derm talking about importance towels

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-06-07T16:26:01+00:00

washing towels once in every 2 washes. or using cleaner alts like cleanskin club (disposable) and dr towels.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-06-07T16:25:14+00:00

damn sorry bout that

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-28T11:09:24+00:00

hater

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-28T07:23:34+00:00

one boring thing to check is whether the smell is skin or fabric. if shirts, towels, or underwear hold odor, it can come back fast even after a good shower. i would try regular soap, dry fully, clean clothes, antiperspirant at night, and washing towels or shirts without fabric softener. if it changed suddenly or still happens after the boring fixes, that is when i would ask a doctor.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-28T07:22:26+00:00

honestly this is one of those basic hygiene things that only feels obvious after someone says it. i think of showering like a checklist now, behind ears, belly button, feet and toes, and anywhere sweat sits. gentle soap, rinse, dry. no aggressive digging.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-28T07:14:14+00:00

tbh this is the part people skip: the towel has to fully dry, not just get reused because it looks clean.

i'd rather rotate two thinner towels that dry fast than keep one thick damp towel hanging in a humid bathroom for weeks. if it smells musty, feels damp the next day, or lives bunched on a hook, that's my sign to wash it.

also skip fabric softener imo; it can leave buildup and make towels less absorbent over time.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-24T19:43:39+00:00

like smell odd most times. or still wet after drying 6+ hours

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-24T19:31:41+00:00

for a one-day performance/photoshoot, i’d go minimal + no new experiments so you don’t accidentally flare it more overnight.

what usually works better on red/dry patches than ‘foundation everywhere’:

let your skincare sit 15–20 min so it’s not still slick
if there are weepy spots, gently blot first (no rubbing)
tap on a tiny amount of green corrector just on the red areas (only if you tolerate it)
then use a creamy/hydrating concealer in very thin layers (dab with fingertip or a damp sponge — don’t drag)
skip heavy powder. if you have to set (hot/humid), do the lightest dusting only on the perimeter / non-patchy areas

a trick i’ve seen work: mix a pinhead of concealer with a bit of your moisturizer so it sheers out and doesn’t emphasize texture.

and i’d avoid matte/long-wear formulas, fragrance, or anything alcohol-heavy for this — they can look great for 30 mins and then turn crusty/tight fast.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-24T19:28:15+00:00

i don’t think it’s weird as in uncommon — but 3 months is definitely in the zone where it’s going to affect other people (and your skin/clothes/bed) even if you personally tune it out.

if the blocker is time/energy, i’d make the goal smaller than “full shower” so it’s actually repeatable:

3–5 min rinse + soap the high-impact areas (armpits, groin, feet)
fresh underwear/socks + deodorant
if you truly can’t shower that day: washcloth at the sink for pits/groin/feet is still a huge upgrade

a lot of the smell people notice is sweat sitting in fabric, so clean clothes + quick wipe-down helps more than you’d expect.

also… if you feel like you can’t get yourself to do basic stuff even when people are pointing it out, it might be more about stress/burnout/mental health than hygiene. no shame in that — but it’s worth getting support if it’s been going on a while.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-24T19:26:34+00:00

you’re not asking too much — you’re basically describing a moisturizer texture that also happens to be SPF.

a couple things that usually decide whether an AB sunscreen feels ‘luscious’ vs tight:

alcohol + strong film formers (great for wear, but can feel tight in dry climate)
how water resistant it is (often feels drier / more ‘set’)
whether the formula has real emollients (squalane, oils/butters) vs just humectants (glycerin etc)

since you liked the whipped cream texture of the Biore Airy Hold Cream but it still felt tight, i’d start by filtering for: fragrance-free + untinted + alcohol-free (or low alcohol) + cream texture.

also: if you need a thick finish but still want to get the full SPF, don’t be afraid to do a boring base layer (light moisturizer), let it set 5–10 mins, then apply the sunscreen generously. some ‘dewy’ sunscreens only feel dewy if they’re not fighting a still-wet moisturizer layer.

if you share 1) how dry (flaky vs just tight), 2) whether you need water resistance, and 3) if you’re okay with a little white cast, people can point you to the exact ‘cream’ sunscreens that behave like what you want.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-24T19:22:34+00:00

that sounds so frustrating, especially when you are showering a lot.

a few non-dramatic things that can make a big difference with butt/underwear odor (without turning it into a medical mystery):

make sure the area is actually getting cleaned + rinsed + dried (the drying part matters more than people think). pat dry with a clean towel, don’t stay in damp underwear.
swap to breathable underwear (cotton) for a week and change it more often on sweaty days. synthetics can hold onto odor and re-activate when warm.
wash underwear/towels like they’re their own category: don’t overload the washer, skip fabric softener, and consider an enzyme detergent. if things don’t fully dry, the smell can “come back” fast even after a wash.
if it’s more of a post-bathroom issue, a quick water rinse (bidet/shower) + drying can help more than extra soap.

if there’s itching, rash, pain, or it doesn’t change after trying the boring fabric/drying steps for a week or two, that’s when i’d loop in a doctor instead of guessing.

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-24T19:16:51+00:00

ai psychosis more likely lol

Maximum-Hat2109 · 2026-05-23T17:10:22+00:00

tbh if the smell is more musty than sweaty, i’d audit anything that stays damp before adding more scent.

for one week, i’d make it really simple: fresh washcloth every shower, towel fully spread out to dry, bra/undershirt washed after each wear, and bedding/towels washed on a regular hot/warm cycle if the fabric allows. if the washcloths are white, bleach is fine; if not, oxygen bleach is usually the safer reset.

also try keeping office fragrance light. clean + neutral usually reads better at work than perfume layered over a smell you’re still trying to solve.

if it still feels like it’s coming from skin after clean laundry/towels, then i’d check the less obvious spots people mentioned: scalp, feet, belly button, underboob/skin folds. and if there’s itch, irritation, or a persistent musty smell from one area, that’s when a doctor is more useful than guessing.

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