Is this supposed to be worn against the skin or over clothes? It seems to me its a set up for fungal skin infections - sweating under a plastic belt.
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It's a personal choice to wear it either under or over your clothes whilst working out. I have worn it each time I workout for nearly a year with no fungal infections. The belt is washable and no where on the package or products does it mention that it's made of plastic.
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I wear it over the clothes @ the gym, over sweat pants and a tank top and then I wear a sweatshirt over that. As soon as Im done working out it comes off and as long as you wash them (they are washable) they should be fine. If not properly cared for then I'm sure anything could happen.
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My granddaughter wears in next to the skin and does not wear it all the time but rather when she exercises. She has not had any skin break outs.
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It says you can wear it against the skin....however I choose to wear it over a fitted tank top or shirt...I wear it mostly at night....really tight...and when I wake up my shirt is damp....you are supposed to wear it while you work out or move. I have to say that if you choose to wear it against the skin you will sweat and you will have to wash it...and watch out for the Velcro which does snag some materials.
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Yes it is suppose to be worn against the skin. But I remind you it really works for someone who is looking to tone their body rather then to lose weight. At least that's what I found. Then again everyone has a different experience. Try it and once you remove the belt hop into the shower and I'm sure you won't get any fungal skin infections also to be honest I never knew anyone who got an infection from using a waist trimmer belt so I'm not sure how to answer that. Give it a shot you really have nothing to lose :) good luck!
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A fungal skin infection from wearing a sweat belt for 1 hour per day 3 or 4 days/week? Never heard of it, and they've been around since the 70s when I was a kid. Sweat belts are to be 'only' worn while 'actively exercising' - NOT 24 hrs/day for days and weeks on end. Since you only wear for about an hour while exercising and then take it off, shower, get dressed, and go on with life - no you won't get a skin infection from sweating around tummy for that 1 hour.
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I wear them next to the skin as the band cause the skin area to sweat a lot and give it circulation. So you can wear anything over it. I have worn shorts in summer. Now I wear them under my pants.
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Danny I don't believe it is recommended to wear this under clothing. I think ice directly on your skin for long periods could damage your skin. I wore mine over a t-shirt and was uncomfortable if I happened to sit for any length of time with it pressed against my back while sitting. I would never wear this under clothing.
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Yeah, it can be worn underneath clothing if you don't mind there being a little bump in the back. For what it's worth, I'd recommend a different product. For me, the weight in the back on this thing really didn't help much and I had better results with a simple (and cheaper) elastic support strap that just goes around the shoulders and connects in the back like a bra.
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You can buy there's very stiff, molded plastic & Velcro so those factors might make it uncomfortable. Mine is worn over clothes & under circumstances where attractiveness isn't an issue.
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I wear it over a light shirt, but under a jacket or sweater because I had read reviews that said it can irritate the skin if worn under a shirt. It is elastic, but it's not so firm that it would cut into the skin unless perhaps you wore it all day. The manufacturer recommends wearing it for short periods of time, and I think that is good advice. It's not meant for wearing during very active times either, in my opinion. I also don't think it would look very good under just a shirt unless you have no back fat at all!
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The one I received looks similar but not exact to the photo. I wear it under my cloths and can be seen around the neck-line. as would a razor back tank ect. it is a little noticeable but not very? I suggest a t shirt under because after about an hour it really starts hurting my arm-pit area. Other than that it does take a lot of pressure off the back and is a noticeable change. I wear it on the elliptical and at the office (where I need it most is at my desk)
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It worked great taped to the outside of regular underwear with a pull up on overtop of that. Also found that cloth medical tape was more comfortable than the harsh edge of the metallic tape that comes with the product. Good Luck! It worked for us.
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I have not used this under my arms but it works well in other places. I wouldn't think you would need an antiperspirant
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It is not an antiperspirant. (anti-sweat) its a deodorant (anti-smell). Its considered by many that antiperspirant is not good for you and its natural to sweat.for this, apply as needed. You can't really over-apply, but putting a whole stick under your arms would be weird. just a few strokes, re-apply if you start to smell or after getting wet.
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Personally, I would. You could risk some serious chafing without a layer between the belt and your skin. Of course, I see that the comments below say that it is fine, so then perhaps it's worth a try! :) (I think that it depends on how many hours you are running for!)
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I wouldnt wear it on bare skin, just seems like it'd be itchy to me, but if you're layering it could fit under a layer if it had some room. I don't wear mine when doing yoga, cause the stretching is good for your back n hips, and that would prevent it.
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I put it directly on my skin. I use it religiously on my thumbs. Get creative so you don't have to hold it all the time. I prop it on a blanket next to my thumb. My sister props hers on a pillow so it touches her knee. Try setting it up whatever way you can. Holding it on my neck is tricky, but I try to find a good position and relax. I haven't tried to use it over my clothes, but it works through my puppy's fur.
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I've warn it under clothes but it really depends on what you wear with it as far as comfort..however it can be warn under clothing. .some things you wear will be more comfortable than others. .
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I never wore it against my skin because the fabric irritated my skin and the Velcro poked me. I always wore it over a tank top or maternity pants that fully cover my abdomen. Therefore, I've not yet felt the need to clean it. Given the quality, I imagine if you hand wash it then you won't have any problems.
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I think this would depend on where on your waist you would wear the belt. I never wear mine above the shirt. It's usually 1/2 over my shorts and 1/2 on my waist. I don't foresee an issue of chaffing if you were doing anything less than 1 hour. If you were running couple of hours wearing it on bare skin, it could potentially bother you. Personal preference.
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This is made to stick the skin so I would assume that its meant to stick even while sweating.