Excessive Sweating We all sweat to different degrees, yet some people find they sweat profusely, particularly on their hands and feet. This condition is known as hyperhidrosis and can be easily cured or reduced. Be aware that excessive sweating may be attributed to other factors such as diet or stress. Express Chemist has a range of pharmacy-strength treatments for sweating that are more powerful than the antiperspirants available on the high street. If you would like to know a little more, take a look at Coping with Excessive Sweating & Hyperhidrosis, and our Frequently Asked Questions about Body Odour.
Odaban Antiperspirant Pump Spray 30ml **Top Product** Special offer - buy 3 for £4.81 each! Since 1970 Odaban has proved to be the most efficient anti-perspirant available for under arm wetness, foot problems, wet palms and facial sweating. This handy handbag or washbag-sized spray can also be used to prevent blisters.   More >>> Price: £5.34 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £4.81 each)
Driclor 60ml. Driclor is a strong antiperspirant used for treating excessive sweating. Driclor contains the active ingredient: 20% w/w aluminium chloride hexahydrate PH. Eur. (185mg/ml), and the inactive ingredients ethyl alcohol and purified water.   More >>> Price: £4.87 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.90 each)		Anhydrol Forte Special offer - buy 3 for £3.42 each! Anhydrol Forte is an effective medication used to combat excessive sweating. The application routine causes fluid to build up in the sweat glands, eventually shutting them down and allowing a more normal sweat flow.   More >>> Price: £4.02 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.42 each)
PerspireX Special offer - buy 3 for £5.83 each! Use PerspireX unperfumed roll-on when ordinary underarm anti-perspirants are not enough. Patented formula gives long-lasting protection from wetness and odour...   More >>> Price: £6.85 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £5.83 each)		Perspirex Hand & Foot Lotion 100ml Clammy hands? Sweaty feet?... Perspirex Lotion is ideal for long-lasting protection. When used on the feet it helps to prevent foot odour.   More >>> Price: £7.82 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £7.43 each)
Zeasorb Absorbent Powder 50g Zeasorb helps absorb excess moisture in the groin, armpits and other skin-fold areas, and on the feet.   More >>> Price: £3.61 (incl VAT) (Buy 3 or more for £3.43 each)		Neat 3B Action Cream **New Product** 3B Action Cream is an effective cream for preventing Sweat Rash or chafing. This cream from New Zealand is ideal for those who have found roll-ons or sprays have not given lasting relief.   More >>>
Magicool Magicool, described as 'your very own air conditioner in a can', leaves you feeling chilled and exhilarated anytime, anywhere. This unique spray is always cool and works without refrigeration.   More >>>		Sweat Rash & Chafing Sweat Rash is most likely to occur as a result of excessive sweating during exercise or warm weather. It can be treated using a cream, spray or powder containing Hydrocortisone (HC) and an antifungal agent such as Clotrimazole.   More >>>
Sweaty Feet Sweating feet are embarrassing, uncomfortable and if not careful can lead to other unpleasant foot conditions. Take a look at out range of anti-perspirants, absorbant powders, smelly foot treatments, blister plastera and much more...   More >>>		Hot Flush Relief Night sweats, sudden hot flushes whilst going about your normal everyday tasks is not nice and can be very uncomfortable. Cool yourself down with a specially developed spray...   More >>>
Body Odour FAQ's 1. What causes Body Odour? Body odour is caused by bacteria that grow on our bodies. These bacteria rapidly multiply when combined with sweat, which causes us to smell sweaty. Sweat itself is actually almost odourless. 2. Why does my sweat smell stronger than most other peoples? If you sweat more, there is greater chance that you will have body odour. A build up of sweat from not washing or wearing dirty clothes will make sweat smell more pungeant, however other factors could increase body odour: Diet - Pungeant, spicy foods will make you sweat and may cause your sweat to smell stronger than normal. Many strong foods also contain oils which enter into your blood and then pass through your skin. Genetics - Some people will be more inclined to sweat than others because they have more sweat glands and produce more protein. A thyroid disease may also cause you to sweat more than usual. Being overweight, anxiety and exercise will all cause you to sweat more too. 3. What can I do to stop the odour? Wash every day - If you already do so, switch you current soap to an antibacterial soap which will help to kill the odour causing germs. Products such as Cuticura, Valderma or anything from the Optima Australian Tea Tree Body Care range (which has a good selection of naturally antibacterial washes for body, face and hair), are suitable. When washing with an antibacterial cleanser, pay particular attention to the armpits and groin. Use products to reduce sweating such as Odaban, Perspirex or Driclor. Freshen up - Try a bodyspray or perfume to mask any smells. Also, keep handy wipes like Cuticura Hygeine Wipes with you for freshening up through the day too. Clean clothes - Wear clean clothes every morning and only use clean towels and flannels. 4. What can I do to prevent B.O in the first place? Keep youself clean and always wash after excersing. As well as wearing clean clothes each day, it is also best to wash towels, flannels and bedding at a high temperature every few weeks to kill bacteria. Use strong antiperspirants such as Perspirex to prevent sweating through the day. If it's a warm day wear light clothing and use a powder like Zeasorb to absorb excess moisture and prevent odour. Alter your lifestyle - loosing weight and changing your diet may have a positive effect too. 5. Why do my armpits get smelly but not the rest of my body? The Apocrine sweat glands are found mainly around the armpits and groin. Most sweat glands excrete a solution that is 99% water; the Apocrine sweat glands produce a solution that contains proteins and pheremones. Odour producing bacteria feed on this protein which is why sweaty armpits will smell. When you wash these areas use a flannel or a sponge rather than just your hands as the rougher texture will pick up more bacteria and clean more effectively.

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