. care)
This section is for those who are & aren’t as sensitive. There’s a product for everyone
This will have you smelling as fresh as possible through the day, it lightens intimate areas and has many other scents. Do not put this up the hole, it does not need to go there.
Lume Acidified Body Wash 8.5oz Unscented
someone who is sensitive? this will work it isn’t as heavy duty but it keeps you fresh for a decent amount of time!
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture 2-in-1 Wash & Shampoo
Dove beauty bar also works because it isn’t super stripping, leaves you with moisture & won’t irritate you
Dove Beauty Bar Soap Original 8 Count 3.75oz
With each of these washes 1-2x a week I suggest gloves for exfoliation. This will get you a clean base, soft skin & get rid of the dead skin or anything left over from the day!
Evridwear Exfoliating Dual Texture Bath Gloves
you CAN use panoxyl downstairs but ONLY on the bikini line/vulva. It is amazing for fighting ingrowns but because it is anti-bacterial it will keep it away. I suggest using 1-2x a week.
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl Peroxide 3oz
use this if you don’t want to use gloves and want something that lasts for a long time, will exfoliate and give you a really good base
Yiclick African Net Sponge with Knots - Exfoliating Back Scrubber
the BEST, gets all the hairs, do not leave for too long and it’ll be smooth
VEET 2 Min Cream All Skin Types Shea Butter
this bar soap is gentle enough to use down stairs and keeps you fresh if you are sensitive
Dove Beauty Bar Soap Original 8 Count 3.75oz
Out of shower (vag. care)
What you do when you get out the tub for your vag is SO important & holds you through the day
Similar to witch hazel but you have much more control with where it goes! Keeps odor AWAY & you will be fresh. Please let this dry alll the way before putting it on anything else
Lume Acidified Deodorant Wipes - 15ct 3 Pack
PLEASE when you get out of the tub use a hand held fan or get in front of a big fan to dry your butt crack and vag. Making sure the skin is dry downstairs between each step makes a difference. Leaving moisture there can make smell worse.
QQT Mini Handheld Fan, 4 Speed USB Rechargeable
yes they’re “dude wipes” but work for us too lol. these are good when you’re running errands, need a quick refresh and are amazing with peri bottle.
DUDE Wipes On-The-Go Unscented Travel Wipes - 30 Count
This not only stops irritation, ingrown prevention etc. but it helps odor. do not go in the hole, on the vulva and bikini line only & you do NOT need much. just a pea size.
Finipil Lait 50 Antiseptic Cream 1.5oz
This can be used on the bikini line & vulva by itself, you do not need much
Lume Whole Body Deodorant Cream Tube 3oz
this isn’t directly out the shower but more when you have to go through the day. this plus feminine wipes will keep you fresher for longer !
Cynpel Peri Bottle - Postpartum & Travel Bidet
Scalp Care
clarifying, cleanses thoroughly & gets rid of the gunk! scalp is skin too!
Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse - Camille Rose | Ulta Beauty
you don’t need a clarifying shampoo every wash day, but this can be!
12.0 oz Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detangling Conditioner - Design Essentials | Ulta Beauty
hair perfume when you hair is fresh is so dreamy!! it keeps the hair smelling nice and the scent travels!
Beach Skin Body & Hair Fragrance Mist - PHLUR | Sephora
bonnets are amazing (this is one i use) but you must keep it washed weekly!
Double Layer Silk Bonnet, Satin Lined Cap