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I am not a particularly sweaty person by nature, but every now and then and often out of nowhere, I get a bad case of the sweats. I’m talking needing-to-blow-dry-your-underarms-with-a-hair-dryer sweats. It’s more likely to happen when I’m nervous or excited, but it can happen for no reason at all. I only get the crazy sweats a couple times a year, so normally it’s not a problem…but I really want to make sure that the wedding isn’t one of those times.
I recently bought this antiperspirant, which is supposed to keep your underarms dry for up to 72 hours!
You are supposed to apply it at bedtime, which I keep forgetting to do, so I have yet to try it out.
I’ve also heard of something called Sweat Block, which is a moistened pad you dab in your underarms that is supposed to block your sweat glands for an entire week! I don’t know how I feel about blocking my sweat glands long-term, but for special events (like a wedding!) it might be worth trying.
Does anyone else get the random sweats? How do you control it?
I sweat ALL THE TIME, not dripping but enough to be super annoying. It’s the worst when I’m nervous…I tried certain dri in high school & it stung really bad when I put it on & for hours after. It may have been because I shaved earlier in the day, but I never tried it again…I use secret clinical strength every day & before bed, & that seems to help a bit…I’ve heard soaking sweaty feet or hands in strong black tea helps temporarily, but I’ve never tried.
I hear ya Jaguar! I bought Certain Dri a while ago, but I keep forgetting to try it at bedtime too 
I’d never heard of those Sweat Block pad though…sounds intense!
I have a gnarly case of the nervous-sweats… my plan is to have a good supply of tissues and whatnot around me during the wedding day so I can wipe right before walking down the aisle, wipe as soon as I recess up the aisle, and steal away a private moment or two to tend to my sweats…
(that just sounds gross)
Certain-Dri is the only product I use!!! well.. its the only product that I’ve tried that actually works. I use it every 2-3 days at night before I go to bed. Be careful! it’s strong at first! don’t use after shaving, and be gentle until you get used to it! But seriously I highly recommend it! Most days I rub a little ‘deodrant’ on in the morning to keep fresh but this product is an ‘anti perspirant’ to stop the sweat. good luck!
Certain Dri rocks! Although definitely don’t put a lot on and don’t use it after shaving. Then it’ll burn. Otherwise, it works so well. I’ve been using the secret clinical strength for my every day and it also works. I think for my wedding day, I’m going to double up on both of them just to be sure!
I get nervous sweats too. But not really in the pits (hee) … I get it around my hairline and my face goes red. DARN PALE SKIN. I wonder if you could use that stuff around yer head? 
OMG I am SOOOO sweaty in the heat. It is gross. I have never found anything that works really well, but I feel ya on the sweaty thing!
@Mr. Bowtie: agreed!
and thanks everyone for the tips on certain dri, maybe I’ll give it another chance!
I am contemplating putting ice packs in the back of my dress, or finding a way to strap a fan to my thigh. I sweat so easily, mostly my back. I have also heard that your doc can give you (Drysol, Xerac) but I haven’t tried them.
@Caribee: and by Jaguar, I mean Cheetah….my bad! Me and my poor knowledge of wildlife… 
Certain Dri is fantastic! That’s what I plan on using for my wedding!
I used to use Certain Dri and yes, it stings and my pits were really itchy after I used it. But I used it for years (a few times a week) and I barely sweat at all anymore. But now I sweat in other places! My mom jokes that I still have the same amount of sweat, it just goes to different places now!
Certain Dry never worked for me…although maybe I will give it another try. with all these success stories, I’m wondering if they’ve changed their formula or something. I’m also concerned about the crazy sweats on our wedding day!
Mitchum’s roll on works the best for me, but don’t use it every day. It’s too drying for me, or something, because I get itchy armpits if I use it every day!
Certain Dri worked for me, I love it.
I haven’t used it in a few years because I stopped having the sweating problem a few months after I started using it.
This may be a dumb question, but does it matter if you shower in the morning?
The directions on the clinical strength Secret brand is that you put in on at night. I think I’m just weirded out by putting on deoderant/antiperspirant when I’m not squeaky clean right out of the shower.
If you are really nervous talk to your doctor. My brother used to get mad crazy sweats and his doctor gave him a prescription that uses a hair dryer to seal it and is has fixed the issue for him. Of course I’ve never had pit sweat issues, instead face and handing sweating is my problem. Looks like I’ll need lots of tissues.
I heart Certain Dri. Seriously. I put it on before bed every night the week before the wedding, and I honestly didn’t sweat one bit on my wedding day (which I was worried about). It can make your underarms a bit itchy, but nothing too horrible. And yes, you can shower the next day without any type of problem (although, to be on the safe side I still used a “regular” deodorant that morning as well…although I probably didn’t need it!). Good luck!
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Ms. Cheetah, Los Angeles/Palm Springs Age and Occupation: 31, Artist, Educator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, TV Finance Engagement Date: April 2010 Wedding Date: March 2011 Venue: The Viceroy About Me: I’m a silly, sassy lady with a compulsion to create. I love to sing and dance, despite the fact that I lack any talent doing either. I somehow manage to be messy and organized at the same time. I like to spend my days road tripping, watching '80s movies, reading true crime books, buying things on sale, sending postcards, playing board games, dining at food trucks, snuggling, and drinking ginger ale. I have a weak spot for all things sweet, especially Mr. Cheetah! I’m a Chicago girl and he’s a Nor Cal boy but we love living in the City of Angels. After 10 years as a couple we are planning a fun-filled semi-destination wedding in Palm Springs. Hope you enjoy the ride!
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