How to Control Underarm Sweating
Underarm sweating can cause embarrassing stains on clothing and offensive body odor. Excessive sweating can be caused by overheating, dehydration or lack of airflow to the underarms. It can be easy to control underarm sweating by shaving, using alternate methods of deodorization, drinking enough water, keeping good hygiene and wearing the proper clothing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Shave underarms to regulate excessive sweating. Sweat builds up on hair follicles, allowing bacteria to produce toxins that cause body odor. Shaving underarm hair also allows more air to reach the skin, cooling the temperature and decreasing the production of sweat.
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Use baking soda on shaved underarms instead of store-bought deodorant. Baking soda absorbs sweat and odor without clogging pores. Ensure the underarm is completely dry before applying. Unlike some deodorants, baking soda does not cause irritation to sensitive underarms.
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Shower or bathe at least once a day. This lowers the temperature of the body, reducing the production of sweat. It also cleanses the underarms of bacteria and unclogs pores, allowing the underarms to breathe.
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Wear clothing made of cotton, linen or wool. These natural fibers allow air to flow freely through them, reducing body temperature and evaporating sweat. Baggy clothes that give the underarm breathing room reduce sweating in the same way.
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Drink plenty of water. Water hydrates the body and keeps it cooler, eliminating the need to produce excess sweat. Six to eight glasses of water per day is recommended. A good way to judge water intake is by urine. Colorless, odorless urine indicates that the body is hydrated.
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Use commercial antiperspirant preparations formulated for hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, according to the manufacturer's directions. These antiperspirants do not need to be applied as frequently as normal deodorants, and are typically used only once every 24 hours. Other heavy-duty commercial deodorants are available at drugstores, or through a doctor's prescription.
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Tips & Warnings
Natural crystal deodorants can be used to control the odor caused by excessive underarm sweating but may not be effective in controlling the sweat itself. They do not clog pores but eliminate odor-causing bacteria that thrive on sweat.
