Cornstarch and Baking Soda – Make a natural deodorant by mixing corn starch with baking soda and water. This paste can be applied directly to the skin and washed off with water after half an hour. Clean the skin thoroughly before applying the paste. You may add essential oil for added fragrance. This mixture will absorb both the sweat as well as the odor.
Grapes – Grapes are filled with antioxidants, which eliminate toxins and naturally cool your body down by regulating your internal temperature, stopping your body from overheating and sweating. Drink a glass of grape juice or eat 10-15 grapes daily to help with perspiration.
Tea Tree Oil – The tea tree is a natural astringent, and thin layers of its essential oil can be applied to parts of the body with excess sweating. This is particularly effective for sweaty feet, which tend to develop fungi. Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and can dry the skin out, preventing the growth of bacteria as well as fighting fungal infections.
Sage tea – Sage tea taken 3-4 times daily can greatly reduce sweating due to its large quantities of magnesium and vitamin B, which control the sweat glands activity and, in turn, reduce excessive underarm sweating. Boil sage in hot water and let the leaves brew until the drink cools down naturally. Avoid using sage if you suffer from epilepsy or high blood pressure.
Coconut Oil – Coconut oil can eliminate the bacteria causing the sweaty odor because it contains lauric acid. However, the oil can stain your clothes, so use a small amount and massage it into the sweaty area until the skin has properly absorbed it. The light fragrance also keeps you fresh all day. You can combine coconut oil with baking soda to create a natural deodorant. Combine 3 teaspoons of coconut oil with 3 teaspoons baking soda and 2 teaspoons of shea butter, and add a few drops of essential oil. Apply this paste to your skin daily.
