Table of contents:
- Tips for dealing with sweaty palms (hyperhidrosis)
- 1. Use antiperspirant products
- 2. Using baking soda
- 3. Apple cider vinegar
- 4. Make use of sage leaves
Usually, your hands start to sweat when you are anxious or stressed about something. But it turns out, in some cases sweaty hands are not only caused by anxiety. Your hands may suddenly sweat even if you are relaxing. If you experience this, you may have hyperhidrosis. If you are uncomfortable with this condition, there are several natural and easy ways to deal with sweaty palms.
Tips for dealing with sweaty palms (hyperhidrosis)
The condition when the body produces excessive sweating is known as hyperhidrosis. Sweating is actually perfectly normal, but it can sometimes make you uncomfortable if too much is produced.
For example, sweaty palms often make your hands slippery and make your grip unstable. Therefore we need several ways to deal with this hyperhidrosis.
1. Use antiperspirant products
These chemicals are usually found in deodorants. Its function is to overcome the problem of excessive sweating, both your armpits and the whole body. Now, for those of you who experience sweaty palms, it is recommended to apply antiperspirant to the palms.
Start with products that can be purchased at the nearest store. However, if you are already using it and there is no effect whatsoever, try to consult a doctor to get an antiperspirant in the pharmacy.
Before using it, first follow how to apply this product to the palms of your hands.
- Use an antiperspirant before bed
- Apply to dry skin
- It is advisable not to wear gloves or anything that can cover your hands. Doing so can cause skin irritation on your hands.
2. Using baking soda
Another way to treat hyperhidrosis of the palms is to use baking soda. Besides being good for cleaning and whitening teeth, this baking soda powder is also believed to reduce sweat on the palms. This is because the alkaline content in this cake is able to make sweat evaporate and disappear more quickly.
- Mix 1-2 teaspoons of baking soda with water
- Stir until it forms a paste / cream
- Apply it on your hands (up to the palms) for 5 minutes
- Rinse it off thoroughly.
3. Apple cider vinegar
Even though it smells bad, apple cider vinegar can actually be one way to deal with excessive sweating on the palms. Apple cider vinegar can balance your pH levels and help keep your palms dry. It is recommended to wear it overnight for best results.
- Clean your palms first and use a cotton ball to apply apple cider vinegar to the area.
- Leave it overnight and take a shower the next day to clean the liquid.
- It is recommended to use powder or deodorant after bathing.
4. Make use of sage leaves
Sage plants are often used as fragrances in soap or cosmetic products. However, it turns out that sage leaves are believed to be one way to deal with sweaty palms.
You can add these leaves to your tea or food. The substances contained in sage leaves are able to reduce excess oil production on the skin and prevent sweat on the palms.
- Put a handful of sage leaves in the water
- Soak your hands in the water for 20 minutes
Apart from soaking your hands in the sage leaf water, you can also drink it. However, it is better if you consult your doctor first because sage is an herbal plant.
Now, after knowing how to deal with sweaty palms, let's practice this at home. If your condition does not improve, consider consulting your doctor. They will likely recommend other treatments, according to your medical condition.
