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Sweating or perspiring is the most common of all human body responses. Sweating is actually the wrong terminology. Humans ‘perspire’, animals sweat. Hence the phrase: “sweating like a pig”. However, when one is feeling wet and sticky on a hot summer day, vocabulary is the last thing on their mind. Therefore finding ways to minimize or control sweating, if not stopping it completely, are quite important for most people for reasons of hygiene, comfort and appearance.

When it comes to hygiene, sweating can create dampness, which is a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. This is evident from body odor which almost always accompanies sweating. B.O is a result of bacterial growth in the sweaty patches – and they seem to grow with amazing speed. Apart from that, although sweating is cooling and necessary in many ways, when it happens in closed spaces, there is a high chance of fungal infection. Therefore people with sweaty feet who wear tight socks will often notice that the skin on the toes is crumpled and has tiny white patches. To avoid problems with hygiene, it is essential to keep oneself dry, by using high-absorbing body powders. Using a medicated soap is another great idea. You could go for something strong scented, but usually such soaps aren’t too great for the skin. A medicated soap might not stop sweating, but it will control bacteria production.

Keeping oneself dry not only maintains hygiene, but it also keeps one comfortable. Sweat can be really sticky and although it’s the body’s cooling mechanism there is absolutely nothing ‘cool’ about it. For this, ensure you wear something that absorbs water in the places you sweat, like pure cotton. Or expose those parts to air – like if your feet are sweaty wear flip flops or open toed heels. Cotton and loose fitting undergarments are also a good option.

The one thing that bothers everyone the most about sweating is B.O. Frankly, we would all tolerate sweating quite happily if it weren’t for B.O. In any given scenario, men and women will cite B.O. as the biggest turn off ever, second only to foul breath. There are a lot of products out there that help battle body odor and some are quite effective. However, we can safely presume that using a chemical every single day on one’s skin can’t be very good. In any case, using one that is a good brand is important. There are also anti-perspirants. These are dispensed in very fine powder like form and tend to act like a cross between a talcum powder and a deo – great absorbing capacity with a long-lasting fragrance. Plus anti-perspirants are made without alcohol, which they’re much better for the skin than deodorants.

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