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It
can be very uncomfortable - even agitating - to get dressed, looking all smart
and appealing, only for something as little as sweat under your arms to ruin it
all. There is something unarguably embarrassing about having the underarm of
your dress, blouse or shirt drenched in sweat, and it gets worse if it’s the
only sweat-stained part of your clothing. Asides this, there is also the unpleasant
odour resulting from such underarm sweating to deal with. It could all be a
frustrating experience indeed.
Jumia
Travel shares eight ways to help you
deal with sweaty armpits and avoid such uncomfortable situations.
Use the appropriate
product for your problem
You
can’t stop your body from perspiring because if your body stopped excreting
sweat and toxins through the skin, you would die. You thus can only manage and
try to control your bodily perspiration. One of the ways to do this is to use
deodorants and topical anti-perspirants. Deodorants do little or nothing to
stop underarm sweating; but they help to mask the odour. Deodorants that use
gentle and natural ingredients will work well.
To
avoid sweat stains, you can use commercial anti-perspirants that use aluminum
chloride hexahydrate. They are effective in controlling the amount of sweat
your armpits produce. Also, consider seeing a dermatologist to discuss possible
prescription anti-perspirant products that can be advised for your use.
NOTE:
It is important you apply these products properly for them to be effective.
Deodorants or anti-perspirants should be applied to clean underarms, not
already sweaty ones. It is best to apply these products first thing in the
morning after your bath, and any other time after bathing. Always wash your
underarms with clean water and soap (be thorough about it and dab with a towel
until dry), then apply a thin layer of anti-perspirant or deodorant to your dry
underarms. If you can’t wash your underarm with soap and water, alternate the
use of a wet and dry cloth to clean your underarm until it’s dry.
Use natural remedies
Though
there are all-natural commercial deodorants and anti-perspirant products at
your disposal, you can create your own natural ones. One of such natural remedies
is to mix equal parts of baking soda and water to create a paste. Apply the
paste on both of armpits and let it sit for 20 – 30 minutes, before rinsing off
the mixture.
Another
remedy to consider is using apple vinegar, or other malt vinegar, on your
armpits to neutralize the armpit’s natural odour-causing bacteria. This helps
to create a drying effect in your underarm, which helps you sweat less and stay
dry. A mixture of lemon juice and tomato pulp can also be considered. You mix
them together until a paste is formed, then you apply the paste in your
underarms and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Practice good hygiene
Asides
using products and remedies, managing and controlling underarm sweating require
the practice of good body hygiene to aid the effectiveness of such products and
remedies. It is important to shower regularly to keep your body clean and dry.
You should shower your body, or at least your underarms, once or twice a day.
If you are someone who remained active throughout the day, it is advisable to
add to your morning shower and shower before bed so you can wash off the sweat
produced during the day’s activities.
You
should also shave your armpit hair regularly. This will help to prevent sweat
from collecting in your armpits which helps to make sweat stains less
pronounced and odours less prevalent. In addition, you should try to wash your
shirts and dresses after every use or as often as possible. This will greatly
help those dealing with underarm body odor. Washing your shirts and dresses
often will keep bacteria from building over time and acting on the dried sweat
to produce unpleasant odours.
Let your body cool
down before you put clothes on
It
is important to let your body cool down before you put clothes on, if not you
may immediately start sweating. Even after you have just had a bath, you should
learn to relax and let your body cool down before you put on clothes.
Regardless of where you are rushing to, remember that it is better to take a
few seconds to calm yourself down than skip that step and rush to your
destination with an unsightly underarm sweat stain.
Be selective about
your clothing
Go
for clothing made of natural, more breathable fabrics like cotton, wool, hemp,
silk or linen, because of their looser weaves. The fibers of these fabrics help
to absorb moisture well, make it possible for accumulated moisture to evaporate
easily and are less inclined to trap heat and make your body sweaty. Some
man-made fabrics like banbook, lyocell, modal and some microfiber fabrics can
be considered because they function similarly to natural fabrics.
Consider changing your
clothes often
You
can also consider changing your clothes often, or avoid wearing the clothes you
intend to use for an outing around the house. You can keep a change of clothing
handy from time to time.
Layer your clothes
You
can consider layering your clothes so sweat won’t come through to your outer
cloth easily. It is important to choose the right clothing material for this.
Breathable fabrics are the best choice. You should also keep these inner wears
washed and cleaned regularly to avoid unpleasant odours.
Manage stress and
anxiety
Stress
and anxiety tend to lead to excessive sweating and effusive underarm sweating.
Practicing relaxation techniques, deep breathing and meditation exercises can
help produce the calming effect needed to manage this situation.
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