Humid Cape Weather (dealing with sweat)

[amnich123]

Hi all!
So since it’s that time of year where Mother Nature starts to crank the heat up, and the rides get sweatier and sweatier I was wondering what my fellow COTHers use to beat the heat.

Specifically, keeping from smelling awful after a ride.

I’m one of those people who sweats perfusely and has been diagnosed with Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) which had been treated through medication but when I exercise, specifically speaking when I ride, I get VERY sweaty. Before I get on, while on and I can’t stop sweating afterward. My face just keeps beading with sweat.

I’ve been on the search for a deoderant which works well when exercising, and haven’t been able to find it. Any ones you guys use which masks the post-ride stench very well?

Also, any riding shirts you guys know of that ventilate well and can be worn in 70-80+ degrees?

[VivereDRSG]

I lived on the Cape for a year, but wasn’t there over the summer, sadly. I’m in Texas now, so the 90s-100s PLUS humidity is beastly.

I really like Lululemon, Glyder, and Lucy brand tops that are made for yoga, etc. but are moisture wicking. As for deodorant, I picked up some TOMS in the green tube, and am really liking it.

[uphill]

A friend of mine says not sweating is essentially unhealthy…but uses something that resembles an ice ball. It eliminates the bacteria which produces the odor. Personally, I don’t like to sweat…maybe I should try the ball after shower then an antiperspirent .

Interesting info. http://powerpointparadise.com/alum.htm

[2DogsFarm]

Make a solution of whatever brace/liniment you normally use & water, then use that to sluice yourself (& your horse!) off after you ride.

Vetrolin is good, but I like a COTH homebrew:
equal parts wintergreen alcohol, witch hazel & Listerine or generic mint mouthwash

Feels good, cools you as it evaporates and makes your muscles feel good too :yes:

[Frosty_M]

I have trouble with BO if I don’t use what works for me. WHITE Dial soap followed by applying Degree deodorant, then powder to help keep me dry, then more Degree.
I panic if I’m traveling and don’t have these ingredients because I know the “goats” will soon be following me around. White Dial soap is popular. Last time i really needed it I got the last bar. Whew!