A Hot Sweaty Mess

I sweat like a hooker in church. Sometimes my face drips with so much sweat that it pours out quicker than I can wipe it. And don’t talk about my underarms and special place. It occurs when I am moderately hot, in a stressful moment, or just because.  I have ruined plenty of dresses and shirts as sweat can discolor certain fabrics. If you sweat a lot satin or white shirts are not your friend. You will see a salt line in satin and the sweat will cause the white shirt to turn yellow. I buy white tanks frequently because it is not long before the underarm area turns yellow. I think it is disgusting to have two big wet rings under my arm so I consider this when I pick out my clothes or prepare accordingly. I have found products that eliminate or reduce sweat.

Certain Dri Antiperspirant Roll-On for Excessive Perspiration

This stuff really works if used properly. You apply this antiperspirant nightly and within a few days the sweat is eliminated. Now this product has to be used consistently, this is not a onetime use product.  Do not apply this product to wet skin or it will burn for a few seconds. Most people do not need to use a deodorant in the morning after using this for a few days. However, I always use Mitchum roll-on or Certain Dri A.M. Underarm Refresher; I am not taking any chances on being funky. I have used Secret’s comparable antiperspirant and it does not compare to Certain Dri.

Mehron ProFace No Sweat Skin Prep

For my face I use Mehron ProFace No Sweat Skin Prep, a liquid antiperspirant that retards sweat. This is applied to the face with a cotton ball. Now this is not 100% percent effective but it does minimize sweat a lot. It may work better for someone that does not sweat as many buckets as I do. My family and I went to the zoo last weekend and I sweated minimally, for me, considering how hot it was.

 

Ben Nye Final Seal

I also use Ben Nye Final Seal to keep my makeup in place when the weather is warm. I spray it on my face after my makeup is applied and nothing budges.  This alcohol based product makes my makeup waterproof.

 

I heard that hairspray and milk of magnesia work also, I have not tried them.

Has anyone else tried these products?  What do you think?

Comments

[Jen]

I've tried Certain dry but I didn't use it for more than 2 days in a row to know if it really works. I keep forgetting!