How to live better everyday with excessive sweating?
Sweating is a normal physiological response to increased body temperature (heat, exercise, fever). Emotional states (stress, fear, anger) can also trigger sweat production. In some people these mechanisms can go haywire and induce excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis. It can affect the whole body or only certain parts (armpits, feet or hands). It often has a significant impact on quality of life. Solutions exist to better manage excessive sweating.
4 simple daily rituals
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wearing clothing or shoes made of synthetic materials or that are too tight
Why?
To limit maceration, which increases the risk of mycosis
How?
Opt for leather or canvas shoes and loose-fitting clothes made of natural fibers (cotton or linen)
Wash
every day
Why?
To limit the proliferation of bacteria, which make sweat smell bad
How?
Wash sweaty areas with a mild soap once or twice a day and dry thoroughly
Limit
the triggers of sweating
Why?
They dilate blood vessels and stimulate sweat glands
How?
Avoid alcohol, tobacco, spicy foods and foods containing caffeine (coffee, tea, cola)
Reduce
stress
Why?
Emotional stimuli trigger rapid and odorous sweating
How?
Learn to manage stressful situations using relaxation techniques or by taking breaks
Are aluminum salts dangerous for health?
How exposure to aluminum salts affects health has been a source of controversy. Although no link has been established between breast cancer and exposure to aluminum through daily use of such products, the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) was asked for an opinion. In 2020, the SCCS report concluded that use of aluminum in antiperspirants, toothpastes and lipsticks in the usual concentrations of marketed formulas is safe.
Mode of action of an antiperspirant containing aluminum salts
Day 1
Application of the antiperspirant
Day 2
When in contact with sweat, aluminum salts form a plug at the opening of the duct
Day 3
Optimal efficacy after 3 days of antiperspirant use
Natural elimination of the plug
after several days of not using the antiperspirant
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