8 Great Methods For Remedying Excessive Sweating
Although there are many different ways to
reduce or halt perspiration, we sometimes cannot stop the inevitable wet
spots under our arms when we are exercising, stressed out, or feeling
very hot. Furthermore, there’s also the unpleasant smell to deal with.
Here are 8 tried and tested ways of preventing excessive sweating:
1. Antibacterial hand wash
A quick way of cleaning your armpits when
there’s no possibility of taking a shower is to use wipes, then apply
antibacterial hand wash. Doing so will kill the germs that cause the
smell.
2. Hydrogen peroxide
Add 1 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide to half
a cup of water and apply the mixture to clean underarms in the morning.
This will allow you to benefit from its antiseptic properties and help
you avoid unpleasant odors throughout the day.
3. Baking soda
Baking soda has a whole range of uses, and
it can also be used as a natural antiperspirant. You can apply it to
slightly moist skin in the morning, then shake off the excess. If you
know you’re going to have a hard day involving physical activity, you
can try making this mixture and drinking it:
2 tbsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 liter (1 qt) water
Drink 1 cup of this mixture in the morning. If you find it difficult to
drink all in one go, try sipping it throughout the day.
5. Alunite
Alunite is a mineral deodorant crystal that
is essentially a natural counterpart of conventional deodorants. It is
odorless, does not leave traces on clothing and consists of alum
(alunite crystals). What’s more is that it has antiseptic, antibacterial
and tonic properties. It even shrinks sweat glands! To use alunite, you
need to moisten it with water and rub your armpits with it.
6. Aluminum chloride
Another way to approach excessive sweating is to look for
antiperspirants with high aluminum chloride content. They reduce
sweating significantly, even in very hot weather. Although you might
have heard that aluminum compounds can trigger breast cancer, research
into this matter has not proved that there is any link.
7. Botox
Botox injections are becoming increasingly
popular to treat hyperhidrosis, which is a clinical case of excessive
sweating. Seeing as botox is a toxin, it blocks the nerve impulses
leading to the sweat glands, stopping sweat from being secreted. The
effect of a botox injection can last anywhere between 6 and 12 months.
8. Laser
If all of the above doesn’t make a
difference, the next thing to do is go to your doctor to see if you have
hyperhidrosis. If you do, your sweat glands can be halted from
functioning permanently with the use of a laser.
Sweating involves heat regulation and removing unnecessary substances
from the body, so the laser is only applied to areas where the sweating
is particularly bad. Note that heavy sweating can also be a symptom of
heart failure and diabetes, so you should definitely consult a doctor if
you begin to sweat more than usual.
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