100% of the population sweats. 1 in 20 sweat excessively. We're changing the conversation around sweat.
Let's set the record straight sweating is 100% normal. Depending on how much you sweat, it can be due to any of these conditions:
causes of sweat
what is hyperhidrosis?
Hyper (exceeding, beyond, or excessively) hidrosis (the production of sweat) is overractive eccrine sweat glands— regardless of temperature, exercise, or stimuli, and produce waaay more sweat than necessary!
primary hyperhidrosis
Overactive eccrine sweat glands that occur without an underlying medical cause. Can sometimes be genetic. The primary areas affected are the palms, soles, underarms and the face.
secondary hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating caused by underlying medical conditions or side effects to medications.
anxiety, nerves, and stress
Sweating that occurs when anxiety or nerves trigger your apocrine sweat glands.
When it comes to ingredients, we're pretty transparent about what goes onto our skin. Learn more about our key ingredients here.
ingredients
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate
Cosmetic astringent that works to reduce sweating by temporarily plugging eccrine sweat gland ducts.
Sage oil
Natural astringent that contains tannic acid, known to reduce perspiration. Antibacterial properties can alleviate body odor.
Oryza Sativa (Rice Bran) Extract
Natural plant-based ingredient known to soften and condition skin.
Witch hazel extract
Natural astringent known to shrink pores and reduce body odor.
People who sweat are more likely to experience anxiety and depression. Why? Because we're told that being sweaty is gross and embarrassing. A recent study* on chronic sweating conditions showed:
sweating & mental health
85% of individuals feel extremely
embarrassed about the amount they sweat
75% reported that excessived sweating
has negatively impacted their emotional state, mental health, and physical appearance
75% feel that their sweat
hinders their social life, relationships, and career
71% said that being sweaty
gives them severe anxiety
50% of respondents feel
isolated from the amount they sweat and are too ashamed to seek treatment
sweat talk
A safe space for anyone who sweats. Free from: stigmas, body shaming, and humiliation. Excessive sweaters unite!