Sweating

[svemaus]

Hi!

 

I know that this topic was brought up before but I sweat a lot and get a bright red face during classes, even if I’m only doing barre work. I already went to the doctor and he said that everything’s alright with me; he recommended to drink sage tea as this prevents excessive sweating. Now my friend tells me to try baby powder because it is said to keep your skin dry and smooth.

 

Is this really true? As the oldest in my ballet class, I don’t want to go into the classroom smelling like a baby if it’s not necessary, if you know what I mean.

 

Has anyone had experiences with baby powder

 

Thanks,

 

Svenia

[svemaus]

Oops, does this thread belong to the "YD Body Issues FAQ"? If so, please feel free to move it there.

[Victoria Leigh]

No, Svenia, things don't get posted to FAQ or Archives, they get moved there eventually if they are deemed worthy of keeping for posterity ;)

 

I'm not sure about the excessive sweating, but I used to get red-faced too, as a teen ager. It went away by the time I was dancing professionally. I have had students with this problem too. Just ignore it, it will go away eventually I'm not sure about the powder thing, but Major Johnson may know that.

[Mel Johnson]

Sage tea is an ancient and honorable antidiaphoretic - that means it curtails sweating somewhat. Baby powder is good for removing perspiration that's already formed on the skin, but really doesn't dry out the sweat glands. However, the talc in the mix is what's important. Baby powder comes unscented; you can use that, or an unscented 100% talcum or even cornstarch(!) powder.

[svemaus]

Wow, ok, I'm going to try these (pretty strange) things.;)

Thanks for your help!

 

Svenia:)

[Juliet]

Talc is the important thing....lots are unscented....my mother kept a pretty tin of cornstarch in the bathroom when I was little and I never knew until years later why she did so! Cornstarch is vastly cheaper if you are on a self-supporting dancer budget, too!

 

Do not over-powder and be especially careful not to use it near a studio or stage floor--can lead to very serious injuries due to making the floor exceedingly slippery. If someone slips on your talc, you are likely to be black and blue for weeks after she beats you over the head with her pointe shoes....and deservedly so. NEVER use it backstage. If you are shiny, someone from Wardrobe will powder you in a safe place.

[Guest pinkpixiedust]

U could also try Sanex roll on anti-persperant, it contains talc to keep u drier and I'm sure u can get a nice scented or unscented one!

[Victoria Leigh]

pinkpixiedust, you've been here long enough to know that we do not use computereeze or teenwrite here on YD. Please say "you", not "u"! Thank you

[Guest pinkpixiedust]

I am so sorry, I didn't even realise I was doing that! I am also on another board and wasn't thinking! Sorry!