How to Stop Underarm Sweating: The Complete List of Solutions (2023)

Are you tired of hiding armpit sweat stains and managing yoursarmpit sweatday in, day out?

Embarrassing, visible sweat stains can lower your confidence and hold you back in your career and social life. Sometimes armpit sweat can be so bad that itleads to anxiety and depression.

Fortunately, you are not powerless in the fight against sweat. Let's talk about how to stop armpit sweat and prevent armpit sweat stains from ruining your life.

9 tips against armpit sweating

1. Apply antiperspirant correctly
2. Sweatproof wardrobe
3. Shave your armpits
4. Don't sweat the little things (or the big things)
5. Watch your diet
6. Try natural sweat solutions
7. Use armpit sweat pads
8. Talk to your doctor about prescription medications for hyperhidrosis
9. Consider other treatments for armpit sweating

1. Wear antiperspirant correctly

you keep hittingAntitranspirantas part of your daily routine. But are you using the right product? And more importantly, are you using it correctly?

Antiperspirant is the simplest and most common solution to controlling underarm sweating. It's important that you use antiperspirant (rather than deodorant) to protect against sweat. Deodorant is designed to fight body odor and doesn't necessarily keep sweat at bay.

Read more: What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?

To get the most out of your antiperspirant and prevent underarm sweating, you need to:

• Keep yourself clean:Don't mix antiperspirant with sweat or dirt on your skin - it can cause irritation and burning. Shower or bathe with antibacterial soap daily to keep odors at bay.
• Apply to dry armpits:Avoid applying antiperspirant right after you shower. Dry your skin thoroughly first - even a tiny amount of water can prevent the antiperspirant from doing its job.
• Apply at night:This gives the active ingredients more time to penetrate your skin and work better the next day.
• Putting on after the antiperspirant has dried:Sliding your shirt over damp antiperspirant can rub off and become less effective. After application, wait a few minutes or use a hair dryer on the lowest setting to air out your armpits before getting dressed.
• Apply consistently:You probably won't see any improvement after one use. Apply your antiperspirant for at least three to four nights in a row to start seeing results.

Antiperspirants contain aluminum compounds that block your sweat glands, making you sweat less. But not all antiperspirants are created equal — different brands have different percentages of aluminum.

That's why it's important to wear an antiperspirant strong enough to stop your underarm sweating.

For heavy sweaters and people with hyperhidrosis, a prescription or specialty antiperspirant containing aluminum chloride may offer the best results. Look for antiperspirants with an aluminum chloride concentration of10 to 15 percentto prevent excessive armpit sweating.

2. Sweatproof wardrobe

Stick to wearing colors that hide sweat better, like black or navy blue. Bright or bright colors are notorious for showing off your pit spots.

Read more: Which colors show sweat the least?

More importantly, make sure you arm your wardrobe with themsweatproof clothingand items made from natural, lightweight materials that absorb moisture.

• AGAINWear fabrics made from natural, breathable, water-loving fibers like cotton, linen, or viscose made from bamboo.
• NOTWear synthetic, water-resistant fibers like polyester, rayon, or Lycra-cotton blends.

Attention buyers:Avoid clothing advertised as "sweat-wicking" or "moisture-wicking." These clothes are made from synthetic fibers that actually wick sweat away from your skin (and onto your clothes) instead of wicking and absorbing it.

Instead, buy "sweatproof" clothing and natural fibers. These wick moisture and prevent underarm sweat from reaching your outer layers and causing pit marks.

The Thompson Tee Sweat Proof Undershirt, available inHerrenAndDamenStyles, is one of the best sweatproof shirts on the market. It's an all-natural, 100% cotton solution that you can wear under your everyday clothes to control underarm sweat and prevent the appearance of pit stains.

3. Shave your armpits

shave armpitstechnically speaking, armpit sweating doesn't stop it. However, hair retains moisture, so armpit hair may not help your fall, especially if you sweat a lot.

Try shaving or waxing your armpits to improve the antiperspirant's effectiveness and make it easier to apply. You may find that this helps reduce sweat stains on your shirts and makes you feel more comfortable and drier.

4. Don't sweat the little stuff (or the big stuff)

We know that life can be hectic. But stress is a major catalyst for armpit sweating.

To make matters worse, worrying about embarrassing sweat stains can signal your body to sweat even more. It's a vicious cycle - but you can stop it.

Learning to manage stress can prevent sweaty armpits (and improve your mood).

To clear and reduce the headstress sweat, attempt:

• Acknowledging feelings of stress:Understand your triggers so you can tackle stress, nervousness, and sweat at its source.
• Create actionable to-do lists:Get clarity on how to handle your upcoming tasks so that you no longer have to worry.
• Start with daily routines that help you feel calm and collected:Deep breathing, relaxing music, and meditation techniques can relieve stress and stress sweat.
• Train:Believe it or not, exercise can reduce sweating by releasing endorphins, which lowers your stress levels and helps you relax.

When you feel a stress attack, take a deep breath and remind yourself that everything will be okay. You can also prepare for unexpected stress sweats by:

• Have a fan handy to cool down when the voltage gets high
• Stow antiperspirant, asweatproof undershirtor an extra shirt or blouse in the car or at the office
• Avoiding sweaty foods before a presentation or meeting (more on this below).

5. Watch your diet

Your diet can affect how much you sweat. Some foods and drinks can make you sweat, while others can chill you. Avoid these foods to prevent sweaty armpits:

• Stimulants like alcohol and caffeine:Alcoholic and caffeinated beverages increase heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure and make you sweat.
• Warm dishes, such as soup:Naturally, your body temperature rises from the inside out, triggering a sweat response.
• Spicy foods like hot sauce and jalapeños:Capsaicin, a chemical found naturally in spicy foods, stimulates the nerve receptors in your mouth and tricks your body into thinking it's hot, causing you to sweat.
• Spicy foods and spices like curry, garlic, and cabbage: These foods don't necessarily make you sweat, but they do release an odor through your sweat as you digest them.

Are There Foods That Help Reduce Or Control Underarm Sweating? Try to eat foods and drinks that regulate your body temperature and aid in digestion. Look for these ingredients and minerals:

• Water, Calcium or Potassium:drink enough Water cools you down and calcium and potassium regulate the flow of fluids through your body.
• Dietary fiber, magnesium or vitamin B:facilitate digestion. Your body doesn't have to work as hard to break down these components. On the other hand, when your body has to work harder to metabolize certain ingredients, your internal temperature rises and you sweat more.

Read more: Foods That Reduce Excessive Sweating

6. Try natural sweat solutions

There are natural solutions and home remedies you can use to stop underarm sweating. Here are a few:

• Apple Cider Vinegar:ACV can close your pores and reduce sweating. Apply to armpits with a cotton pad before bed to allow time for absorption.
• Tomato juice:Drink a glass each day or apply to your skin to reduce perspiration.
• Green and Black Tea:Drink a glass of green tea every day to aid digestion and minimize sweating. Apply black tea directly to your skin to shrink your pores.
• Corn Starch and Baking Soda:Both ingredients naturally absorb water. Mix together 2 parts cornstarch and 3 parts baking soda to make a natural antiperspirant deodorant powder.
• Potatoes:Eat potatoes, which are high in potassium and highly absorbable. Or rub a raw potato slice on your armpits every day to feel drier.
• Lemon:Lemons contain citric acid, which constricts the sweat glands and reduces sweating.

Read more: Natural Ways to Stop Sweating

Natural deodorantsare also a popular option, especially for those with sensitive skin or those who prefer to stay away from chemicals found in many antiperspirants.

You can even go one step further and try making your own natural deodorant. Common household ingredients like baking soda, lemon juice, and rubbing alcohol can help fight odor and wetness.

Learn more: Natural deodorant alternatives to keep your armpits dry

7. Use armpit sweat pads

Sweat pads under the armpits, also known as garment guards and sweat guards, attach directly to your armpits to absorb sweat. Some sweat shields stick directly to your skin, while others clip around your torso or clip to a bra.

If you need extra sweat protection during a presentation or interview, sweat pads are a good temporary solution. However, if you suffer from excessive underarm sweating or have sensitive skin, underarm sweat pads are not recommended. They're also bulky, uncomfortable, and easily visible through your shirt.

8. Talk to your doctor about prescription medication for hyperhidrosis

If your armpits sweat excessively without warning, you may haveaxillary hyperhidrosis. If you've tried everything to stop underarm sweating without success, talk to your doctor or dermatologist. You can prescribe prescription medications to prevent underarm sweating, such as:

• Anticholinergika:Drugs that block chemicals that allow certain nerves to communicate with each other, reducing body sweat
• Beta blockers:Drugs that affect nerve impulses that cause sweating
• Qbrexza: A new anticholinergic treatment from Dermira available in wipe form

Fair warning:DieHyperhidrosis medication side effectscan be serious. Make sure you evaluate your options and try other solutions first, such as: B. Home remedies or prescription antiperspirants before taking anti-sweating medication.

9. Consider other ways to prevent underarm sweating

Some turn to cosmetic procedures and surgery in hopes of a more permanent sweat solution. But few have complete, long-term success with these treatments, and they are not guaranteed to be effective for everyone.

The list of doctor-recommended surgeries and procedures for underarm sweating has changed over the years. Currently available methods to prevent underarm sweating include:

• Botox: Chemical injections that block the activity of the sweat glands
• Iontophorese: The application of low-level electrical currents to your armpits to disrupt the nerve transmissions that cause sweat
• miraDry: Microwave technology that destroys your sweat glands
• laser treatment: A procedure that heats your sweat glands until they become inactive
• ETS-Operation:Ainvasive surgical destructionof nerve endings responsible for sweating. This procedure is irreversible and usually reserved for very severe cases of hyperhidrosis.

Invasive surgeries and procedures should be your last resort—only when you're exhaustedatYour options and still struggling with excessive armpit sweating.

Surgeries like ETS can cause compensatory or "phantom" sweating, heart problems, and neuralgia. Compensatory sweating is when the body compensates for a lack of sweating in one area by sweating more in another location, e.g. B. on the face or chest. Studies show approx60 percentof patients suffer from compensatory sweating after ETS surgery.

Learn more about Thompson Tee co-founder Randy Choi's experience with ETS.

Be sure to do your research and speak to an experienced doctor, dermatologist, orHyperhidrosis doctorbefore making the call using any of the above options.

Read more: The Complete List of Treatments for Axillary Hyperhidrosis

A safe and effective way to prevent underarm sweating

When it comes to sweat prevention methods, it's important to remember that everyone is different. What works for one person may not work for you. Start with the easiest solutions first and work your way through the list above to get the best results.

Sweatproof undershirts are one of the safest, most natural, and non-invasive ways to prevent underarm sweat from ruining your clothes and your confidence. Thompson Tees are the only patented sweatproof undershirts on the market made fromHydro-Shield-Technologiewhich absorb sweat and let it escape as steam.

Thompson Tees are made from natural materials, are highly absorbent and will help you stay dry throughout the day. Prevent yellow stains and sweat stains from seeping through to your outer layers so you can extend the life of your clothes.

Whether you sweat occasionally or constantly, theThompson Tee is a must-have for your wardrobe. Wear it as an undershirt under your work clothes or as a standalone tee at the weekend.

Try a Thompson T-shirt risk-free for 30 days - if it doesn't stop underarm sweat from soiling your clothes, we'll give you your money back!