With humidity levels hovering around 75 percent, it’s time to sweat bullets. Image courtesy: iStock
Rub lemon on your armpits
Lemon’s antiseptic and antimicrobial properties help in eradicating unpleasant odours produced by the body. The citric acid present in lemon reduces the growth of harmful bacteria and improves the natural odour of your sweat
Block pores with green tea bags
This is a DIY technique that anyone can do at home. Place green tea bags in warm water for 1 minute. Now place the soaked tea bags under your armpits for a few minutes. Green tea helps in blocking hair follicles thereby reducing sweat
Add tomato juice to your diet
Similar to lemon, tomato also has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties which not only help to limit bacteria but also improve body odour
Avoid spicy food
Chillies contain a chemical known as capsaicin which imparts the sweat factor. Spicy gravy, Chinese food, and even certain kinds of Marathi food like Misal Pao are rich in capsaicin. This active compound is responsible for the burning sensation in our oesophagus and stomach. It makes our body warmer leading to sweat drops trickling down our noses while we munch on spicy snacks
Avoid excessive coffee
Drinking coffee is a revitalising act that shakes you up from a morning stupor. However, if you are sensitive to caffeine, it may be doing you more harm than good. When caffeine hits your nervous system, it increases your heart rate which in turn stimulates your adrenal glands. It is a response to increased blood pumping which tends to open up the sweat glands. Thus, causing you to sweat more
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