Though sweating is a normal and healthy part and function of the human body and helps you maintain a steady body temperature, excessive sweating in hands and feet can cause trouble, to your health and to your social life. The sweat is not only embarrassing but can also sometimes smell, which, when it happens in excessive amounts, also restricts normal functioning – things might slip right out of your hands and you will not be able to operate heavy machinery or even write on a simple piece of paper. Read on to find out what causes sweaty hands and feet and how you can stop and treat them naturally and quickly.
There can be many causes for sweating in hands and feet. Some of these are given below:
- Hormonal changes
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Temperature changes
- Excessive medication
- Infection
- Diabetes
- Menopause
Here is a small list of home remedies you can follow to get rid of sweaty hands and feet effectively and quickly:
1. Baking Soda:
Baking soda is highly alkaline and can thus act as an easy home remedy to get rid of sweatiness in hands and feet. Follow the given steps for best and maximum effects:
- Take one bowl full of warm water
- Add three tablespoons of baking soda to the warm water
- Adding baking soda to warm water will result in the emission of some effervescence
- Dip your hands in the water
- Keep your hands in a still position in the warm water for at least 30 minutes
- You will feel small clumps of soda at the bottom of the bowl
- Rub your hands in the soda clumps for a few minutes
- After taking out your hands from the water, pat them dry with a plain towel
- Follow the same steps to help get rid of sweatiness in your feet
2. Cold Water:
It is considered the best, most convenient, and effective home remedy for getting rid of sweat in your palms and in feet. You can avoid extreme sweatiness in your body by consuming at least 12 glasses of water every day. Another way is to dip your hands in cold water (bowlful of water or simply place them under a tap) and keep them placed in a fixed position (palms up, preferably) for about 20 minutes. Regularly following these methods can help you get relief and slow down the activity of the sweat glands in your palm and feet.
3. Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice is considered helpful to permanently get rid of excessive sweating in hands and feet. The most effective method to use lemon juice to cure sweaty feet and hands is by applying it on a cotton ball and applying it directly to your skin. An added benefit of using lemon juice is that you will not have to worry amount any odor that might linger on you because of the sweat (lemon juice has a natural fragrance, a strong sour-sweet smell).
People who have sensitive skin are advised to not apply lemon juice on their skin directly, in a high concentration. They should, instead, mix the lemon juice with enough water so that the concentration is reduced. Use the given steps for maximum benefits:
- Mix some lemon juice with vodka
- Rub the mixture on your hands
- Remove after 20 minutes by washing it off with water
Follow these alternative steps and repeat the process at regular intervals for long-lasting effects:
- Take a glass full of lemon juice
- Add a pinch of salt in the lemon juice
- Rub the mixture gently on your hands
- Wait until the moisture on your palms dries off
This method is effective in slowing down the activity in the sweat glands
4. Charcoal:
Charcoal is best known for its outstanding capacity to absorb moisture. This is why a lot of skincare and cosmetic products also add charcoal in their list of ingredients. One method is by consuming activated charcoal directly and drinking it with water in the morning.
This method can sometimes result in vomiting, and thus should not be carried out on an empty stomach. It is also advisable to consume activated charcoal with water after dinner, in case you have a sensitive stomach.
5. Chamomile:
Chamomile contains natural astringent properties which, went taken into consideration along with its antibacterial properties, makes it one of the best home remedies for getting rid of sweat in hands and feet. Follow the given steps for maximum benefits:
- Take one cup of hot water
- Add one tablespoon of chamomile herb
- Leave the mixture for at least 5 minutes
- Drink the tea regularly
- Another method is to dip cotton balls in this cup of tea and apply the soaked cotton ball gently on your palms and feet
- Besides these methods of using chamomile for curing sweaty hands and feet, there is another method that has been proved effective. Simply add some chamomile oil in you bathwater. If you use water with added chamomile oil on a daily basis, your sweat glands will secrete less and your palms and feet will remain dry.
- It is important to note here that chamomile might at times restrict the activity of other medication that you might be consuming. It is thus advisable to consult your doctor before you decide to consume chamomile in any form.
6. Sage tea:
It is considered one of the best home remedies for getting rid of sweaty feet and hands as it contains antiperspirant properties. Follow the given steps for maximum effects:
- Take a cup of hot water
- Add one tablespoon of sage to this hot water
- Let the mixture rest for at least 5 minutes
- Strain this mixture
- Add a bit of lemon juice to enhance the taste of the mixture
- Drink this mixture on a daily basis in the morning and right before bedtime for best effects
- Sage can also be consumed directly by mixing it in your salad
- Another method is to mix some sage powder with water and soaking your feet in this liquid for about 20-30 minutes
Caution: Do not consume sage in large quantities all at once as it might cause headache.
7. Green tea:
Green tea is usually considered the best home remedy for most ailments. It helps to detoxify the human body and is also refreshing when consumed. Its antibacterial properties will help close the sweat glands naturally and quickly. It is thus advisable to drink at least 3 cups of green tea on a daily basis. Details of another method to make use of green tea to get rid of sweaty hands and feet are given below:
- Add a few ice cubes in green tea
- Take a small cotton ball and soak it in the mixture
- Apply the liquid from the cotton ball gently on your palms and feel the sweat evaporate almost immediately
8. Potato:
Consuming large quantities of potato in your diet can help close off your sweat glands naturally and permanently. An effective method of making use of potato to cure sweaty feet and hands is by cutting off small slices of potato and rubbing them on your palms and feet for a few minutes. Let your hands and feet dry off for a few minutes before you wash it off with water. You can also apply some potato juice directly on the areas of your skin that are prone to sweating to cure the problem instantly.
9. Coconut oil:
Considered a natural antiperspirant, the lauric acid that is present in coconut oil is known to kill off the bacteria that result in strong odor in your body sweat. Besides this, coconut oil has a natural fragrance that is refreshing when applied in correct quantities. It is advisable to apply coconut oil directly on your skin on the sweat-prone areas to get rid of excessive sweating immediately. For best effects, apply coconut oil right after you take a bath.
10. Therapy through tea:
Tea can act as an astringent and antiperspirant. It can thus help dry the oil present beneath your skin. Follow the given steps for best effects:
- Take a bowl full of hot water
- Add at least 5 tea bags (of black tea) in the water
- Soak your feet and hands in this mixture for a few minutes
- This method is effective in blocking the sweat glands for a few days
11. Boric acid:
Sprinkle some boric acid on your socks and hand gloves to block the sweat glands. Keep these socks and gloves on for at least 48 hours. After removing the socks, wash off your hands and feet with warm soapy water. This method is considered instantly effective to get rid of sweaty hands and feet.
12. Tomato juice:
Tomato juice acts as a natural coolant for the human body and can lower the temperature of your body. The high quantities of sodium that is present in tomato juice can also help you keep your hands and feet dry. Simply dipping your hands in some tomato juice for a few minutes can prove to be effective.
13. Apple cider vinegar:
There are many ways of using apple cider vinegar to help stop excessive sweat in the body. Another method is by mixing it with some honey and drinking it on an empty stomach. Apple cider vinegar can help keep the pores of your skin tight. Another method is by dipping apple cider vinegar in cotton ball and applying it directly under your armpit.
14. Rosewater:
Follow the given steps to use rosewater as a home remedy for getting rid of sweaty hands and feet:
- Take some fresh rose petals
- Add it in a cup of water and boil for 15 minutes
- Strain this mixture
- Keep rosewater in a tight container
- Apply on your hands and feet with a cotton ball
15. Cornstarch:
Dust your hands with cornstarch. Keep it for 30 minutes. This method can help absorb the sweat in palms and feet almost immediately.
16. Sandalwood:
It is known best for its ability to reduce perspiration and the cooling effects it tends to create upon regular use. You can mix sandalwood with lemon juice and rosewater and apply directly on the skin for best effects. Regular use proves most effective.
17. Indian lilac oil:
This can act as an antiseptic that wards off sweat and reduces bacterial growth. Its sweat scent can also provide instant relief from excessive sweating in hands and feet. Apply on a daily basis directly on your skin for maximum effects.
18. Wheatgrass:
It is usually available in the form of juice or powder. Wheatgrass can neutralize the toxins that are present in body sweat. It is best advisable to drink at least 4-5 glasses of wheatgrass juice on a daily basis to achieve best effects and get rid of sweat in hands and feet quickly and naturally.
Caution: Consuming wheatgrass in high quantities can also prove to be harmful for the body at times. Excessive consumption results in headache and nausea.
19. Burdock root:
Burdock root can act as a natural and effective home remedy for getting rid of sweaty hands and feet. One method is by consuming it in the form of tincture. It is advisable to use it twice or thrice in a day at regular intervals to achieve best and fast effects.
20. Astragalus root:
Regular use of astragalus root in small quantities can result in regulation of body fluids.
Precautions:
1. Do not eat spicy food
2. Do not consume garlic or onion in large quantities
3. Do not wear synthetic clothes
4. Do not consume caffeine in large amounts
5. Do not restrict the air supply on your hands and feet by wearing gloves and socks for a prolonged period