When it’s really hot outside, we sweat a lot – often an uncomfortable situation. So what helps to stay dry in the heat?
1. Chamomile for sweaty hands
If you suffer from sweaty hands, you should try a chamomile bath.
Add a few drops of tincture to warm water daily and soak your hands in it for a few minutes. This should help you get sweaty palms under control.
2. Lemons for sweating
If you don’t have any deodorant at home or don’t want to use one – for example because of the carcinogenic aluminum in the deodorant – you can get by in other ways. Citric acid acts as a natural deodorant, making it a great home remedy for sweating. It helps to inhibit sweat production and mask the unpleasant smell.
You can either rub the armpits with half a lemon or mix the juice with water and rub it into the problem areas. After about 20 to 30 minutes, however, the juice should be washed off. Repeat this application once a day. Alternatively, baking soda can be used as it has a similar antiperspirant effect.
3. Apple cider vinegar as a home remedy for sweat odor
Apple cider vinegar is another option against sweating. Because: The astringent properties of apple cider vinegar bring the pH value of the skin back into balance and fight the bacteria that cause sweat odour.
Before going to bed, apply the apple cider vinegar to the areas where you sweat the most. It is best to use a cotton pad or something similar for this purpose. Leave the vinegar on overnight, then wash it off the next day.
4. Centaury against unpleasant smell
Another home remedy for sweating is centaury. This plant helps especially against the unpleasant smell of sweat.
The herb is best used in the form of a daily infusion, sipping about a cup of it throughout the day.
5. Sage for night sweats
Sage can help with night sweats. Pour 500 millimeters of hot water over four teaspoons of dried sage leaves daily and leave to steep for about ten minutes. Two cups of this daily should reduce night sweats.
Alternatively, the affected parts of the body can also be cleaned with sage. All you have to do is bring a teaspoon of the leaves to a boil with two cups of water, then let it cool down a bit and rub the parts of your body with the solution. And three times a day for several days.
6. Wheatgrass as a detox
Another home remedy is wheatgrass. This can be used as a detoxification cure. Because it helps flush out all the acids and toxins from the body that are the cause of sweating and the odors that come with it.
In addition, the vitamin B contained in it helps against frequent and heavy sweating by supporting the body’s natural temperature regulation system. One to two glasses of wheatgrass juice a day is sufficient for this.
If all else fails:
If you still sweat excessively for no apparent reason and none of the home remedies give you relief, then it is advisable to see a doctor to be on the safe side to find the exact cause. In some cases, hyperhidrosis is diagnosed, i.e. abnormal sweating.