{"product_id":"persimmon-soap","title":"Persimmon Soap For Body Odor","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor stubborn body odor at ANY age.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersimmon soap has gotten a reputation as the soap for \u003cstrong\u003e“old people smell.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut that's only part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersimmon became famous in deodorizing body care largely because of \u003cstrong\u003enonenal\u003c\/strong\u003e, an odor compound associated with aging skin. Research has found 2-nonenal increases with age and, in one landmark study, was detected in the 40+ subjects rather than the younger group. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut nonenal isn't the only compound that smells. And people under 40 definitely aren't immune to body odor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why we didn't formulate Persimmon Bar as an “aging odor” soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe formulated it for stubborn body odor. Period.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Persimmon Bar combines \u003cstrong\u003epersimmon + zinc oxide + French green clay\u003c\/strong\u003e with our tallow-based soap formula to create a full-body cleansing bar made specifically with odor-prone skin in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderarms. Underboob. Feet. Skin folds. Butt. Behind the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf it gets funky, this bar was made with it in mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Persimmon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where persimmon gets really interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersimmon is naturally rich in \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, a type of polyphenol. And while persimmon has become especially well known because of nonenal, research on persimmon tannin preparations suggests its deodorizing activity isn't necessarily limited to that one compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersimmon tannin preparations have also demonstrated deodorizing activity against \u003cstrong\u003evolatile sulfur compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e in laboratory research. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersimmon isn't interesting ONLY because of “old people smell.”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's exactly why we wanted to explore what it could do in a bar made for \u003cstrong\u003eall-over body odor at any age.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnd then we added Zinc Oxide.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause apparently we don't know how to leave well enough alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of making another basic persimmon bar, we paired persimmon with \u003cstrong\u003ezinc oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e—and there's a very specific reason we chose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human study, topical zinc oxide reduced self-perceived underarm odor and reduced levels of odor-associated \u003cstrong\u003eCorynebacterium\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eStaphylococcus hominis\u003c\/strong\u003e compared with placebo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, important distinction: \u003cstrong\u003ethat study was conducted on a leave-on zinc oxide preparation—not our soap.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not claiming our bar produced those clinical results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the research is one of the reasons we got so freaking excited about putting \u003cstrong\u003epersimmon + zinc oxide together in an odor-focused formula.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen we added \u003cstrong\u003eFrench green clay\u003c\/strong\u003e and built the whole thing into our tallow-based soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat's inside?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERSIMMON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally rich in tannins and the ingredient that made persimmon famous in deodorizing body care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZINC OXIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ingredient deliberately chosen for our odor-focused formula, with human research behind its use for axillary malodor in a different topical formulation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRENCH GREEN CLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelps cleanse the skin and absorb excess oil and impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTALLOW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreates the rich, creamy, skin-conditioning base our handmade soaps are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOCONUT OIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdds cleansing power and that big, bubbly lather we love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUNFLOWER OIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdds skin-conditioning fatty acids to balance the cleansing formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSWEET ORANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGives Persimmon Bar its fresh, clean citrus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is Persimmon Bar for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou don't have to be 40+ to use persimmon soap.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made this bar for anyone dealing with stubborn external body odor—whether that's from sweaty underarms, underboob, feet, skin folds or those areas that somehow seem funky again way too soon after showering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause body odor is complicated. Sweat, skin oils, bacteria and numerous volatile compounds can all play a role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunk doesn't check your ID first.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill it dry out my skin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe wanted serious cleansing without making a bar that feels like it took the first three layers of your skin with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's why Persimmon Bar starts with our combination of \u003cstrong\u003etallow, coconut oil and sunflower oil\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the cleansing and lather you expect from a body bar, balanced with the rich, creamy feel that makes our handmade soaps different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet your Persimmon Bar and work it into a rich lather. Massage onto external skin, paying extra attention to areas prone to sweat and odor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly. Use daily or as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cstrong\u003ekeep this baby dry between showers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store it on a well-draining soap dish and allow it to dry completely between uses to help your handmade bar last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sodium Tallowate (Tallow), Sodium Cocoate (Coconut Oil), Sodium Sunflowerseedate (Sunflower Oil), Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract (Persimmon Extract), Zinc Oxide (Zinc Oxide), Illite (French Green Clay), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil (Sweet Orange Essential Oil).\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"LovelyLemonCo LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48176412491927,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/1047\/1831\/files\/productphotoedits_33_122195ba-159f-4601-82dc-0a95c0379da8.png?v=1787964852","url":"https:\/\/lovelylemonco.com\/products\/persimmon-soap","provider":"LovelyLemonCo LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}