We can all agree that excessive sweating can lead to some very embarrassing situations. But that should not be a reason for you limiting yourself, living in constant fear of raising your arms or engaging in outdoor activities. If you find yourself constantly worrying about sweating, then you should note down these simple ways on how to with excessive sweating.

So why do some people sweat too much? Well, if you sweat excessively, you could be suffering from Hyperhidrosis. It is characterized by excessive sweating of the palms and soles of the feet. It occurs when the sympathetic nervous system gets overactive and creates more sweat than required by the body.

Drink a lot of water. Water helps keep your body cool as well as helps flush out toxins and cool down your temperature which will always help you reduce sweating.

Always take a cold shower. Hot shower or baths do not really help with excessive sweating. Have you ever noticed that as soon as you step out of a hot shower, your body starts perspiring and sweating? Well this could be because of an immediate change in temperature from hot to cold. So always have a refreshing cold shower.

Use a strong antibacterial soap. If you sweat excessively, then the stinky smell that comes is a result of bacteria that rot and fester in your underarm and other regions. Using an antibacterial soap on a regular basis, especially after your workouts, should help with this problem.

Keep your underarms shaved or waxed. Keeping your underarms hairless will help the sweat to evaporate much faster. Also, when there is a lot of hair, it provides the perfect atmosphere for the bacteria to thrive, resulting in a foul smell.

Wear cotton clothing as much as possible. Letting your skin breathe well will reduce sweating to a great extent. So wear cotton clothing, especially during hot days can help you reduce sweating.

Always keep a change of clothes handy. Even if you are a guy, if you know your body tends to sweat a lot makes sense to have an extra set of clothes ready for some unforeseen instances. Keep it in your backpack , your laptop bag or even at office. If you feel like you are having a particularly bad day, you can change into your fresh set of clothes. This will help you keep your confidence and go through your day without having to worry about sweat stains.

Make use of over the counter sweat absorbent pads. You can place them under your arms and in other such danger zones to absorb the excess sweat. They can always be found in any supermarket around town.

Exercise to lower your body-mass index (BMI). If you have more mass on your body, your body will sweat more to keep itself cool. If you’re really struggling with underarm sweat, it may be something you can remedy by incorporating cardiovascular exercise into your routine and losing some weight. Get all your sweating out with exercise.

You may be wondering why I haven’t listed the more obvious solutions—deodorants and antiperspirants. While I agree that they are good fixes, always remember that they are always temporary and do not really help you in the long run. In fact, they can darken your skin and even cause irritation and rashes. They don’t deal with the problem, but rather they only mask it. So while you can go in for extra-strong deodorants, they cannot be your end solution to fight excessive sweating.