Essential Oil Treatments for Excessive Perspiration

Excessive perspiration happens when sweat is more than expected without a specific activity or surrounding temperature being excessive. As a result it can disrupt normal activities and cause severe embarrassment and anxiety socially. Also known as hyperhidrosis it can affect the whole body or specific areas such as the face, underarms, soles or palms.

Essentially oils have been used traditionally in curbing the scourge of excessive sweating/perspiration. They are applied on the skin to cool off the skin and reduce excessive sweating. Best essential oils include: Citronella, Cypress, Lemongrass and Scotch Pine; they can be added into carrier oils or unscented product used for personal care.