Let’s be real, sweat doesn’t always feel cute. But before you go blaming it for just your pit stains and surprise forehead shine, let’s talk about what it actually is. Sweat is a salty substance your skin produces through sweat glands, and according to Cleveland Clinic, it plays a major role in preventing your body from overheating. So yeah, while it might mess with your silk blouse, it’s also saving your life on the low.
One of sweat’s main jobs is to regulate your body temperature. When your internal temp starts creeping up (thanks to a workout, hot day, or anxiety spiral), your body says, “Let me cool you off real quick.” Your sweat glands release moisture that evaporates and helps lower your body temp, according to Piedmont Healthcare. Just don’t forget to drink water, especially if you’re living somewhere with back-to-back heat waves.
Now here’s the fun part: sweat can actually be good for your skin. Yep. U.S. Dermatology Partners says that sweating helps bring moisture to the skin’s surface and acts like a built-in exfoliant, gently removing dead skin cells. Plus, the increase in body heat causes your blood vessels to dilate, improving circulation. So while it’s not a facial, your sweat session might be giving your skin a little love too.
Bottom line? Sweating is a natural, necessary part of how your body operates. That’s why you won’t catch us using antiperspirant. Instead, we use magnesium-based deodorants—not to block sweat, but to help manage the funk that can come with it. (Magnesium has been shown to have antimicrobial properties, according to PubMed Central.)
Let your body do what it was made to do. We’ve got your pits covered.