ITV's Dr Hilary Jones has recommended a 42p-per-wipe solution from Freshwipes to help people stay hygienic during the sweaty transitional weather of early autumn. The multi-award-winning hygiene brand has launched an all-natural body wipe designed to banish body odour, with XL wipes that are up to 10 times wetter than standard baby wipes and can clean the whole body without rinsing.
Plant-based formula targets odour
Unlike the brand's regular chlorhexidine-infused wipes, the new Naturals range uses a plant-based formula to gently neutralise the bacteria that cause body odour and remove it at the source. The large, thick wipes are infused with natural skin deodorising ingredients and prebiotics, including lactic acid, zinc, silver and prebiotic inulin.
With a light, unisex 'fresh cotton' scent, a single wipe is substantial enough to replace a full body shower, making them suitable for long-haul flights, camping trips or days on the road as an HGV driver.
Pricing and availability
Packs start from £6, with money-saving bundles available, and the largest bundle works out at 42p per wipe. New customers can get 15% off their first order with the code NATURALS123 until September 30, or save regularly by signing up for a Freshwipes subscription service.
The wipes are biodegradable, vegan-friendly, not tested on animals and dermatologically tested. They are not designed to replace a normal shower or bath, but can be useful when washing is difficult or not possible.
Dr Hilary's endorsement
Speaking about National Carers Week in June, the Good Morning Britain regular said: "These FreshWipes are an invaluable tool for carers as they can be used to keep your loved one fresh and clean from their bed or chair and can of course be used independently by the patient themselves. They're convenient, handy and work really well. That's why I recommend them to anyone who is a carer or being cared for."
Other water-free cleaning options include the Pits and Bits Rinse Free Body Wash at £9.99, which lifts dirt from the skin and can be removed by towel drying, and Sunkiss Wet Wipes for adults at £21.93 for a pack of 50.
Freshwipes has a 4.5 out of five-star rating on Trustpilot. One customer said: "Very handy product. I have recently had spinal surgeries and I'm immobile. It's nice that I can freshen up independently in bed. Also perfect for when we travel in our motorhome. I wish they were available in bigger packs, and more fragrances. I would recommend my friends to use them."
Another reviewer called the wipes "a really excellent product for disabled people but would also be ideal for camping," while a camper noted: "Was dubious when I took one out the pack and saw the size of the wipe, however upon using what a mighty little wipe! Smells like holidays, nice thick wipe, plenty of moisture on the wipe to have a full body wash whilst we were camping in hot weather."
Not all feedback was positive, with one buyer saying: "Useful for washing without having to get in bath or shower. But wipes were smaller than I expected and I needed two for a whole body wash. Pleasant scent though and refreshing." Another customer wrote: "Great when at home or away..These are just fantastic for home, holidays, festivals we find them so helpful and smell gorgeous thank-you all so much life is easier."
