With good weather comes sweat, although to be honest, sweat is a physiological response that exists every day of our lives, only it is more visible in hot times and climates. Sweat is called perspiration and its function is to keep the body cool.
The average body temperature is between 36 and 37 degrees, so when that temperature rises, sweating arises, and if we get below 36 there could be hypothermia problems.
There is no miraculous method to avoid sweating, but there are resources to mitigate, and above all to avoid those annoying sweat stains on clothes that make us look ridiculous in public presentations.
Before entering the bulk of the article, we must comment that there is a disease called hyperhidrosis and it is a disorder that causes discomfort, favors infections and in some cases triggers psychological problems due to the shame of exposing ourselves.
In this case there are treatments, so if we believe that our level of sweating is above what is considered normal, we should see a specialist before trying to cure it ourselves, self-medicate or try home remedies that can put our health at risk.
Tips to avoid sweating
There are a number of factors that lead to sweating, stains and bad smell. Very few people know that sweat itself does not smell like anything, since it is salty water that our body expels. What makes it smell bad is the bacteria and dirt on our skin.
Pluck
Hair accumulates bacteria, no matter how clean and neat we are, the moisture from sweat in our armpits is a breeding ground for bacteria. By waxing, especially the armpits, we eliminate the part of the smell. No hair, sweat evaporates and leaves no smell. In addition, deodorants have a greater effect on a hairless armpit than on one with hair.
wash with soap
The armpits are an area that is always, or almost always, covered, either with clothing or with the arm, so there is little breathing from the skin there. We must wash very well with neutral soap (no perfumes) to eliminate bacteria from that area and dry the skin.
It is very important that there are no traces of soap, and it is also very important that the soap is neutral, since perfumed ones make us sweat more and the mixture of odors is very unpleasant.
breathable clothing
If we know that we tend to sweat a lot, it is important to use breathable clothing and footwear and opt for organic fabrics such as cotton and move away from lycra and the like. In addition, you must avoid tight clothing (the body temperature rises) and thick garments or synthetic fabric (they do not sweat as much).
Do not use normal deodorant, but an anti-breathable one
Deodorants what they do is camouflage the smell of sweat, however, those deodorant-type products but that are anti-breathable, what they will do is reduce the amount of sweating thanks to compounds such as zinc or aluminum.
Drink a lot of water
There is a false belief on the Internet that it is better to be thirsty to avoid sweating, but it is not correct. Dehydration causes cognitive failure, headache, dizziness, and other consequences.
Stay hydrated on key. Drinking water promotes hydration and regulates body temperature. Also, an important fact, all drinks must be at room temperature whether sweating is a problem for us or not.
Why? Because when drinking something that creates a contrast in the body, it must make a very large energy expenditure to regulate body temperature. For this reason, in summer, when we drink very cold water, after a few minutes we feel much hotter than before drinking it.
Balance diet
Food is key to everything in life, so sweating was not going to be less. We must avoid foods that alter us such as coffee, alcohol, chocolate, industrial pastries (high concentration of sugar), energy drinks, energy teas, and the like.
You have to opt for a varied and balanced diet, full of fruits, vegetables, legumes, vegetables and vegetables. Also, to combat sweating, it is best not to drink anything spicy or hot.
Exercise
In cases of extreme sweating, especially on the hands, exercise helps regulate the nervous system. In case of extreme sweating, it is better to consult a specialist and follow his advice to improve our quality of life.
Avoid stress
States of nervousness and anxiety cause sweating to increaseIt doesn't matter if we are in winter or summer. This is why we must always be calm and with a positive attitude. Perhaps practicing yoga or Pilates can help us de-stress and control our sweating.
Avoid sweat stains on clothes
Beyond wearing loose clothing and avoiding certain solid colors such as light grey, light pink or light blue and opt for patterns and dark colorsThere are other tips and remedies to avoid sweat stains on our clothes.
shoulder holsters
There are some accessories that are placed on clothes and are shaped like a compress. That fabric sticks to the garment, and la absorbent layer adheres to our armpit when there is humidity. In this way, all the sweat is discreetly collected, avoiding stains and rings of sweat, and even avoiding bad smell.
Undershirt whenever possible
Whenever we can, we should wear undershirts. This trick is very old and, in fact, it is the most widespread whether we sweat a lot or not. That shirt acts as the first barrier against sweating, thus we save the uncomfortable spots and fences that give a bad image.
Sweat wipes from time to time
We can use normal baby wipes to clean the face and hands, or we can look for ones that have anti-perspirant ingredients. It will be like this when we do 2×1, that is, we clean the area and in turn reinforce the effect of the anti-perspirable deodorant.