Sweating, whether in the hands, feet or other areas of the body, is a completely natural phenomenon that occurs when the body needs to re-establish its temperature and to do so it releases this compound that ends up evaporating on our skin. However, although it is normal, for people who suffer from constant sweating, it can become quite uncomfortable and annoying, especially if it happens during work or on a date.
When it comes to abnormal sweating , there are different medical treatments and even surgical interventions to reduce this compound from the body.
Baking soda for sweaty hands and feet
If you are wondering how to remove sweat from your feet and hands, baking soda should be included in your options. Sodium bicarbonate is a natural product that has a high content of alkaline substances. Thanks to its composition, this product is a powerful regulator that balances the natural pH of the skin and, therefore, manages to control sweating in these parts of the body. In addition, in the event that sweat produces a bad odor (especially on the feet), bicarbonate also manages to neutralize the stench due to its antiperspirant power.
Preparation and treatment
- In the case of the hands : you will have to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a bowl of hot water. When it dissolves, dip your hands in the mixture and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- In the case of the feet : you will have to mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of mineral water in a container to form a paste. Apply the mixture on your feet, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then remove the paste with warm water.
How to stop sweaty hands and feet with sage tea
In addition to baking soda, we can also try sage tea to control excessive sweating in both hands and feet. Sage is a medicinal plant that has excellent thermoregulatory properties , that is, it can both remove sweat from these parts of the body and regulate the activity of the sweat glands. In addition to this benefit, sage also controls the bad odor caused by excessive sweating, as it has antiperspirant and astringent properties that neutralize it.
Preparation and treatment
- Add a cup of mineral water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- When the water reaches its boiling point, add 5-6 sage leaves and let them boil for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan and let the leaves rest for another 5 minutes.
- Finally, strain the leaves and take the infusion.
To reduce excessive sweating you will have to drink 1 cup of this infusion a day.
In this other article we explain how to use sage for sweating .
Black tea for sweaty hands and feet
Black tea has different health benefits, including regulating the sweat that occurs in the feet and hands. On the one hand, this infusion has excellent thermoregulatory properties that manage to control the activity of the sweat glands that are in the feet and hands. On the other hand, black tea is rich in different acids (especially tannic), which works as a kind of drying agent that reduces and prevents sweat.
Preparation and treatment
- First you will have to add 2 liters of water to a pot and leave it on the fire to boil.
- Then, when it reaches its boiling point, turn off the heat and add 2-3 bags of black tea.
- Let the bags sit in the water for 5-10 minutes, then remove them.
- Add the liquid obtained in a basin and immerse your feet in it for 10-15 minutes.
- Finally dry your feet well with a towel.
You may also be interested in this other article on Properties of black tea .
Remedies for sweaty hands and feet: rosemary infusion
In addition to the above natural remedies, you can also try rosemary to remove sweat from your feet and hands. Rosemary is a wild plant that, due to its richness in essential oils and flavonoids, has aromatic properties that refresh the skin, preventing the body from releasing sweat to restore its temperature. In addition, it also has antibacterial properties that, in the event that the sweat has a bad smell, can be very useful since it fights the bacteria responsible for this stench.
Preparation and treatment
- Add 1 cup of water to a saucepan and let it heat up.
- When the water reaches its boiling point, add 5 rosemary leaves to it and let it boil for 5-10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the infusion cool down.
- When it is cold, apply it to both the feet and the hands with the help of cotton pads.
