In a recent episode of Emily Dean’s “Walking the Dog” podcast, singer Charlotte Church shared insights into her personal beauty routine, revealing radical changes she has made in her approach to hygiene and self-expression. During the episode, recorded on December 8, Church candidly acknowledged that she has stopped wearing deodorant and shaving, which sparked a lively discussion about societal norms surrounding beauty.
When Dean complimented Church on her pleasant scent, Church expressed surprise, saying, “Do I? That’s surprising.” She then admitted, “I never smell nice. I don’t wear deodorant or anything, so I generally stink.” This honesty set the tone for a conversation that delved into Church’s motivations behind her unconventional choices.
Church elaborated on her decision to abandon shaving, stating she likely stopped about 18 months to two years ago. She indicated that her decision was influenced by a desire to avoid the chemicals commonly found in personal care products, explaining, “This underarm area, there’s so many receptors there, lymph and all sorts of stuff going on… I’m just not sure about putting all this chemical stuff in your pores, because your skin is the largest organ in the body.”
While Church has embraced this lifestyle change, she emphasized that her choices are personal and not intended to impose on others. “Each to their own… but for me I’m just like ‘Nah!’ ” she said, demonstrating her belief in individual freedom regarding body care and aesthetics.
The singer also touched on the perceived contradiction in her appearance, mentioning her choice to wear “beautiful dresses” despite her hairy legs. Church noted the confusion it may create for some, stating she often exposes her cleavage, which she humorously referred to as a “Titmus Test” for gauging people’s reactions. This approach allows her to identify those who may be overly conservative or struggling to focus on her face rather than her body.
Discussing the variability of reactions to her choices, Church recognized the differing opinions as a means of discernment rather than a negative judgment. “It helps with my discernment,” she said, suggesting that such differences provide insight into people’s values and beliefs.
In response to her statements, Dean playfully declared her intention to adopt “the Charlotte Church way,” to which Church responded enthusiastically, proclaiming, “It’s so liberating. I feel much sexier.”
The conversation highlighted not only Church’s personal journey in rejecting conventional standards of beauty but also served as a broader commentary on self-acceptance and individuality in contemporary society.
