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7 Home Remedies for Sweaty Palms and Feet

August 18, 2022 - Updated on August 19, 2022
6 min read
By Sarita Sanke, MD | Dermatology

In this article:

  • Home Remedies for Sweaty Palms and Feet
  • Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Manage Sweat Production
  • Tips to Prevent Excessive Sweating
  • Most-Asked Questions
  • Final Word

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excess production of sweat in the body. Although not a serious medical problem, hyperhidrosis can be an embarrassing situation to face. It can affect your self-confidence and social life as well as make you physically uncomfortable. (1)

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Hence, we have compiled a list of some easy home remedies that may help reduce the amount of sweat you produce. (2) Let us take a look at some of them:

Home Remedies for Sweaty Palms and Feet

Here are a few useful home remedies you can try to decrease sweating:

1. Consume green tea

Green tea is packed with antioxidants and micronutrients that can help boost your general health. This helps remove toxins from the body and decrease the need for sweating. (3)

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How to use:

You can drink a cup of green tea in the morning every day before breakfast.

2. Apply witch hazel to the sweat-prone areas

witch hazel application can help relieve sweaty palms and feet

Witch hazel is another age-old remedy that can help prevent sweating. It is a natural antiperspirant and helps dry your skin to reduce sweat production. (4)

How to use:

  1. Dip a cotton ball in witch hazel oil and apply it to the areas that sweat.
  2. Wash off after half an hour.

3. Prepare and use a sage tea soak

a sage tea soak can be used to manage sweaty palms and feet

Sage contains natural compounds known as tannins. ‘Tannins’ are plant chemicals that are known for their astringent properties – i.e: they help close pores and dry out the skin to prevent perspiration. (6)

How to use:

  1. You can boil a few sage teabags or tea leaves in some water.
  2. After cooling, apply this solution to any area affected by sweat using a cotton ball.
  3. You can also soak your hands in this solution to reduce sweaty palms.

4. Use Schisandra

try Schisandra supplements to reduce excessive sweating

Schisandra chinensis is a vine plant that produces a fruit known as ‘magnolia berries’. Magnolia berries are dried and used for helping reduce sweat production.

While scientific evidence for its effectiveness isn’t prevalent, this remedy has been used in Chinese medicine for ages, and anecdotal evidence is plenty. (7)

How to use:

You can take schisandra dietary supplements available in the market.

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5. Sip on some chamomile tea

chamomile tea can be beneficial for people with hyperhidrosis

Chamomile tea is known for its calming nature. It contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiperspirant properties that can be useful for people suffering from hyperhidrosis.

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How to use:

You can drink a cup of chamomile tea every morning. (8)

6. Application of tea tree oil can help

tea tree oil application can help reduce excess sweating

Tea tree oil is another natural remedy with potent astringent qualities. It can help reduce perspiration and also reduce body odor.

How to use:

Apply a thin layer of tea tree oil mixed with a carrier oil on the affected areas every day.

7. Use tomato juice

tomato juice usage can help reduce excessive sweating

Tomatoes are filled with vitamin C and antioxidants. It can help decrease sweat and mask the sweaty odor that comes with hyperhidrosis.

How to use:

  1. Apply freshly squeezed tomato juice to the affected areas and let it dry for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Wash off with cool water.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Manage Sweat Production

Your diet can have major impact on every aspect of your life. Here are a few dietary and lifestyle tips to help you reduce sweat production:

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  • Take vitamin B supplements to decrease sweating.
  • Consume green leafy vegetables every day.
  • Decrease your salt intake.
  • Try to reduce intake of carbohydrates.
  • Follow basic hygiene practices such as regular showering and changing clothes every day.
  • Wear light, breezy clothes as much as possible.
  • Reduce stress.
  • Increase water intake. Try to consume 6–8 glasses of water every day.
  • Meditate to help relax your body and prevent anxiety. (9)

Tips to Prevent Excessive Sweating

Here are a few ways to prevent excess sweating:

  1. Choose light summer fabrics such as cotton to wear.
  2. Leave your shoes to dry in the sunlight when you are not wearing them. This helps get rid of sweaty odor.
  3. Wash your clothes after wearing them once. This includes tops, pants, innerwear, socks, etc.
  4. Apply talcum powder over your body after showering to prevent sweat.
  5. Most importantly, use an antiperspirant every day.

Most-Asked Questions

Does baking soda and cornstarch stop sweat?

can baking soda and cornstarch help stop sweating

Cornstarch may absorb sweat and reduce body odor but baking soda is highly alkaline in nature and may disrupt the skin’s natural pH.

Does hyperhidrosis reduce with age?

No, hyperhidrosis has not been found to decrease or go away with age.

Final Word

Hyperhidrosis can be an annoying and uncomfortable issue to deal with. However, know that you are not alone and millions of people around the world struggle with it.

You can try the home remedies given above to help reduce sweat. If the condition persists, you can consult a dermatologist for proper review.

Continue Reading Continue ReadingSweaty Palms and Feet: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
References
  1. Doolittle J, Walker P, Mills T, Thurston J. Hyperhidrosis: An update on prevalence and severity in the United States. Archives of dermatological research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5099353/. Published December 2016.
  2. Impact of hyperhidrosis on quality of life and its assessment. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263968193/.
  3. Chen L, Mo H, Zhao L, et al. Therapeutic properties of green tea against environmental insults. The Journal of nutritional biochemistry. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5124528/. Published February 2017.
  4. Heinicke IR, Adams DH, Barnes TM, Greive KA. Evaluation of a topical treatment for the relief of sensitive skin. Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4524272/. Published July 27, 2015.
  5. A; BSKPS. First time proof of sage’s tolerability and efficacy in menopausal women with hot flushes. Advances in therapy. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21630133/.
  6. KH; PJYK. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Schisandra chinensis for menopausal symptoms. Climacteric: the journal of the International Menopause Society. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27763802/.
  7. Baker D. Hyperhidrosis. Surgery (Oxford). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0263931921002350. Published December 15, 2021.
  8. Kamudoni P, Mueller B, Halford J, Schouveller A, Stacey B, Salek MS. The impact of hyperhidrosis on patients’ daily life and quality of life: A qualitative investigation. Health and quality of life outcomes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5465471/. Published June 8, 2017.
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