We all sweat. It’s a natural and healthy bodily function. But you’ve probably noticed that not all sweat is the same.
The sweat you get from a great workout is one thing. But the sudden, clammy sweat that appears when you’re nervous before a big meeting, on a first date, or in a stressful situation? That’s stress sweat. And for many, it smells significantly worse.
If you feel like your deodorant gives up the second you get stressed, you’re not imagining it. There’s a scientific reason for it.
The Science: Why Stress Sweat Is Different
Your body has two main types of sweat glands:
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Eccrine Glands: These are all over your body. They produce a watery, salty sweat (mostly water) to cool you down when you're hot or exercising. This sweat is generally odorless.
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Apocrine Glands: These are concentrated in your armpits, groin, and scalp. They are activated by stress, anxiety, fear, and hormonal fluctuations. They release a thicker, milkier fluid that is packed with fats and proteins.
This is where the problem starts. The bacteria on your skin love to feed on the fats and proteins in this apocrine (stress) sweat, and their "waste products" are what create a much stronger, more pungent, and more sulfurous odor.
How to Fight Odor From the Inside Out
Because stress sweat is triggered internally (by your hormones and nervous system) and is more potent, simply masking it with topical deodorant often isn't enough. You need to fight it at its source.
This is where an internal deodorant can be a game-changer. These supplements work by helping to neutralize odor-causing compounds before they are ever released through your sweat glands.
The number one ingredient for this job is Chlorophyll. This potent plant pigment is a powerful internal cleanser. It helps to neutralize odor-causing compounds in your bloodstream, effectively "deodorizing" your body from the inside out. When you're less "toxic" internally, your stress sweat has less "fuel" to become odorous.
The 2-Step Strategy for Stress-Free Freshness
For total protection, especially on high-stress days, a two-step approach is best:
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Step 1: Use a good topical deodorant or antiperspirant to manage odor and wetness on the skin.
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Step 2: Take a daily internal deodorant to neutralize odor at its source.
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