Confident Meetings: Dealing with Sweat in the Workplace

If you deal with customers a lot in your profession and sweat heavily, you may quickly find yourself confronted with sweat stains. In the best case, this can lead to uncomfortable situations in the workplace, and in the worst case, it can end your career. Excessive sweating often causes stress and anxiety, which in turn triggers an increased production of stress hormones that lead to more sweat. Here are a few tips to calm down, cool off, and sweat less. First, invest in a good antiperspirant, preferably a roll-on that guarantees 24-hour protection. Also, avoid coffee, cigarettes, and spicy food as they all increase sweat production. Additionally, lightweight, breathable clothing is important. Prefer materials like cotton or linen and light colors. As a last resort, armpit pads can provide protection against excessive underarm sweat and enable stress-free interactions with customers.