To some people, sweaty armpits are a cause for concern, especially in countries like the Philippines, which has a tropical climate.
Unfortunately, most deodorants will only mask the smell of sweat, not prevent it.
Kahit ang mga antiperspirants na readily available sa supermarkets at drug stores are not guaranteed sweat blockers.
Ano ang dapat gawin? May gamot ba para sa matinding pagpapawis ng kili-kili?
1. Look for products with 12 percent or higher of aluminum chloride as its active ingredient.
You may also look for its compounds—one of them, aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glyand—which, when mixed with sweat, can form a gel-like plug that blocks the sweat gland duct. The more pores that are plugged means less sweat.
Ang possible side effects nito: staining on clothes and skin irritation.
2. Most of us apply our deodorant after taking a bath, but SweatBlock.com advises to do it at night, before going to bed.
Aluminum chloride should remain on the skin for six to eight hours to create a block in the sweat gland, plus people sweat less or not at all at night.
3. Choose light and breathable or absorbent fabrics to reduce the sweat, and darker colors to hide it.
Ang cotton o linen ay sinasabing pinaka-mabilis mag-absorb ng pawis, kaya hindi sila nananatili sa balat, and, in the process, prevents body odor, too.
4. Exercise.
When you sweat because of a gym workout, that's healthy. It triggers the release of endorphins, which make you happy and relaxed.
When you sweat because of stress, that's an adrenal response.
Exercising at least 30 minutes for five days in a week can put your body at ease and help lessen the chance of triggering the latter.