Tips to Keep Sweat in Check
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Whether you're sweating from certain spots or all over, these tips may help keep it in check.
The best time to put on antiperspirant is before bed -- when your skin is cool and dry. That way, your skin can absorb it while you're away from the triggers of the day.
Try an extra-strength version if regular antiperspirants don't work.
You can also use it on your hands, back, chest -- even along your hairline if your face gets sweaty. Just try it out on a small spot first to see if it bothers your skin.
If your feet sweat, use a spray antiperspirant on your soles and between your toes.
Fight body odor with a bath or shower every day. You can put on antiperspirant once more in the morning, but don't do it right after you shower. Warm, wet skin won't absorb it well.
The way you dress can also fend off sweat. A light undershirt can help soak up moisture. Clothes made from natural fibers like cotton keep skin cooler. And moisture-wicking fabrics can pull wetness away from the skin so it evaporates more quickly.
For sweaty feet, wear sandals or shoes made from natural material like leather. They let air flow in and out. Have at least 2 pairs so you can alternate each day, which lets them dry out on days in between.
Talk to your doctor if sweating interferes with your life. There are treatments that can help, including prescription-strength antiperspirants, medication, and even surgery.
The best time to put on antiperspirant is before bed -- when your skin is cool and dry. That way, your skin can absorb it while you're away from the triggers of the day.
Try an extra-strength version if regular antiperspirants don't work.
You can also use it on your hands, back, chest -- even along your hairline if your face gets sweaty. Just try it out on a small spot first to see if it bothers your skin.
If your feet sweat, use a spray antiperspirant on your soles and between your toes.
Fight body odor with a bath or shower every day. You can put on antiperspirant once more in the morning, but don't do it right after you shower. Warm, wet skin won't absorb it well.
The way you dress can also fend off sweat. A light undershirt can help soak up moisture. Clothes made from natural fibers like cotton keep skin cooler. And moisture-wicking fabrics can pull wetness away from the skin so it evaporates more quickly.
For sweaty feet, wear sandals or shoes made from natural material like leather. They let air flow in and out. Have at least 2 pairs so you can alternate each day, which lets them dry out on days in between.
Talk to your doctor if sweating interferes with your life. There are treatments that can help, including prescription-strength antiperspirants, medication, and even surgery.
