How to control perspiration on the day of the wedding

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Evelyn Carpenter

Perspiration allows you to regulate your body temperature, so it's totally normal. However, on the big day you don't want to feel uncomfortable, and you don't want it to show. How to control perspiration? Besides opting for a light wedding dress and an up-do, there are other tips you can implement to combat perspiration. This way, nothing will distract you from your wedding day while you areexchanging their wedding rings or giving the newlywed speech.

Brides

Choose the right deodorant

Beyond brand or value, choose an antiperspirant deodorant for your underarms. odorless and ideally roll on On the other hand, the aerosol is usually irritating, while the stick format tends to leave traces that stain clothes. On the other hand, when it comes to choosing between one or the other, choose one that is free of aluminum, because although it is one of the most used ingredients in antiperspirants, there are doubts about its safety, although it is certain that it is not.For the same reason, if you tend to sweat a lot, the best thing to do is to consult your dermatologist, who will be able to recommend a special one for you. Apply it the night before the wedding, just before going to sleep, so that the formula penetrates deeply and repeat the next morning, when you get out of the shower, once you are very dry. Otherwise, if you use theAnd as an added bonus, remember that there are more and more natural products that respect the environment, but above all, your skin, and deodorant is one of them.

Attends to the face

One thing no woman wants to happen while declaring her vows with beautiful love phrases is for her makeup to start melting in plain sight, so to prevent those awkward sweaty moments, ask your makeup artist or makeup artist to to use only water-resistant products Preferably, use an oil-free foundation and then apply a translucent powder to finish off any unwanted shine. The eye shadows should also be in powder form and finish off with a fixative.

On the other hand, include in your kit some rice papers or anti-shine wipes And another option is to prepare a bottle of thermal water with a spray dispenser, to refresh your face from time to time at a prudent distance. This way you will keep your make-up intact for longer.

Don't forget the thighs

Especially if you're wearing a princess style or multi-layered wedding dress in the middle of summer, you're likely to sweat on more than one occasion due to the rubbing. To avoid this, the advice is to apply to the area a stick cream with aloe vera, or a little baby powder Do this when you get dressed, but carry the product in case it happens during the celebration.

Prevents hands and feet

If you don't want to feel uncomfortable in your marriage because of sweaty hands and feet, there's a home remedy you can try the day before It consists of dissolving a small amount of baking soda in hot water and then immersing your hands and feet in this solution for 10 minutes. Remember that you will be asked to see your silver ring at every moment. Because of its alkaline nature, baking soda helps to keep these areas of the body dry for a longer period of time.

Take care of your décolleté

Although it occurs in some more than others, it is also common for women to perspire in the crease area, so if you are wearing a suit with a plunging V-neckline, one way to prevent this situation is to pre-apply the following products a bit of antiperspirant deodorant stick This way you'll be able to keep the sweat at bay and at the same time you won't stain your wardrobe. Now, if you start sweating during the wedding, then one option is to apply talcum powder, which is effective in closing the pores and absorbing the sweat. Make sure you dry the area completely before spreading the powder. This trick is ideal if you'll be wearing a more closed neckline.

Bride and groom

Check out the deodorant

For the big day, choose one with anti-perspirant protection, with a formula that is alcohol-free and odorless This will ensure that your skin doesn't get irritated and that the product doesn't stain your clothes. Be careful! Before you put on your wedding suit, wait until the deodorant has dried completely.

Choose your clothes wisely

Make sure your wardrobe is not too tight and, if possible, choose rather cool fabrics. For example, if the wedding is not strictly formal, look for shirts made of cotton, bamboo and even linen The most important thing: forget about synthetic fibres. On the other hand, as far as colours are concerned, remember that the darker a garment gets when it gets wet, the worse it reacts to sweat.

Get waxed

If you prefer not to take any risk in your marriage, then a good option would be to resort to hair removal, whether it is underarms, back and chest, among other areas. So you will contribute to a significant reduction in sweating However, this does not exclude you from taking into account the previous tips, that is to say, no matter how waxed you are, don't stop using your deodorant.

Use antiperspirant patches

One thing the bride will not be able to do if she wears a sleeveless dress, but the man can, is to wear under her shirt. a pair of antiperspirant patches Lightweight, sweat-absorbing, non-irritating pads that are easy to put on and take off. You can include a few in your kit to change during the day.

For both

Choose a cool place

Especially if you are getting married in the summer, try to choose an outdoor venue or, if it will be in an enclosed hall, make sure it is well ventilated. If you will say "yes" in a garden or plot, for example, it is important to consider that the location has many trees and areas with tents and, ideally, has a fountain or pool, because the presence of water helps to cool the environment. If instead it will be in an indoor location, make sure that the air conditioning system works properly.

Watch what they eat and drink

Spicy foods, fried foods, alcohol and caffeine, mainly, can increase perspiration even more. Therefore, if the banquet will be during the day and in the middle of summer, replace french fries with vegetables for the side dish, avoid very strong condiments and favor non-alcoholic beverages, such as juices and lemonade.

Prepare a kit

In the previous days, both bride and groom should prepare an emergency kit With all the products you need to control perspiration, from wet wipes to a fan. For your convenience, designate a trusted person to be in charge of having it on hand at all times.

In addition to your antiperspirant products, you can also include first aid kit, sewing kit and hairdressing kit, especially the latter, since the bride's hairstyle will need to be touched up or the groom's hair will need to be lacquered again. Especially if you will be splitting the wedding cake in the summer, you will need to be more careful than ever.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.