In the height of summer, the heat can cause excessive sweating across the head and face. This can leave damp spots and marks on your clothes, leaving you annoyed, embarrassed and anxious.
Sound familiar? Wish there was something quick and easy you could do to help? We've put this guide together to share our Top Five Tips for Preventing Face Sweating and to showcase some of the recommended products we've been given by suppliers to help tackle hyperhidrosis and stop face sweating.
What Does This Guide Cover?
We've included some of our favourite products alongside a few tips and tricks that are certain to help tackle face-sweating. If you know what you're looking for, jump right in by clicking one of the quick links below.
Alternatively, keep scrolling for more information.
- Tip Number One: Neat 3B Face Saver Gel
- Tip Number Two: Perspi Face Wipes
- Tip Number Three: Perspi Guard Antiperspirant Soap
- Tip Number Four: The Impact of Diet
- Tip Number Five: The Power of Breathable Clothing
- Other Useful Pages
- The Final Word
What Causes Excessive Head and Face Sweating?
Sweating from your face can be caused by completely natural reasons, including heat, your diet and your general health. Hyperhidrosis, a diagnosed medical condition which involves excessive and often extreme sweating has no known cause or cure, but as with normal sweating, there's plenty you can do to reduce its impact.
Below we've listed five of our top tricks for beating facial sweating. We start with our number one choice, Neat 3B Face Saver Gel.
Neat 3B Face Saver Gel
Neat 3B Face Saver Gel is a tried and tested face moisturising gel that uses an odourless, invisible antiperspirant agent to absorb sweat and moisture as you go about your day.
Neat 3B Face Saver Gel (50g)
- Antiperspirant gel that stops facial sweating
- Ideal for hot weather, menopause, sports events and hyperhidrosis
- Can be applied before makeup or sunscreen to help them last longer
- Reduce stress in business meetings, social events and more
What We Love the Most...
✔ Tried, tested and loved by our customers ✔
✔ Lightweight, easy-to-apply and odourless ✔
✔ An unrivalled solution for preventing face sweat ✔
Expert's Verdict: When it comes to antiperspirant treatments for face sweating, there's none better. Apply a finger sized amount before you go to bed and reap the benefits throughout the following day. Don't worry about your morning shower either - Neat 3B Face Saver Gel is 100% waterproof. Simply apply it to your face and let the antiperspirant formula do its thing the following day.
Customer's Verdict: "I have used the product for the 1st time today & can honestly say, it’s incredible! The reviews were very good, hence I made the purchase but I never expected it to be as good as it is. I am delighted & will be recommending it to all my sporty & menopausal friends without delay" - Veronica ★★★★★
Customer's Verdict: "When I'm too hot, every pore on my face sweats making me miserable. Why didn't I find this gel years ago? Brilliant. Just a thin layer first before moisturizer. Job done." - Janet ★★★★★
Perspi Guard Facial Wipes
Perspi Guard Maximum Strength Antiperspirant Wipes contain an antiperspirant formula designed to mitigate sweat pooling and hyperhidrosis. Simply wipe once every five days for best results.
Perspi Guard Maximum Strength Antiperspirant Wipes for Excessive Sweating (Pack of 7)
- Antiperspirant for use on the face, hands, neck, feet and more
- Targets high sweating areas, even those caused by hyperhidrosis
- Perfect for office meetings, social events and playing sports
- Clinically proven effective for 5+ days from just one application
What We Love the Most...
✔ Better results than creams, gels and talcum powder ✔
✔ Perfect for reducing sweat rash and chafing ✔
✔ Use just once every five days for optimal results ✔
Expert's Verdict: If you're after a solution you can keep in your handbag, backpack or pocket, look no further. Dignified and discreet, Perspi Guard Antiperspirant Wipes can be used on the bus or train if required. They're great for quickly mopping your brow, as unlike a traditional tissue or handkerchief, they apply an antiperspirant formula that stops an outbreak in its tracks.
Customer's Verdict: "I followed the instructions and found one wipe lasted me the full 5 days as advertised. It was starting to wear off halfway through the 4th day, but even on the 5th day it was nowhere near as bad as it was. You do still get the feeling of being warm but without the sweat. I'm very impressed, to the point where I recommend these wipes on a regular basis and even got my husband to use them at work" - Gillian ★★★★★
Perspi Guard Antiperspirant Wash
Perfect for use in conjunction with Perspi Wipes, the Perspi Guard Antiperspirant Wash can be watered down in the shower for use on a mitt or flannel across the face. The incredible antiperspirant formula attacks the root cause of hyperhidrosis, making it highly effective during summer.
We really love this wash when it's used in conjunction with one of the two options above. This base layer cleanses and cleans your pores to infuse them with antiperspirant that makes any further treatment more resistant to perspiration damage when temperatures rise.
Perspi Guard Antibacterial Body Wash (200ml)
- Cleanses the skin
- Eliminates body odour
- Ideal for underarms and feet
- Fights bacteria that causes odour
What We Love the Most...
✔ The number one wash for treating sore and irritated skin ✔
✔ Works brilliantly as a base layer for either of the above treatments ✔
✔ Perfect for use in conjunction with Perspi Antiperspirant Wipes ✔
Expert's Verdict: If you're looking to double down on hyperhidrosis prevention, there's no better place to do it than in the shower or bath. Formulated with antiperspirant properties that attack the root cause of facial sweating, simply wash your face and body as you would when using any other shampoo or body wash. You'll soon notice the difference when you're out and about the following day.
The Impact of Diet
A balanced diet that doesn't feature too much meat, spicy food and fat is ideal for reducing excessive sweating. A balanced diet that's heavy on leafy greens, non-processed calories and low on saturated fat and sugar will keep your body working the way it's supposed to, which includes preventing any excessive sweating.
When you're combatting hyperhidrosis and face sweating, there are a few extra steps you can take that often go under the radar. We've included our favourites below:
- Sodium helps to control hydration levels in your body, so taking in either too much or too little sodium can cause sweating
- Spicy food is well known for causing breakouts of sweat. Try to avoid indulging in spicy foods too often, especially if this tends to mean takeaways for you
- Alcohol consumption will only make matters worse. Avoiding heavy nights out can give your perspiratory glands a rest the following day
- Fruit and vegetables, lean proteins and complex carbs are a great way to keep yourself hydrated
Wearing Breathable Clothing
It may seem obvious, but clothes that trap sweat and increase body temperature will cause your face and head to break out in sweat. This mainly includes synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, rayon, denim, or spandex. Opt for clothing made with these breathable materials instead:
- Cotton
- Linen
- Chambray
- Moisture-wicking fabrics
Below, we've included some options that our customers have tried, tested and loved thanks to their breathable material.
Portwest B195 Grey Breathable Cotton T-Shirt
- Highly breathable cotton t-shirt
- The ideal t-shirt for individuals with hyperhidrosis
- Perfect for use as an undershirt if sweating is an issue
- Breathable fabric helps better regulate body temperature
Portwest B195 White Breathable Cotton T-Shirt
- Highly breathable cotton t-shirt
- The ideal t-shirt for individuals with hyperhidrosis
- Perfect for use as an undershirt if sweating is an issue
- Breathable fabric helps better regulate body temperature
Other Useful Pages
If you still haven't found what you're after, don't fret - we've got plenty more for you. Take a look at some of our other pages by clicking any one of the quick links below:
- More Information About Sweating
- Stop Face Sweating With Neat 3B Face Gel
- Getting On Top of Sweaty Feet
- Our Best Products for Sweaty Hands
- How Do I Stop Sweating So Much?
- Best Products for Excessive Sweating
- More Neat 3B Products
- More Perspi Guard Products
The Final Word on Face Sweating
You don't have to struggle with the heat this summer. Using products such as Neat 3B and Perspi Guard can quickly reduce the amount of facial sweating on hot days.
How do you deal with excessive face sweating? Let us know in the comments below, or find us on Facebook and Twitter.