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ONE happy camper has found a way to beat the heat and stop her face from sweating. The beauty fan said her go-to product to combat perspiration is a "game-changer" in the summer. Redditor Snake_blood recommended the remedy in a comment posted on the social media platform.

She had responded to another Reddit user who was looking for advice on how to tackle face sweating. Her remedy is typically found on a summer camp packing list for reasons other than overheating. However, her approach to using the staple works like a charm.



She said one of the products she uses is calamine lotion. "I have the same problem, it’s so embarrassing," she said of sweating too much. "Firstly, carry blotting sheets everywhere with you.

"Secondly, a real game-changer for me was using calamine as a face primer. "Yes, just regular pink calamine lotion. "It draws out any moisture all day and is absolutely amazing.

Google it, it’s a thing." "Wow I never heard of that haha thank you," the original poster replied. Typically, calamine lotion has been used as a home remedy to stop the itch from irritants like mosquito bites.

More recently, people have been using it on their skin — typically if it's oily — for aesthetic reasons. According to the Cleveland Clinic , calamine lotion is typically used for mild skin itchiness. "Calamine lotion for poison ivy and other poisonous plants can help relieve the itch, along with any pain or discomfort," the site explained.

"In addition, it can help dry up any ooz.

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