Why Your Shower Isn’t Solving Body Odor

You shower every day. You use body wash. Maybe even scrub extra hard on hot days.

So why does body odor still show up?

It’s not because you’re doing something wrong.

It’s because most traditional cleansers aren’t designed to remove what actually causes odor.

The Hidden Problem: Sebaceous Acid

Most people associate body odor with sweat. But sweat alone doesn’t smell.

The real culprit is sebum—especially a compound in it called sebaceous acid. When this builds up on the skin and interacts with bacteria, it breaks down into compounds that cause odor.

Here’s the catch:

Most liquid body washes use gentle surfactants meant for daily cleansing—but not strong enough to break down this oily residue. Some go the other way, using harsh sulfates that strip the skin and cause more oil production later. Neither approach works long-term.

More Foam Doesn’t Mean More Clean

A big lather might feel satisfying, but it doesn’t mean your skin is truly clean.

In fact, foamy body washes often leave behind the exact fatty acids that contribute to odor. That’s why many people feel clean after a shower—only to notice odor returning by midday.

What’s needed isn’t more soap.

It’s a targeted formula that can gently dissolve oil-based buildup without disrupting your skin barrier.

A Better Solution: Functional Cleansing

Our solid hand & body wash uses Succinic Acid, a gentle exfoliant that helps dissolve oil-based residue, and coconut-derived surfactants that cleanse without overdrying. Together, they wash away sebum buildup and support a healthier skin environment—so odor doesn’t have a chance to form.

This approach doesn’t fight your skin.

It works with your skin to reduce the conditions that cause odor in the first place.

Clean That Lasts

Real freshness doesn’t come from stronger scents or heavier scrubbing. It comes from understanding your skin and what it needs.

If your current wash isn’t helping with odor, it’s probably because it wasn’t made for that.

Ours is.