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Summer months mean plenty of backyard picnics, outdoor weddings, and vacations by the shore. Before you turn down these “escapes” due to fears of sweating, smelling, and/or leaking, try these expert-approved tips to stay cool and dry.
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Visit the powder room |
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Chafing (when body parts rub against each other) and prickly heat (caused by trapped sweat) both can make skin red and itchy. To help prevent these conditions, rub cornstarch or Gold Bond powder between your legs, under your armpits, between thighs, beneath breasts, where your undergarments touch your skin, and anywhere else you tend to sweat or chafe.
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Drink to your health |
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Limiting fluids can worsen incontinence symptoms, and dehydration can make urine smell more unpleasant than usual. Bottom line: Your body needs a minimum of 50 ounces (6 1/2 cups) of fluids each day to function properly—more if the heat is making you perspire. Still afraid you’ll leak? Wear an extra pad inside your usual undergarment.
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Wear “cool” clothes |
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When dressing for warm weather, select lightweight fabrics that “breathe” or “wick away” sweat, such as Coolmax or Supple. Many athletic shirts, pants, and shorts are made from these breathable fabrics, and plenty of them are attractive enough to wear to a casual get-together.
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Don’t forget the sunscreen |
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Even if the sky is cloudy, or you plan on sitting in the shade, dermatologists recommend that you apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 (or higher) about 30 minutes before heading outdoors. Look for one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, and reapply it every 2 hours.
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Talk to your doctor |
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If your perspiration smells unusual or strongly unpleasant in spite of your efforts to stay clean and dry, tell your physician. Certain medications, medical conditions, foods, drinks, and mood changes can alter the smell of a person’s sweat.
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