Armpit sweat is the main cause of body odor. However, you don't need to worry too much because excessive underarm sweating is not a cause for concern. Follow the following article to learn the most effective way to treat armpit sweating Currently!
1. Misunderstanding about sweat and underarm odor
Before learning how to effectively treat armpit sweating, we need to better understand the mechanism of sweat secretion and explain why sweat can make the armpits smell bad.
On the human body there are two sweat glands that operate independently: eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine is evenly distributed throughout the body on the skin surface and secretes odorless sweat. Apocrine is mainly distributed in the groin or armpits - areas with many hair follicles.
Eccrine secretes odorless sweat, which has the function of cooling and regulating body temperature. Meanwhile, Apocrine secretes oil and sebum through hair follicles.
When the body exercises vigorously, more heat is produced, causing the body temperature to increase. Or when living in a hot environment, body temperature is also influenced by the outside environment. At that time, sweat will be secreted to cool the body.
Most people believe that body odor comes from sweat. However, you may not know this, sweat actually does not have a bad smell. The "leader" that causes your body to smell bad is the bacteria on your skin.
When bacteria on the skin come into contact with sweat, they break down the proteins in it and produce body odor. In addition, certain medications, foods or drinks can also cause sweat to smell.
Some people with hyperhidrosis (increased sweating) also cause the armpit area to sweat more and more often. If you are experiencing this condition, you should see a doctor for treatment advice as soon as possible.
2. The most effective way to treat armpit sweating you may not know
In the previous section, we learned about the body's mechanism of sweat secretion and the reasons why sweating can cause armpit odor.
Although the main cause of arm odor is bacterial activity on the skin, limiting sweating is the most effective way to help you eliminate unpleasant body odor, but how to do it? Limit sweating?
How to treat underarm sweating using topical antiperspirants
Using topical antiperspirants is the fastest way to effectively treat underarm sweating. The active ingredient aluminum chloride in topical antiperspirants works to prevent sweating and kill odor-causing bacteria.
If the antiperspirant effect is not as desired, you can try some products with higher aluminum chloride content, but this is not the optimal solution. You should see a specialist for more detailed advice.
In addition, when using topical antiperspirants you need to keep in mind the following:
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Clean and dry the underarm area before using a topical antiperspirant.
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The best time to use antiperspirant is at night, after showering.
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After using a topical antiperspirant, you should shave your armpits to achieve the best antiperspirant effect. If you shave your armpits before using antiperspirant, the already damaged underarm skin may become irritated.
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Usually, after 4 days of use you can see the effectiveness of topical antiperspirants. So please be patient if you don't see the antiperspirant effect yet!
How to treat armpit sweating using natural ingredients
If you don't use a topical antiperspirant, you can use natural ingredients. Natural ingredients not only help prevent and reduce underarm sweating, but are also safe for the user's skin and health.
Join APi Body Odor to list some of the most commonly used ingredients below:
Betel leaves
Since ancient times, betel leaves have been used to reduce underarm sweating. Betel leaf essence does not contain tannin, which has antibacterial properties and kills bacteria.
Not only that, tannin also has the ability to tighten pores and significantly reduce sweating. To treat armpit sweating with betel leaves, follow these instructions:
Choose 3-4 mature betel leaves, wash them, then crush them until the residue becomes a fine powder. Next, use betel residue to apply to the skin under the armpits, massage gently for a few minutes so that the essence in the betel leaves penetrates deeply through the epidermal layers of the skin.
Mugwort leaves
The essence in wormwood leaves helps inhibit sweat secretion but also helps treat underarm odor.
How to treat underarm sweating with mugwort leaves is as follows: Crush fresh mugwort leaves with a few grains of sea salt. Then, apply the above mixture to the armpit area and keep for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, take it out and clean the armpit area. You need to apply wormwood leaves twice a day.
In addition, you can also drink water boiled from dried wormwood leaves every day to limit armpit sweating. Wormwood leaf juice not only treats underarm odor but is also very good for the body. You should apply continuously for at least 1 month to feel the difference.
Potato
Potatoes are commonly used for skin whitening purposes. However, you may not know that potatoes also have the ability to effectively prevent underarm sweating
Potatoes contain many vitamins and other active ingredients that have strong reducing and antibacterial properties.
How to use potatoes to treat armpit sweating: Peel the potatoes, wash them, then cut them into thin slices. Next, clean the armpit area and dry it, then apply potato slices on the armpit skin area. After 20 minutes, remove the potato slices and use a damp cloth to wipe the skin under the armpits.
Turnip
White radish contains active ingredients that have the ability to remove odors, remove dead cells, prevent sweating and help keep the skin under the armpits dry.
How to treat underarm sweating with white radish as follows: Squeeze the juice from ⅓ white radish . Next, clean and dry the skin under the arms. You will use radish juice to apply evenly on the skin and massage that area. Then just let it dry naturally.
Fresh lemon
Lemon contains citric acid which has good cleaning and deodorizing properties. Citric acid and other active ingredients in lemon also help limit sweating effectively. You can use lemon juice or a combination of lemon and salt to reduce underarm sweating.
If using lemon juice, squeeze 1/2 lemon, then apply lemon juice directly to the armpit skin. After a few minutes, you can clean the armpit area again. Do it regularly to see the deodorizing effect and reduce sweating.
If using a salted lemon "combo", you just need to cut the lemon in half, then dip the cut side in salt. After bathing, rub the lemon with salt on your armpits for a few minutes. Then you keep the lemon piece on your armpit for about 5 minutes, then take it out and clean the armpit area with warm water.
White wine
White wine contains alcohol, so it has antiseptic and cleaning properties. White wine has long been used to disinfect and remove odors. You can also use white wine to treat underarm sweating.
How to do as follows: Use a cotton swab to soak in white wine, then apply gently and evenly to the armpit skin for 20 minutes. However, you need to persevere in doing it every day to see the change. White wine will help the skin in the armpit area become drier, with almost no sweat and no odor.
Alum
Alum contains many substances that can deodorize and kill bacteria, especially aluminum sulfate. Therefore, alum has long been used to eliminate armpit odor.
Besides its deodorizing effect, alum also has the effect of inhibiting armpit sweat secretion. Aluminum ions contained in alum will bind to epidermal cells on the skin, creating a "barrier" that prevents sweat secretion.
The way to treat underarm sweating with alum is quite simple: Crush the alum, then boil it with a little water to turn the alum into a spongy state. Next, grind the alum into a fine powder and store it in a jar for later use.
After bathing and drying your body, apply alum powder to your armpit skin and massage gently for about 5 minutes.
How to treat armpit sweating is by changing your diet and lifestyle
You have learned about effective ways to treat underarm sweating with topical antiperspirants and natural ingredients. Next, we will learn about how to treat underarm sweating through changing your diet. and living habits.
So what should you pay attention to in your eating and living habits to reduce underarm sweating?
- Add foods that help reduce underarm sweat such as: Sweet potatoes, green tea, bananas, almonds, olive oil, whey, oats, green tea, foods high in calcium and root vegetables. high water content (eggplant, cauliflower, grapes, watermelon,...).
- Limit eating foods that cause underarm sweat such as: Canned foods, spicy foods, foods with high fat content, alcohol, onions, garlic,...
- Drink plenty of water to keep your body cool and limit caffeine.
- Do not smoke because the nicotine in cigarettes can increase body temperature and stimulate sweat gland activity. In addition, tobacco is also the leading cause of harm to the body.
In short, you need to build and maintain a diet that limits body odor and live scientifically and healthily. Minimizing anxiety and stress is also a way to reduce armpit sweating. Besides, you should wear cool clothes, made from elastic and absorbent materials.
Hopefully the information provided in the article has helped readers better understand the causes of underarm odor and the most effective ways to treat underarm sweat. In addition to the methods suggested in the article, you can use the APi underarm lipstick product with witch hazel extract, Betel leaf extract and Licorice root extract, which helps eliminate underarm odor and prevent sweating. Effective up to 72 hours.