How can you not sweat?

This is the question everyone asks themselves and the answer often remains a mystery: how not to sweat? Sorry to tell you, but you’re on the wrong track: sweating and perspiration are natural phenomena that are necessary. It’s our bodies that express themselves and do their job to regulate themselves and maintain their body temperature close to 37° !

And it’s not the moisture of sweat that is most annoying, but the bad smells that eventually emerge from our armpits. We all had that little moment of discomfort, with a stiff hand or unpleasant halos under the armpits. We’re not going to give you the miracle solution to stop sweating, it would be counterproductive for your health, but here are some little tips to limit excessive sweating and reduce odors:

1- Food: eating healthy!

As basic as that, yes, to fight against perspiration, you have to be careful about what you eat! Sudation, in addition to regulating the temperature, helps to evacuate toxins and impurities from your body. For example, eating too fatty foods requires more effort from your body and digestive system to digest. It generates a bit of overheating, and to cool and regulate the body temperature following this effort of digestion, it is the sweat glands that take over.

Some foods have an impact on the smell of perspiration, garlic or spices can accentuate the unpleasant smell and the sensation of smelling stronger. Drinks containing caffeine or alcohol also accelerate the process of sweating.

2- Do sports regularly

As with the heart rate, by practicing regular physical activity, you train your body to sweat abundantly during more substantial efforts. This regular physical training helps to limit the secretion of sebum and perspiration on a daily basis.

3- Wear clothes adapted to your activity

When we practice different sports with sustained effort, we will sweat a lot, saving ransom of the intensity of the exercise, but for all that we do not accept unpleasant body odors! And to avoid this discomfort, you have to choose your sports equipment and clothes carefully. For starters, we eliminate cotton outfits because they absorb moisture like a sponge and take very long to dry. We select items with polyester, which have the property of wicking away perspiration because they are hydrophobic but can have the particularity of sneakily developing unpleasant odors. Choose a breathable fabric with anti-bacterial treatment to sweat freely, with a smile and without worrying about odors.

In winter, when it’s cold, don’t layer unnecessary layers for fear of catching a cold! Opt for a thermoregulating garment that regulates your body temperature and evacuates perspiration and its odors in the blink of an eye. Also avoid tight clothing that prevents your skin from breathing and can create discomfort and irritation due to perspiration during physical activity.

4- Sauna, steam room, and bath your new friends

By giving your body more opportunities to flush out toxins and other odor-causing bacteria, you allow your pores to cleanse. The heat and humidity of these places allow to dilate the pores of the skin and offer a possibility of regeneration. Do it regularly (between 1 and 2 times a week) you will enjoy sweating and enjoying these moments of relaxation and comfort.

5- Hydrate!

Contrary to popular belief, drinking does not intensify the effect of sweating and odors; on the contrary, by drinking more you will dilute the concentration rate of toxins, your kidney functions will be effective and your body will seek to evacuate through the skin. Perspiration is not systematically linked to the amount of water you drink.

6- Channel your sweating areas

Do you tend to sweat on certain parts of the body? Like tennis players, adopt sweatbands for the wrists or forehead, and even the ankles that will catch your sweat drops.

7- For the shower appointment

A pH-neutral soap, preferably one that is washed and dried, are your pleasant and essential rituals to limit maceration and odors. Hair, a vast subject that varies according to countries and cultures, are natural attributes. Waxing/shaving will not change the amount of sweat your body gives off. In any case, be careful not to abuse it to give your body time to recreate its natural flora.

8- Choose a natural deodorant

In stores, you can find a multitude of deodorants with the term "anti-perspirant" and each one smells more pleasant than the next. But be careful with chemical substances that may be inadvisable for your health. Some health studies show that daily use, on sensitive areas such as the armpits, of formulations with aluminum salts can have an impact on certain cancers. We recommend instead natural products based on aloe vera, clary sage, alum stone for example.

There are no miracle cures but by applying these tips you will surely see the difference! In addition, we can help you adopt a breathable and odor-reducing sports outfit. AKAMMAK products are designed with FlashDry® technology, which reduces bacterial development and therefore odours. For our products with our Freshwinner® technology with "bamboo inside", the properties of the fiber derived from bamboo effectively wick away moisture and make our clothes light, comfortable, ideal for summer sports.

If you feel that your sweat is excessive or too abundant and is bothering you on a daily basis, we recommend consulting a dermatologist or doctor to find the most suitable solutions.