What are sweat glands?

Sweat glands are tiny helpers inside your skin that help you cool down when you get hot.

Imagine your body is like a cozy blanket on a sunny day, it gets warm, and you need something to make it feel better. That’s where sweat glands come in! They’re little factories hidden under your skin, and they make sweat, which is like a tiny waterfall that runs out through your pores.

When your body feels too warm, maybe because you're playing outside or running around, your brain sends a message to the sweat glands. They start working overtime, making more and more sweat until it comes out onto your skin. As the sweat evaporates (like when water dries up on the ground), it cools your body down.

There are two kinds of sweat glands:

1. Small ones that help you cool down when you're active, like when you’re playing tag.
2. Big ones that make sweat when you’re nervous or excited, like before a big presentation.

Your skin has millions of these tiny helpers working all day long to keep you comfortable!