Sweat glands are our body's "thermoregulator"of the body, which, when releasing moisture, allows you to maintain a constant body temperature. But everything is good in moderation. Many people, especially in hot summer, face the problem of hyperhidrosis - increased sweating of the feet. This unpleasant phenomenon weakens the skin and is almost always accompanied by an unpleasant odor. Sweat consists of 99% water, along with which processed nitrogenous substances, cholesterol, trace elements, fatty acids are released from the body. Sweaty feet are the cause of an unpleasant odor: due to the bacterial breakdown of these secretions, their oxidation with oxygen. And in such conditions, microbes actively multiply. Both men and women are predisposed to sweating.
Causes of Perspiration of the Feet
The reasons for sweating can be different:
The main rules for getting rid of sweating
The fight against sweaty feet will be successful onlyif you follow a few simple but necessary rules. Feet need attention at least twice a day. Wash them in the morning and evening and dry them thoroughly with a towel. Deodorant is an excellent remedy against sweaty feet. Buy a special deodorant that contains antibacterial and antifungal substances. If this product does not help to achieve the desired result, then it is worth using a high-quality antiperspirant that prevents sweating. Remember that any antiperspirant can only be used on cleanly washed feet. If excessive sweating of the feet causes you problems, then choose shoes especially carefully. Your shoes should be breathable, and in hot weather it is better to give preference to the most open shoes. Regularly clean and wash your shoes outside and inside. It is recommended to wash the insoles daily and change them at least once a month. Of course, it is necessary to change socks, stockings and tights daily. If your feet sweat excessively, then socks made of synthetic fabrics are a no-no. You should wear items made of natural, lightweight materials.
Cosmetical tools
To achieve a positive effect,it is necessary to use antiperspirant cosmetics daily. There are quite a lot of such preparations today. When choosing specialized cosmetics, keep in mind that:
- All hygiene products need to be bought in pharmacies or beauty salons, and not in markets;
- It is best to stock up two preparations from sweating of feet: for morning and evening use;
- It is recommended to apply antiperspirant balms and creams before going to bed so that they are absorbed into the skin overnight;
- For morning treatments, sprays, talcs and liquid lotions are perfect.
Most of the world's major cosmeticscompanies produce foot care lines. Russian companies try to keep up, so among domestic cosmetics to combat sweaty feet, you can find quite decent products. Creams and balms are produced by the companies Linda, Nevskaya Cosmetics, Svoboda. The famous Black Pearl series recently included the Cross cream-balm, cooling and warming gels for feet, and the Deo-Control antiperspirant cream. It is worth noting that Deo-Control has a prolonged effect. This product is applied once a week after bathing on dry feet. After this short procedure, your feet will be “protected” from sweat for a week. In the Green Mama collection, you can buy a deodorant cream for sweating and a scrub. The Babushkina Apteka trademark offers the following antiperspirant products: scrub, gel, and deodorant cream. We advise you to use cosmetics from one line. When buying, pay attention to the instructions. It should mention two main functions: eliminating excessive sweating of the feet and preventing fungal diseases. When developing products against hyperhidrosis, manufacturers have recently often included essential oils in their composition. For example, you can try a new product from the Yves Rocher brand - lavender oil.
Medicinal preparations
How to get rid of sweating ifcosmetics are not effective enough? It is necessary to resort to the help of medicinal preparations. Formidron has proven itself well. It can be used for a long time. Side effects - redness - occur extremely rarely. But if this does happen, then the use of the drug should be stopped. Another good option is Borozin. It is not only an effective remedy for sweating, but also treats fungal diseases in the early stages. Therefore, when cracks appear on the skin of the foot, the first symptoms of fungus, go to the pharmacy for Borozin. The deodorizing effect of this product will help you get rid of another "associated" problem - a specific odor. One of the most effective drugs for sweating is Drisol. Its therapeutic effect is based on the blockage of sweat pores. This is why you should not abuse the frequent use of this drug. There is a fairly high risk of allergic reactions.
Means for shoes
It is necessary to treat both sweaty feet andmonitor the condition of your shoes. I would like to draw attention to powder and spray deodorants for shoes. They are used to treat the inner surface of shoes. It is recommended to treat new, just purchased shoes to achieve the best effect. The long-acting product "Five Days" has earned good reviews. If you have severe sweating of the feet, then it would be a good idea to wear deodorizing insoles that absorb water and unpleasant odors. For example, you can buy "stepman" insoles. These are inexpensive insoles made of cardboard treated with natural substances that prevent the growth of bacteria. The cardboard is covered with a layer of cotton fabric on top. Such insoles need to be dried every day at room temperature. An additional remedy for sweaty feet is high-quality insoles from the German orthopedic shoe manufacturer Sholl.
Drionic
In case of sweaty feet, treatment can be carried out withwith the help of a special device – Drionic. The method is based on electrophoresis, that is, the effect of a weak electric current on the skin. The electric current suppresses the action of the sweat glands, so after a cycle of procedures, sweating really decreases. What is this wonderful device? It is a plastic bath into which you need to pour ordinary water and lower your foot. After that, the device is turned on for half an hour. You will be surprised at how this seemingly simple device will reduce foot sweating. After daily two-week use of Drionic, sweating stops for 5-6 weeks, after which it begins to resume again. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct repeated treatment sessions, which will require significantly less time.
Botox
How to get rid of sweaty feet for a long time?Unfortunately, a universal medicine has not yet been invented, but today the most long-term and best remedy for sweating is considered to be Botox. Why? The fact is that Botox prevents the passage of a nerve impulse to the sweat gland. At the same time, the gland is not damaged, and sweating is reduced. The effect of this treatment method lasts from 6 to 8 months, after which you will have to do a repeat procedure. The cost of Botox injections is quite acceptable, so almost every person with an average income can afford it.
Folk remedies for sweaty feet
Folk remedies for sweaty feet can be as effective as cosmetic or medicinal ones. The most popular folk methods are foot baths.
- Oak bark
Oak bark helps a lot against sweatingeffectively. Method of preparation: 2 tablespoons of oak bark and 1 tablespoon of willow bark are poured into 1.5 liters of water, boiled for 10 minutes over low heat. The resulting broth is filtered, cooled, and feet are dipped into it for 15-20 minutes. The effectiveness of the oak bark bath will increase if you do it regularly once a day or every other day. Before starting the procedure, be sure to wash your feet with soap.
- Horsetail
Another bath is made from horsetail leaves.Recipe: 4 tablespoons of crushed horsetail leaves are poured with 1 liter of boiling water and boiled for 5 minutes. After that, the decoction is filtered and poured into a basin, again diluted with 1 liter of water. Place your feet in such a bath for 20 minutes.
- Sage
Sage baths are highly effective.It is easy to prepare: half a glass of chopped grass is poured with 1 liter of boiling water, then infused under the lid for 5-7 minutes. The decoction must be filtered and cooled a little. The procedure takes 20 minutes, we recommend doing it daily.
- Salt
How to combat sweaty feet with justwith salt? We suggest a recipe: pour 2 liters of water into a basin, dilute 3 tablespoons of sea or regular table salt in it, and soak your feet in the solution for 20 minutes. This bath will be useful after each foot wash.
- Blueberries
Folk remedies use medicinal propertiesboth herbs and berries. An example of this is a bath of blueberries or strawberries. By the way, it also helps to get rid of the smell. Method of preparation: 2 tablespoons of berries and leaves of blueberries (strawberries) are brewed in a liter of boiling water and infused under the lid for 20 minutes. Then the broth is filtered and diluted with a liter of water, the feet are dipped into it. The duration of the procedure is half an hour.
- Rosehip
Rosehip bath will show you how to curesweaty feet. To do this, take half a glass of rose hips or leaves, pour 1 liter of water and cook for 10 minutes over low heat. Let the broth steep for a while, then strain it and dilute with another 2 liters of water. Put your feet in a warm bath for 10-15 We hope that with the help of our advice you will find the most effective way to treat sweaty feet. Beautiful feet without an unpleasant odor are the pride of any woman. Take care of their health! We recommend reading:
