Boots is selling a face wash typically used to alleviate acne, but according to a beauty enthusiast on TikTok, it can also serve as a solution for underarm odour during summer months. The Acnecide Face Wash 5% w/w Gel 50g , priced at £11 in Boots, is popular with customers battling acne, but it appears to possess other unusual uses. Boots shares on its website that the product is crafted to combat the bacteria responsible for acne and blemishes.
Propionibacterium acnes, one of the primary culprits behind acne, is effectively tackled by this face wash's active ingredient, benzoyl peroxide, which eliminates the breakout-triggering bacteria. However, TikToker Bambi Does Beauty revealed that while the product is intended for facial application, it can also be utilised as an ingenious hygiene hack for a summer void of unpleasant underarm smell. Last week on her TikTok page, she proposed using this face wash as a mask under the arms to eliminate the odour-causing bacteria.
Going further, Bambi suggests this hack removes the necessity for deodorant. In her clip, Bambi heralds this as 'the hygiene hack' for those prone to sweating heavily who desire a summer free from any odours. This tip was met with enthusiasm from fellow TikTok users, with one stating: "Tried it as Bambi mentioned this in a previous post.
Can confirm it works 10/10." One expecting mother who was experiencing excess perspiration due to her postnatal hormones commented: "Great tip thanks! I'm about to have a baby a.