21 Home Remedies For Excessive Sweating On Face, Palm & Feet

updated: 06/20/2019

Are you sweating more than other people? Do you wipe the hands before handshake? If yes, then you are suffering from excessive sweating. Excessive sweating is really a hassle^[1] and may deteriorate your quality of life. Sometimes, it is a warning sign of medical conditions. Medically known as hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating is a condition that affects 2-3% of the population^[2] [3]. Fortunately, most cases of excessive sweating are harmless. If you are wondering if you are sweating a lot, here’s information that helps you decide whether or not you should see a doctor for a medical diagnosis. This article will expose to you the best home remedies for excessive sweating on face, in palms, and feet. Take a look!

• Home remedies for sweaty feet and hands
• Home remedies for body odor removal
• Home remedies to reduce body heat

What Is Excessive Sweating?

Sweating, in essence, is a normal reaction when the human body works wonder and needs to reduce its temperature and cools itself down.

Excessive sweating goes beyond the usual physical need when it comes to sweating. If you suffer from hyperhidrosis, you might sweat for no apparent reason. There are two main types of hyperhidrosis, which are:

• Primary hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating is referred to as focal hyperhidrosis or primary hyperhidrosis when it is localized (e.g. face, soles, scalp, underarms, and palms). This type causes excessive sweating in our face, hands, underarms, and feet without specific reasons.
• Secondary hyperhidrosis or generalized hyperhidrosis: This type causes excessive sweating throughout your body or in a large body area. It is often caused by a medication or a medical condition. Some medications related to secondary hyperhidrosis are tricyclic antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, glyburide, insulin, adrenergic agonists, anxiolytic agents, and cholinergic agonists.

What Are Causes Of Excessive Sweating?

As mentioned earlier, if your heavy sweating does not have any underlying medical cause, it is primary hyperhidrosis. It is caused when the nerves which are responsible for operating sweat glands get overactive and trigger perspiration when unnecessary.

For the secondary hyperhidrosis, it is attributed by an underlying problem. Some health conditions which might result in excessive sweating include^[4] [5]:

• Hiatal hernia
• Diabetes
• Heat exhaustion
• HIV/AIDS
• Hyperthyroidism
• Malaria
• Menopause
• Stress
• Tuberculosis
• Gastritis

Other medications causing heavy sweating may include:

• Some dry mouth medicines
• Some psychiatric drugs
• Some medications for blood pressure
• Some supplements
• Some antibiotics

What Are Symptoms Of Excessive Sweating?

There are a variety of signs and symptoms of excessive sweating. Some of the most common are:

• Moist and wet palms as well as soles
• Discoloration of the problematic areas
• Foot odor
• Visible sweating which even stains the clothes
• Skin scaling and racking

When To See A Doctor?

Visit a doctor if you have the followings:

• You start to sweat more than normal
• Sweating damages your daily life
• You have night sweats without apparent reason

You need to seek instant medication help if your excessive sweating is associated with:

• Chest pain
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• The body temperature of 40 C or even higher

Who Is Affected?

Excessive sweating is rather common. It may develop in any gender and age, despite primary hyperhidrosis seems to start during childhood or soon after the puberty.

21 Best Home Remedies For Excessive Sweating On Face, In Palms And Feet

1. Baking Soda

Baking soda is very famous for its versatile uses for many health and beauty problems, including reducing excessive sweating. Being a natural antiperspirant, baking soda may effectively absorb the moisture and naturally neutralize the body odor^[6] [7]. Moreover, because of its alkaline nature, baking soda may lower the pH level of the areas which sweat a lot.

Method 1:

• Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a bowl of a proper amount of water to create a thick paste
• Add 3-4 drops of your favorite essential oil and mix them well.

• Apply the solution to your affected body areas and rinse it off after 15 minutes.
• Re-apply this method several times per week.

Method 2:

• Mix cornstarch, baking soda together with the ratio of 1:1. Then, put them in a bottle
• Before going outside, dust some of the mixture on your sweating body parts or use it when necessary

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Thanks to its astringent property, apple cider vinegar^[8] is a great treatment for excessive sweating. It may control the sweating process naturally by balancing the pH level of the human body, particularly under the arms and feet. Besides, you can also use it to get bacteria rid of your body^[9]. It is also known as an antiperspirant, which may form a coat on the human skin, ensuring the skin pores are properly closed.

Method 1:

• After washing your affected areas with clean water, you use a cotton ball to rub a small amount of apple cider vinegar onto it.
• Wait till the next morning to remove it off with cool water and apply talcum powder or deodorant instead.

Method 2:

• Mix 2 teaspoons each of apple cider vinegar and honey
• Drink the mixture daily before eating breakfast

3. Lemon

Lemon has citric acid which may eradicate the bacteria^[10]. Also, its comfortable fragrance^[11] makes it a great deodorant from Mother Nature. It may also whiten the underarms and other body parts as well.

• Mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and lemon juice to have a good paste
• Apply the paste to your armpits thoroughly using a cotton ball
• Wait for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with water and pat your skin dry
• Do this method regularly.

Note: Avoid stepping outside after applying this method. So, it is best to apply at night.

4. Sage

With its astringent and antiperspirant property, sage may be effective in constricting the sweat glands, thereby decreasing sweating^[12] [13]. Additionally, it is high in vitamin B and magnesium, which may control the activity of sweat gland.

Method 1:

• Pour 2 cups of water in a pan and add 1 teaspoon of the dried sage leaves to it
• Boil it and allow it to cool down to the room temperature

• Use it to clean your affected body parts thoroughly.
• Repeat this method thrice per day for a few days

Method 2:

• Take a cup of hot water and put 1 teaspoon of sage into.
• Let it steep for 5 minutes before adding some lemon juice
• Drink the concoction twice or thrice per day

To take the most advantage of this herb, you can add it to your daily cooking routine.

5. Black Tea

Black tea is a great remedy for excessive sweating thanks to its tannic acid^[14] [15] content which has astringent and antiperspirant properties. Black tea may keep the sweat glands constricted so they will not produce excess sweat. It may also aid in killing the bacteria causing body odor.

• Put 1-2 tea bags in 3-4 cups of hot water and let it steep for 15 minutes
• Dip a cotton ball into the tea before rubbing it onto your underarms and neck.
• For those who want to control sweating in hands and feet, soak them for 30 minutes
• Follow this method once per day for a couple of weeks

To increase the effectiveness, you can drink 2-3 cups of this tea every day.

6. Witch Hazel

Witch hazel which also has antiperspirant and astringent properties, which are helpful in shrinking skin pores, thereby preventing sweating^[16]. In addition, its pleasant and light smell may mask your body odor effectively.

Method 1:

• Take a cotton ball to saturate with some witch hazel liquid extract
• Dab it over your affected areas every day

Method 2:

• Add a small amount of witch hazel bark powder into a proper amount of water to create a paste.
• Apply this paste to your sweating areas and wait for an hour before washing it off thoroughly by using cold water
• Do this treatment for 1-2 weeks.

7. Wheatgrass Juice

Just drinking a glass of wheatgrass juice daily may give you a relief from excessive sweating. Actually, wheatgrass juice may neutralize the acids within your body due to its rich source of vitamin B6, B12, C, folic acid, and protein^[17].

• Add 1 tablespoon of wheatgrass juice to ½ cup of plain water
• Drink this solution before eating breakfast each morning
• Keep doing this routine daily morning.

8. Coconut Oil

Due to its lauric acid, coconut oil may eliminate the bacteria^[18], which causes your excessive sweat^[19]. With a light fragrance, the oil may make you feel fresh, but be aware that it may stain your clothes.

Method 1:

• After taking a bath, apply a small amount of cold pressed, organic coconut oil to your affected areas
• Massage it thoroughly to let the oil absorbed
• Repeat the routine every day

Method 2:

• In a cup of coconut oil, add 10 grams of the crushed camphor and stir them well to form a paste
• Apply the paste to your sweat-prone body parts and massage for several minutes.
• Leave it there for 45 minutes or so before rinsing it off with water
• Repeat this routine regularly

9. Chamomile

With its astringent, antibacterial and deodorant properties, chamomile may be a good answer for those who are looking for effective home remedies for excessive sweating^[20] [21]. The antibacterial property of chamomile may help eradicate the bacteria producing body odor and sweat. The astringent property may constrict your sweat glands while deodorant properties may counteract the odor.

Method 1:

• In a cup of hot water, put 1 teaspoon of chamomile leaves
• Let it steep for several minutes and drink it after it cools down
• You can also soak a cotton ball in the prepared tea to apply it over your affected body areas for several minutes. Do this method daily.

Method 2:

• Add several drops of chamomile essential oil into a bath of the warm water
• After stirring them well, you soak in the water for several minutes
• Do this every day

10. Tea Tree Oil

With its astringent and anti-fungal properties, tea tree oil may help to kill off the bacteria that cause excessive sweating^[22] [23].

• Take a small amount of tea tree oil and immerse a cotton ball in the oil
• Apply the ball to your affected areas
• For those having sensitive skin, it is better to dilute the oil by adding 4 to 5 drops of this oil to ½ cup of plain water
• Re-apply this method regularly

11. White Sandalwood

The powder made from white sandalwood is commonly used in Ayurveda to help treat and take control of excessive sweating. It is because this plant contains some enzymes which may promote the absorption of moisture from your skin and keep your skin fresh and dry^[24]. The aromatic fragrance also masks your body odor resulted from heavy sweating.

• Mix equal amounts of white sandalwood powder and rose water and followed by a little bit of lemon juice to achieve a good paste
• After washing your affected skin areas thoroughly with clean water and patting it dry, apply the paste
•  Let it air dry before washing it off with warm water
• Repeat the method daily

12. Eat Magnesium-Rich Foods

Sometimes, sweating is caused due to the deficiency of magnesium within the human body. Nonetheless, excessive sweating could also result in the deficiency of magnesium within the body^[25]. Thus, you should include magnesium-rich foods into your diet to help regulate the temperature of your body naturally^[26]. This also helps you reduce anxiety^[27], which is another common cause of excessive sweating. Some magnesium-rich foods include:

• Avocados
• Apples
• Bananas
• Broccoli
• Green leafy veggies
• Nuts
• Legumes
• Potatoes
• Whole grains
• Seeds

13. Drink Enough Water And Fluids

Sweating helps to maintain body temperature and remove toxins within the body. Drinking lots of water also helps that. Thus, it restricts the human body to produce less sweat amount^[28] [29]. As mentioned earlier, stress is also one of the causes of heavy sweating^[30]. Drinking plenty of water and taking enough fluids will help your own body stay calm in hard situations. Thus, it is crucial to drink lots of water and other fluids which may replenish you with essential minerals that you lose whilst sleeping. Some drinks you can take advantage of to stay hydrated:

• Lemonade
• Herbal tea (hot or cold)
• Fruit and vegetable juice
• Coconut water

14. Homemade Deodorant

Despite commercial deodorants sold out, there are also helpful in controlling sweat and removing body odor, they still contain some harmful chemicals. So, why don’t make a homemade deodorant? Not only is it one of the must-try home remedies for excessive sweating, but it also helps reduce the body odor.

Recipe 1:

• Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to a proper amount of water and stir them well to get a smooth paste
• Add 3-4 drops of your chosen essential oil such as lemon oil, lavender oil or vanilla oil
• Apply the mixture to your body parts which are prone to sweat
• Wait for 15 minutes or so, and wash it off with water
• Repeat the process regularly

Recipe 2:

• Mix coconut oil and shea butter with the ratio of 3:2 and add them into a double boiler
• Place it over the medium heat to get it to melt
• In case there is not any double boiler, place the ingredients in a jar with a lid over the pan of hot water
• After the mixture melts, remove it from the heat before adding the baking soda and arrowroot powder with the ratio of 3:2
• Stir them well and add your favorite essential oil
• Let it cool down for several minutes
• Take an empty deodorant stick to fill it with the mixture and put it into the refrigerator
• Use this mixture regularly

Extra Tips For Excessive Sweating

Apart from following the home remedies introduced above, you should also acknowledge some preventative tips and tricks for excessive sweating:

• Avoid anxiety and stress because they may trigger excessive sweating. Do meditation, yoga along with other exercises to take control of these problems
• Cut off or limit the intake of caffeine because it might increase the blood temperature
• Avoid using harsh deodorants/soak in your everyday routine
• Avoid spicy, sugary and chemically processed foods
• Shave your groin areas and underarms
• Wear the loose fitting clothes which let the air passage and also prevent excessive sweating. Thus, you should wear clothes made of natural fabrics like cotton and avoid synthetic fabrics such as polyesters, nylon, etc.
•  Avoid drugs, smoke, alcohol, or nicotine
• Avoid consuming too many hot drinks
• Lose extra weight by decreasing fat levels, especially abdominal fat
• Eat more grapes because they have natural antioxidants which may balance the body temperature and decrease sweating.
• Take a bath or shower every day with a good quality antibacterial soap to remove bacteria
• Dry yourself prior to applying any antiperspirant and deodorant on your body
• Use underarm liners as well as shoe inserts because they may absorb the sweat
• Use dry shampoo to help you control sweating on the scalp
• Changing your diet habits and lifestyle is important to treat the problem. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.
• Avoid consuming too many iodine-rich foods. Avoid veggies such as broccoli, asparagus, white onion, liver, beef, and turkey meats.
• Eat more natural foods such as milk, cereals, and fish to relieve sweating in natural ways. Also, add foods rich in vitamin B and silicon mineral to your diet
• Wear a hat or shades upon traveling or being exposed to the sun for a long period of time.
• Schedule your work appropriately so that you can reduce stress and anxiety levels
• Consult your healthcare provider if you cannot control excessive sweating at home. If your heavy sweating happens because of rapid heartbeat, chest pain, or shortness of breath, or a sudden reduction of weight, you should immediately visit a doctor.
• Acknowledge the root cause of your sweating before trying these home remedies.

Despite excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis is not a life-threatening disease, but it still impacts a sufferer’s daily life significantly, particularly in social activities. That is why treating it at the root causes is an important thing to do. These home remedies for excessive sweating hopefully has helped you figured out what to do to relieve this condition at home. Choose some you can do and share your experiences with us by dropping words in the comment box below.

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