Pit Sweat Be Gone
Here is a great article I received from Lauren over at BeThree-Mind, Body and Soul.
So now you know why our beautiful bodies sweat. But, there’s a time and a place for everything. Come interviews and public speeches, unless you’re willing to inject Botox into your armpits (like some summer brides are doing - ewww!) or have nerve-severing surgery on your sweat glands (like some with hyperhidrosis do - ouch!), we’re guessing you’d like an au naturale way to reduce sweat. Yes? If so, read on.
Shave: Unless you want to look like you have Adam Duritz in a headlock when wearing your favorite tank, shave your pits regularly as armpit hair can trap odor like spiders in a web.
Snack: Avoid spicy foods like curry, garlic, and onions - they can actually cause you to sweat more. (Think Reuben Feffer in Along Came Polly. Grody.)
Sport: Wear natural-fiber clothes like cotton or silk.
Shield: When all else fails, there’s always disposable underarm dress shields. Dorky? Yes. But so are pit stains.
Stress: Oh, and reduce stress in your life (as if that were easy!).
Stop Stink: Use the right deodorant. Some contain aluminum chloride (bad). Others contain ingredients like sage and lemon (good). Try Weleda’s all-natural deodorant, which comes in a recyclable bottle in scents citrus, sage, or wild rose. Or try Burt’s Bees herbal, spray-on deodorant, a blend of sage, lemon, and lavender.
Sage: A study from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences found that tea with sage, a natural antioxidant known for its healing and astringent qualities, helps reduce excessive sweating when applied to the skin. Try it: Mix three tablespoons of dried sage leaves with 8.5 oz of room-temperature water. Let steep for 1-2 days, then rub into underarms or other problem areas. (Note: Do NOT drink the tea.)
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Wow…I had no idea sage could do that. Heck with cooking, lets slather it on!
August 18th, 2008 at 8:24 amFit Bottomed Girlss last blog post..A Sweet Escape: Part Deux
@FBG ~ Your comment cracked me up this morning!
August 18th, 2008 at 9:34 amI’m seriously considering getting those underarm dress shields. Because I sweat as much as Mike Tyson.
August 18th, 2008 at 10:11 amI sweat a lot….even if i have shaved underarms, bad disodour is always there…..tried so many deo’s etc. but no use
But your tips seems to be useful……i m looking forward to apply these tips…Thanks
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:23 amSean,
Have you tried the clinical strength deodorants? Not exactly all natural, but does work. Secret has the best one so far and it works great! Just a suggestion for you!
Angie
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:31 am