HI, RISSA!
I’m an avid reader of your column and decided to consult you about my problem. I’m an 18-year-old student and I have been experiencing sweating in my underarms. I’ve tried using different brands but to no avail. My underarm sweats all the time even if I am not doing anything and worse, the sweat leaves stains on my white uniform. It’s very uncomfortable and I’m starting to lose my confidence. Any effective anti-perspirant you can recommend? It would be great if it is affordable, too, since I’m on a tight budget.
A. RIVERA
Please try Dove Minimising Anti-Perspirant deodorant spray. This affordable drugstore brand may be known to be gentle but this softie is a toughie on sweat! True story: One time, my husband ran out of his favorite men’s deodorant so I offered the Dove deo spray sitting on my bathroom shelf. He was so surprised it kept him dry and sweat-free throughout an entire day, even after hours of being in a hot and humid basketball gym! Men generally sweat more than women, but this Dove deo spray was able to handle it!
As for the sweat stains on your uniform, they say you should never use bleach on a perspiration stain, especially on white cotton fabrics. The chlorine in the bleach will react chemically with the proteins in sweat and cause the stain to set even darker! One friend of mine tried using bleach, and the pale yellow stains turned almost mustard in color! Also never iron or put a stained garment in the dryer — any heat will set the stain permanently. Do not dry or heat the garment until the stain is gone. Hope these tips will be of help. Good luck!
RISSA
source: philstar.com
