Sweaty Pits? No Sweat!

Summer is supposed to be a good time, but it can turn into a nightmare when you have to duck into the bathroom to abuse the automatic hand-dryer in an attempt to salvage your t-shirt from swamp pits. Don’t miss out on drunken renditions of YMCA and Thriller; put your hands up in the air and wave ’em like you just don’t care. 

According to a study conducted by leading anti-perspirant Certain Dri, 45% of adults have complained of excessive perspiration. Whether they’re ruining wardrobe options or sexy time, overactive sweat glands are comparable to that one AIG exec who wouldn’t give his bonus back– they both need their asses kicked, pronto. Celebrity stylist Lauri Eisenberg, who has worked with sweaty stars Jon Bon Jovi and Matthew “I don’t wear deodorant” McConaughey, has a couple of tips to beat the heat this summer.

Choose Your Fabrics Wisely: Wear natural fabrics such as cotton, which absorbs and releases perspiration quickly; allowing the skin to breathe. “This is not a sacrifice, there are some really
great clothes made of cotton,” explains Eisenberg. “Not to mention these natural fabrics feel terrific against your skin and allow your pores to ‘breathe.’ Until you get your perspiration under control, I would suggest avoiding silks because silk is very unforgiving to noticeable sweat marks; it looks just terrible. Believe me, I’ve seen a few sweaty messes wrapped up in some of the most beautiful silk gowns!”

Steer Clear of Sheers!

Keep It Dry: If you’re worried about noticeable sweat, don’t worry! Curb the water works at night and apply antiperspirant at bedtime. Look for Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant Roll-On  with 12 percent aluminum chloride, the number-one doctor-recommended brand for over 30 years. “Certain Dri, also available in a new solid application, provides 72-hours of protection from noticeable sweat, allowing you to wear just about any style or color and look fabulous while wearing it! Many of my clients tell me that since they started using Certain Dri, they really don’t have to worry about underarm sweat marks, allowing them to
bring silk and light colors back into their wardrobes.”

Buy clothing that fits: Try wearing shirts that are fitted, but not too tight. “It doesn’t have to be skin tight to look good,” explains Eisenberg. Tight-fitting clothes cause sweat to be trapped in a film on the skin, which can result in body odor or noticeable perspiration stains.  Eisenberg adds, “Clothing that fits properly is one of most important fashion tips to observe because well-fitting clothing can also hide figure flaws, as well as accentuate your assets.”

Treat Your Feet: Thirty percent of U.S. adults admit to suffering from problematic foot sweat with forty-three percent of this group indicating that perspiration of the feet is dependent upon the type of shoes worn. “If you suffer from sweaty feet, look for Certain Dri FEET Moisture ControlPads, which contain 12 percent aluminum chloride, the ingredient recommended by podiatrists to control excessive foot moisture,” advises Eisenberg. And if it’s foot odor you’re worried about, look for Certain Dri FEET Microsponge Powder. It’s specifically developed for people suffering from excessive foot odor.

Accessorize Your Outfit: “If you already have noticeable sweat stains or are still worried you will get them then try having a cardigan, wrap or light jacket handy to cover the stains, nobody will ever suspect you’re covering up sweat marks,” suggests Eisenberg.

For more tips, check out the newly launched No Sweat Fashion.