Sweating: Where does it come from and how can it be regulated?
Essential to regulate the temperature of our body, perspiration allows to humidify the surface of the skin, by evaporating through our pores, in order to lower the body temperature. It is therefore a totally natural and essential mechanism for maintaining a constant temperature of 37°C.
Sweating also has a detoxifying role. Yes, we evacuate waste and toxins from our metabolism through sweat. This is one of the reasons why sport has a positive effect on the skin: fewer blackheads, less acne and a more radiant skin.
Moreover, like sebum, perspiration has a protective role for the skin and participates in the hydrolipidic film that protects our epidermis from external aggressions.
That's all very well ... but why do we smell when we sweat?
These odors come from the degradation of bacteria on the surface of the epidermis. These bacteria transform the molecules coming from the apocrine sweat glands (which secrete sweat), and it is their secretions that induce the "bad odors" associated with perspiration.
We can also note thatthere is emotional sweating. It is caused by strong emotions such as stress, fear or anger. It is often felt on the hands, feet and armpits, and will have a stronger odor.
But then, how to regulate perspiration?
- Wash your armpits daily and dry them well to avoid the proliferation of bacteria.
- Moisturize your underarm skin, which is particularly stressed: perspiration, depilation, rubbing of clothes, etc. It is essential to moisturize this area to avoid dryness, redness, hyperpigmentation and itching.
- Choose clothes made of natural fibers, which "let breathe" and avoid moisture on the surface of the skin.
- Choose natural deodorants over antiperspirants, which can irritate the skin and prevent the sweating process necessary to regulate body temperature.
Inspired by his daily life, Anöuk thought And action, a multifunctional deodorant, absorbing excess perspiration in addition to avoiding bad odors,moisturizing the skin andpreventing the growth of ingrownhairs.
And BIG NEWS: its creamy texture allows it to penetrate quickly, without leaving traces on clothes. The results? A sensation of freshness upon application that leaves the skin soft and protected by a clean beauty formulation. Of course, this deodorant can also be applied to the feet for an anti-odour action and soft feet!
And since it's a unisex issue, this deo is unisex! Logical, right?
Finally, one last important point: if perspiration remains essential, we should not forget that it contributes to a consequent loss of water from our body, in particular during a sports session. This is why it is essential to stay well hydrated after sport or during hot weather!
And because the skin also needs to be rehydrated, we draw Fit & fabulous a practical and mobile face mist , co-created with Lucie. A face care really thought for the after sport. A real freshness ally to revitalize and mattify the skin immediately, even after a big heat stroke!
The polysaccharides, sugars resulting from the plants such as corn, will play a role of alleviation and hydration. They have restructuring properties and create an adherent biofilm that protects the skin from dehydration by retaining water.
