Sweating is your body’s natural cooling mechanism. So why do people get all hot and bothered by this natural process? Sweat control is a relatively easy matter.
Sweat, or more properly perspiration, is produced by the sweat glands in the middle layer (the dermis) of your skin. These glands produce liquid that is forced to the top layer (epidermis) of your skin as your body temperature increases. As this liquid evaporates, your skin cools and your body temperature decreases to normal levels.
That’s all sweat is. So why don’t people like to sweat? The main reason, obviously, is body odor. Sweat can smell, especially sweat in certain places, such as the armpits, the groin and the feet. These areas are prone to body odor because their enclosed areas make them perfect breeding grounds for bacteria. These bacteria mix with sweat and body oils to produce that aroma.
Today body odor is considered very unattractive, but that didn’t used to be the case. Some experts think that body odors among primitive humans were a means to attract a mate. It should be noted that sweat glands do not mature until the teen years, around the time of puberty.
Since ancient times, the popularity of body odors has risen and fallen. For example, the ancient Egyptians were reportedly fanatical about regularly shaving their armpits and bathing. However in other periods people did not bathe regularly.
Because sweating and body odor are not considered appropriate in this day and age, here are some sweat control techniques to try.
First of all, bathe or shower regularly. Use a loofah sponge rather than a wash cloth in order to remove more bacteria.
Second of all use a good deodorant/antiperspirant combination. If the popular brand names don’t seem to do the trick, try to find one that contains aluminum chlorohydrate. If the problem persists, your doctor may be able to prescribe special soaps or other products. Don’t apply the deodorant/antiperspirant until 12 hours after shaving the area or else your skin will get irritated.
Also be sure to dress in natural fibers, like cotton, which allow your skin to breathe. Polyester, nylon and other synthetic fabrics trap the sweat against your body, allowing bacteria to grow.
Also be sure to eat plenty of whole grains, nuts, legumes such as beans and peas and turkey. These foods are rich in zinc. Avoid fish, garlic and cumin, which are odor producing.
Sweating is a natural process and you shouldn’t worry about it. Just follow these easy sweat control tips to avoid raising a big stink over perspiration.
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