How to Avoid Underarm Sweat

Underarm sweat is a natural function of the body's endocrine system. Sweating occurs more frequently during exercise, in high temperatures, or during stressful situations. Though it is a natural occurrence, underarm sweat can also be embarrassing, causing unwanted body odor and unsightly stains through clothing. There is no way to rid the body completely of underarm sweating, but there are techniques to help avoid this bodily function and reduce its undesirable by-products.

Things You'll Need

• Towel
• Antiperspirant
• Health care provider

Instructions

1. Dry off your hair and body with a soft towel after showering or bathing.

2. Pat your underarms dry with the towel rather than rubbing yourself dry, which can cause stress to the skin and subsequent sweating.

3. Lie down on a towel spread over your bed, spreading your arms to air out the armpits.

4. Apply an antiperspirant deodorant to your underarms, swiping gently two to three times for each underarm before getting dressed.

5. Consult a health care provider about a prescription antiperspirant if over-the-counter products do not prevent armpit sweating sufficiently.

Tips & Warnings

• Try an over-the-counter product like Certain Dri, which can be found online and at some drugstores. This antiperspirant is applied nightly and then just a few times per week to reduce overall underarm sweat production.

• Do not wear a tight shirt if you are worried about excessive underarm sweating, as it will likely stain through your clothing.