5 Great Natural Remedies For Sweaty Palms

There’s no doubt about it – sweaty palms can be a real turn off.

Not only is this a more common condition than we think, but it also has the ability to take over an individual’s social and personal lives. Most of those who suffer from excessively perspiring palms happen to be mortified by their condition. After all, sweat is embarrassing – it stains our clothes, puts a real damper on romance, and significantly complicates our social and business interactions.

If you happen to be suffering from a severe case of excess sweating, or what we medically refer to as hyperhidrosis, it could have serious functional consequences too, which make it difficult for individuals to shake hands, hold a pin or even grip a steering wheel (1).

True. But First, Why Are My Hands Sweating So Much?

In the US, an estimated 2-3% of the total population happens to be suffering excess sweating of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis) or the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis).

Generally, underarm excess sweating problems start during late adolescence. However, problems at the palms and soles frequently begin earlier, roughly close to the age of 13.

Though endocrine, infectious, neurologic, and also certain systemic diseases can all at times result in hyperhidrosis, in a majority of cases, this condition seems to occur in individuals who are healthy. For some, emotions and heat can trigger their hyperhidrosis. But for most of those who suffer from this condition, sweating seems to be a consistent dilemma through the day, regardless of the weather or their mood.

Caution: If you happen to be suffering from excess sweating that is interfering with the daily activities of your life, please consult a doctor to rule out any serious health condition that could be responsible for your hyperhidrosis.

So, How Can I Cure My Sweaty Hands?

You could always use over-the-counter antiperspirants that contain a low dose of aluminum or other metal salts, which clog your sweat ducts and reduce perspiring. Other viable medical options include iontophoresis, oral medications (anticholinergics), lasers, Botox or – as a last resort – surgery.

There is also a range of tried and tested all-natural, home remedies that you could always opt for. The following are five of the best natural antiperspirant remedies:

1. Sage Tea

Sage tea is a great way to control excess sweating of your palms as it regulates a balance inside your body. The properties of this evergreen shrub can promote control of endocrine activity (2). Additionally, it can also combat changes that may occur in your sweat glands.

How To Use

Brew tea using sage leaves and drink it two times every day, once at breakfast and once in the evening.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains significant levels of tannic acid and happens to be an astringent concoction. The topical use of this miracle vinegar can help shrink pores and decrease excess secretion of fluid.

How To Use

1. Mix apple cider vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio.
2. Rub this solution onto your palms at least 2 to 3 times per day.

3. Black Tea

This refreshing tea that happens to be rich in antioxidants can noticeably help decrease excess sweating of the palms of your hands. Black tea also has astringent properties that can help dry sweat naturally through a closure of pores.

How To Use

1. Place two black tea bags in a cup of warm water and allow them to steep.
2. Rub the wet tea bags on the palms of your hands for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. For best results, repeat this treatment 3 to 4 times per day.

4. Baking Soda

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline substance that can help reduce excess sweating in the palms. It is a commonly used ingredient in deodorants and possesses antiseptic properties that can help decrease bacteria and reduce bad odors.

How To Use

1. Mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of water and make a paste.
2. Rub this paste on your palms. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse using cold water.
3. Use this treatment once every day and only 4 times per week.

Caution:

Ensure that you don’t go overboard with the baking soda as it can be abrasive.

5. Rosewater

This fragrant tonic isn’t only a skin nourishing beauty regimen essential, it also happens to be great for fighting hyperhidrosis (3). The astringent properties of rose water can help shrink pores, thereby curtailing excess production of sweat.

Added bonus? It smells great!

How To Use

1. Rub a small amount of rose water onto your palms and leave it on to be fully absorbed.
2. Store the rosewater in a bottle that contains an atomizer and keep repeating this treatment every 2-3 hours through the day.

You don’t have to settle for sweaty palms anymore. Fight back with these natural home remedies and reclaim your social and personal lives.

Stay healthy!

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Emaan Shah

Emaan is a voracious and rather indiscriminate reader. She is also a writer, history buff, insomniac, amateur doodle artist, terrible poet and a self-professed philosopher (but only after 3 am). Currently, she is pursuing a degree in medicine