CBD and Sweating: What Is Known So Far

For many people, sweating is unpleasant, but it is natural and above all vital. Sweating is a bodily function that protects us from overheating. Especially during exercise, in hot weather or in stressful situations, you can quickly break into a sweat. Besides deodorant and the right clothing, CBD can also provide relief. We reveal exactly what CBD and sweating are all about here.

Why do we sweat?

Excreting sweat contributes to regulating body temperature and is important. Sweat is therefore produced when body temperature rises. Reasons for this include: warm temperatures, exercise, states of arousal (fear, nervousness), hormonal changes (period, menopause). One to three per cent of all Germans even suffer from hyperhidrosis. This is a condition associated with heavy sweating and enormous bouts of sweating. Even though sweating is one of the natural bodily functions, it is a burden for many people. There are numerous treatment options for hyperhidrosis, but they do not come without annoying side effects.

CBD as a natural remedy for sweating

As you may know, CBD is attributed calming and stress-reducing properties. But how can CBD help with heavy sweating? Let us take a step back for a moment: when it comes to sweating, the nervous system plays a considerable role, because it stimulates the sweat glands to produce sweat. Part of the nervous system is the endocannabinoid system. It influences and regulates important functions in the body, including anxiety, stress, blood pressure and body temperature. CBD is a cannabinoid and is therefore able to dock onto the receptors of the endocannabinoid system and trigger a reaction.

There are not yet many scientific studies showing that CBD really helps with hyperhidrosis. Most findings are based on subjective experience reports. With heavy sweating caused by anxiety and stressful situations, CBD can certainly be a help. Why? CBD is attributed a harmonising and calming property. This means typical triggers such as stress, nervousness and anxiety can be inhibited. People who quickly start sweating in stressful situations can therefore benefit from it.

Which CBD products should I take for heavy sweating?

We recommend taking a full spectrum CBD oil. Why? Because the cannabidiol enters the bloodstream directly via the oral mucosa. If the taste of the oil does not convince you, CBD oil can also simply be mixed into food and drinks. However, this delays the onset of effect, as it first has to pass through the digestive tract. Everyone is different, so we cannot give exact information on dosage. It is best to feel your way to the optimal dose. This can take some time. You can find more information in the blog post on the right dosage.

And one more insider tip: sensitive and irritated underarm skin also appreciates CBD. Shaving or artificial additives in deodorants can quickly lead to skin irritation. For this we recommend our CBDeus Serum 5%. Simply apply it and benefit from its skin-soothing properties.