https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_person_smell
I always thought this was a joke as I can’t honestly say that I have noticed this, but apparently it’s not. Facebook is running advertisements about this at present, so I decided to google it and it is true. This waxy build up starts around the age of 40 and you need to wash yourself daily including your hair as your scalp is prone to noneal odour too not to forget the natural oils in our scalp. Individuals don’t notice it on themselves but apparently others do.
The experts say exfoliating twice a week is important in reducing the noneal odour. To remove the odour and oily buildup on bedding (think of those individuals that don’t wash their sheets weekly, eww) and clothing. But by adding half a cup white vinegar to your washing machine each wash this supposedly helps remove the odour. White vinegar is actually an alternative to fabric conditioner and keeps bath towels soft.
The recommended air purifiers with hepa filters indoors is touted by the experts or opening windows for fresh air; and removes odours from your house. We should be ventilating our home daily as it is. There is nothing worse than stale air in our house and the build up of mould into the bargain.
Persimmon soap and body wash is recommended for the removal of this noneal odour, along with green tea and witch hazel to break down the waxy barrier on skin and fabrics. The noneal smell is removed instantly with the soap or body wash but it does return they say so daily showers are recommended. Washing clothes, sheets and towels apparently takes up to 30 days to remove. Using enzyme breaking down detergent like Biozet.
This is all recommended along with elimination of certain foods and alcohol which are also a contributing cause of noneal odour too.
Now googling side effects the AI overview shows that some people will develop skin sensitivity to Persimmons tannins which act as an astringent drying out the skin causing irritation. So you need a skin moisturiser to rectify this. Contact dermatitis and hives is another problem with this product if you have sensitive skin.
Not only that but persimmons stains fabric orange or brown, but supposedly washes out, so think about that. Is it really worth all the advertising hype to get people to but the product. I don’t think so personally and as a person with very sensitive skin I would not be able to use this sort of product.
As a fruit Persimmon is very high in nutrients and helps with age related eye health, blood pressure, daily fibre intake and promotes good gut health. High in vitamins A and C, reducing inflammation and improving immune function. So I think eating the fruit is a better option plus a regular intake of water up to 2 litres per day, to flush out toxins and stay hydrated.
