Sweating is a normal bodily function that helps regulate the body’s temperature and often occurs through two types of sweat glands known as the eccrine and apocrine glands.

Here are a few things you should know:

• Sweating is the body’s mechanism for removing toxins.
• Water is the main component of sweat, along with ammonia, vitamin C, and other substances.
• There are two types of sweating:
• Common sweating occurs from the eccrine glands during hot weather or after vigorous exercise to help the body cool.
• Stress sweating occurs from the apocrine glands during extremely stressful situations.


• Sweat often mixes with the bacteria present on the skin to create a distinct odor that differs from person to person.
• Some individuals may experience excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis, and may be a sign of a potential health concern.