How to Prevent Sweat Stains in the Summer
No one wants to have sweat stains, but you may get them, especially in the hot, sweltering summer. Sweat stains are embarrassing, unattractive and sometimes unavoidable. Whether you are wearing a colorful shirt, a silk dress or a business suit, preventing sweat stains is essential to looking good and feeling great. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wear a reliable antiperspirant. Try an antiperspirant that has a high percentage of aluminum chloride and or aluminum zirconium. Antiperspirants reduce the amount of sweat that is produced under the arm. These antiperspirants can be purchased over the counter. They are usually inexpensive.
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Prevent sweat stains on your clothes by carrying a small, dry washcloth with you. Take a second to dab the sweat off of your face and other body parts. Discretely wipe your back and neck, if the hot summer sun is beaming on you from behind.
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Purchase underarm shields. Underarm shields are made of cotton and prevent sweat from staining your clothes by absorbing the excess sweat. They can be pinned, sewn or taped to your clothes.
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Use a small amount of baby powder or corn starch. Dab a light, silky coating of powder over your troublesome, sweaty body parts. The powder helps absorb the sweat, as well as clog the pores.
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Wear a thin, cotton T-shirt under your clothing. The T-shirt will help absorb the sweat before it reaches your shirt.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have a bad odor from excessive sweating, apply antiperspirants more than once a day.
Make sure you use a clean wash cloth when wiping sweat from your face.
Only use a small amount of powder on your body. Too much powder stains your clothing and becomes pasty.
Try using double-sided fabric tape for your underarm shields.
Do not use antiperspirants on broken or irritated skin.
Do not use antiperspirants immediately after you have shaved your armpits.
Do not use powder on body parts that are not covered with clothing.
