Skin Health
5 Reasons InoCleanse+ Is Giving Americans Over 60 Back the Confidence "Old Person Smell" Quietly Took Away
Dr. E. van Montfoort
Dermatologist · Updated Sep 2026
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In 13 years as a dermatologist, there's one question my patients over 60 ask more than almost any other. And they always ask it quietly:
"I shower every day. So why do I still have that musty smell?"
Let me say this clearly: this is not a hygiene problem. You are not doing anything wrong.
After 40, your skin starts making a compound called 2-nonenal (or simply "nonenal"). After 60, there's often more of it. It's oily and sticky, so it clings to your skin, your hair and your clothes. You might know it as "old person smell."
And here's the hard part: you can't smell it on yourself. Your nose gets used to it. But your children and grandchildren do notice. Most of them will never tell you.
I've seen the relief on my patients' faces when they finally hear it's not their fault. That's why I'm writing this.
Because there is a simple way to deal with it. Not with another soap, but from the inside.
Here are 5 reasons why I now recommend InoCleanse+ to my patients.
Note: Read this BEFORE your grandkids start pulling away from hugs.
1. It Stops "Old Person Smell" Where It Starts: Inside Your Body
Here's what most people don't know: aging odor doesn't come from dirt. It starts inside your body.
When we're young, our body absorbs antioxidants easily. They protect the natural oils on our skin.
But as we get older, our body absorbs fewer and fewer antioxidants. So we need more to get the same protection.
Without enough, those oils start to break down and oxidize. That creates nonenal on the skin, which gives off that musty, "old" smell.
That's why soap can't fix it. Soap only washes off what's already on your skin. You shower in the morning, and by the afternoon it's already back. Smell scientists at the Monell Center in Philadelphia say the same: washing removes some of it, but the body keeps making it.
Chlorophyll, the green nutrient, is a natural antioxidant. Taking it every day gives your body the extra protection it needs. So less nonenal is made in the first place.
Soap cleans the outside. This works on the inside.
2. Hug Your Grandchildren Without a Second Thought
This is the part that's hardest for my patients to hear: other people can smell it. You can't.
You put on perfume in the morning. Ten minutes later, you can't smell it anymore. But everyone around you still can.
Your nose does the same with aging odor. It gets used to your own scent, so you stop noticing it.
Sometimes a grandchild says it first. One 74-year-old man shared that his grandson asked him: "Why do you smell dusty?" He showered every day. He had no idea.
But it doesn't stay on your skin. It gets into your clothes, your pillow and your favorite chair. Your family can smell it the moment they walk in.
And the people who love you most are the least likely to say a word.
That's why I tell my patients: don't wait until someone notices. Take care of it every day, from the inside.
Then you can hug your grandchildren without a second thought.
4. Made With a High Dose of Real Chlorophyll (Unlike Cheap Liquid Drops)
But not all chlorophyll is the same.
Most chlorophyll you find in stores is a liquid. It's often a low dose. It can stain your teeth green. And it tastes like grass.
That's why I recommend InoCleanse+.
It gives you 200mg of chlorophyll every day. That's a high dose, so your body always has enough to absorb, even as it absorbs less with age.
It also contains parsley and peppermint, two natural ingredients known for freshness.
And it's not another pill to swallow. It's a soft, tasty gummy. Just two a day. No mess, no green teeth.
It was made by a small company that focuses on just this one product. They built it for people over 60, and asked one simple question: how do we make this as easy and effective as possible?
Your Questions, Answered
"I shower every day. Surely I don't have this problem?"
This is the most common thing I hear. And it's exactly why aging odor is so confusing. It has nothing to do with how clean you are. Nonenal is oily, so it sticks to your skin and clothes. Your shower washes away sweat and dirt, but nonenal stays behind. And your body keeps making more.
"Wouldn't my family tell me if I had an odor?"
In my experience, almost never. It's one of those things people are too polite to mention. Think about it: would you have told your own parents? If no one has said anything, it doesn't mean everything is fine. It usually just means the people who love you are being kind.
"I already use persimmon soap. Do I still need this?"
Keep your soap if you like it. It cleans the outside of your skin. But it can't stop your body from making nonenal in the first place. InoCleanse+ works on the inside. Many people use both: soap for the outside, InoCleanse+ for the inside.
"Isn't this just fear-mongering to sell gummies?"
No. Aging odor is real, and it's well studied. Japanese scientists first identified nonenal in 2001. And chlorophyll isn't new either. Doctors were already testing it for body odor in older patients back in 1980. This isn't something we made up. It's a natural change most people have simply never been told about.
"Is it safe to take with my other medications?"
InoCleanse+ is made with simple ingredients: chlorophyll, parsley and peppermint. But if you take prescription medication, it's always smart to check with your doctor first. That goes for any supplement.
"Is it really worth the money?"
Think about what you spend now: special soaps, extra laundry, air fresheners, perfume. None of them stop the smell from coming back. With our biggest bundle, InoCleanse+ costs less than a dollar a day. And with our 90-day money-back guarantee, you can try it without any risk.
