Which deodorant is the safest for health?

In the modern world, great attention is paid to how others perceive you, which means that any unpleasant odors must be defeated in the bud. The current chemical industry offers numerous means to achieve this goal in the form of various deodorants, but their compositions are complex and may contain the most unexpected components, which often leads to unforeseen consequences for humans.

Many today are seriously concerned about whether they are harming their health using the usual deodorant, as well as the question of whether it is possible to choose a safer product.

The concept of safe deodorant is largely relative - a tool that is not harmful to the vast majority of consumers can cause health problems in one particular person due to the inclusion of components that this consumer is allergic to.

The “correct” deodorant should ideally almost entirely consist of perfume fragrances - These are natural substances extracted from plants and herbs, more physically and mechanically than chemically.

At the same time, handmade deodorants have not been produced for a long time, therefore, perfume fragrances are replaced by such components as essential oils or plant extractsnecessary to create a pleasant aroma masking unwanted odors.These components are also quite acceptable and are not considered harmful, unless you are allergic to them.

In addition, deodorizing agents may contain mineral crystalscomplementing the aromatic part of the mixture. Such a component is also considered to be harmless.

For instance, one of the most controversial components is various aluminum-based salts, which, by the way, actually turn the deodorant into an antiperspirant. On the one hand, none of the numerous antiperspirants can exist without these salts, since they are its key component, and on the other hand, some experts insist that everything in their action is not as cloudless as the advertisers broadcast.

Manufacturers usually focus on the fact that blocking a small part of the surface of the skin, which usually affects only the armpits (less often the palms and feet), does not adversely affect the body because of its ability to redirect sweating to other, less important areas. According to them, aluminum itself, which is potentially undesirable in the body in excessive doses, does not enter the blood because insoluble salts are selected.

In this case, both statements are often challenged - so, despite the normal sweating for the body as a whole, the area of ​​the skin that is regularly treated with an antiperspirant is constantly experiencing difficulties in breathing normally, and this can not positively affect the tissues in this place. In addition, aluminum ions, especially in poorly made deodorants, can still penetrate into the bloodstream in some quantities.

Most modern deodorants should have a complex effect, to compete effectively in the market, because many of them have antiseptic properties. At first glance, this is a very useful addition, but the question is by what means it is achieved - if the manufacturer achieves the desired effect through the use of natural means, then there should not be questions to him.

Such components are characterized by the same unpleasant characteristics that were described above for aluminum ions - they also penetrate into the bloodstream and also accumulate in the body, without leading to anything good.

Deodorants are produced in different forms, being oriented on ease of use in different parts of the body. In most cases, the release form has little effect on the danger or safety of the substance - in each of the categories below there are both harmless and harmful deodorants.

Nevertheless, a brief review of the features of all forms of release does not hurt.

• Spray. One of the most popular forms of release, which is most in demand because it allows you to quickly cover large areas of the body with a deodorant layer. This may turn out to be a problem - if a person has lung problems, it is often undesirable for him to inhale any fragrances, but here they scatter literally in all directions.

• Ball deodorant. In the bottle - the same liquid as in the spray, only it is not sprayed in all directions, but gently and economically applied only to that small area that needs to be processed. Accordingly, there is no longer any danger to the lungs, but if there is an allergy to any of the components, this does not change anything.

• Gel deodorants. In general, they also belong to the roller category, and distinguish them in a separate class for the reason that the consistency of the substance is thicker here. Due to the fact that the gel contains less water, when it comes into contact with the skin, it dries much faster, which means it stains clothes much less. For reasons unknown to us, such products are much more widely represented in the male segment.

• Hard sticks. Deodorants of this type are usually close to antiperspirants - at least they are also able to create a film on the surface of the skin that prevents sweat or at least significantly reduces it. Despite the pronounced severity of the expected effect, we have already examined above how this can be dangerous.

• Crystals. This type of deodorant, also related to antiperspirants, is still quite rare and seems very original, because in fact it is just a piece of alunite (alum stone).

Such crystals are extremely harmful to the life of malodorous bacteria. Since crystalline deodorant does not contain any additional additives, it is considered environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic and safe, and it is spent very economically.

The predominant share of modern hyped brands of deodorants and antiperspirants leave due to mass character. Mass, as a rule, is not very expensive, otherwise popular love cannot be obtained, and an attempt to save on production, as we can see above, often leads to the inclusion of highly doubtful components in the substance. For this reason, many of the manufacturers listed below will seem unfamiliar to the average reader.

For the same reason, we did not submit manufacturers in the form of a rating with a distribution of places - it is rather difficult to evaluate safety without reference to efficiency. We can only say with confidence that the products of all brands below are completely safe (with the exception of a possible allergy to the components of the deodorant), and you just have to choose for yourself the option that will appeal more than others.

• CitrusWeleda. The Swiss aerosol, as you might guess by its name, has a pronounced citrus aroma, but not because of additives, but because it consists almost entirely of essential oils of these aromatic fruits. There is absolutely nothing harmful in it - no aluminum, no preservatives, nor even flavorings or colorings.

• Vichy. The only well-known brand on our list that has good recognition thanks to intensive advertising. The French company manufactures women's products in assortment, focusing on the fact that all components are completely safe and will not even cause allergies. It is curious that the brand produces not only ordinary deodorants, but also long-acting antiperspirants (up to 7 days).

• NatureVeil. The deodorant manufactured by TianDe does not have any pleasant aroma - it does not contain a drop of perfume fragrances, therefore it is usually used in combination with eau de toilette.The principle of action of this tool is not to mask the already existing unpleasant odor, but to interfere with the vital functions of bacteria, which provoke the occurrence of such.

• Greench Quite an unusual decision for our time, since the fight against sweat is carried out by the old method - by means of dusting. The powder allows you to absorb excess moisture, which additionally protects the sweaty areas from the occurrence of diaper rash. The composition of the substance includes numerous components of natural origin, giving it a light etheric aroma. The composition contains sodium and magnesium salts, but for humans they are harmless, and as part of the product they act as absorbents.

• Crystal Body Deodorant Stick. Alunite-based deodorant (however, like most of the remedies presented here) has a complex effect - eliminates unpleasant odors in the root, counteracts the growth of bacteria, and absorbs sweat without interfering with the normal functioning of sweat glands. As a part there are no perfume fragrances, therefore the tool is positioned as not interfering with the use of your favorite perfume.

• Deonat. In general, it is a product with the same properties and based on the same components that have already been described, just manufactured by another company. However, the stick contains additional components designed to accelerate the restoration of the skin after any mechanical damage. In the case of armpits, this is a very useful addition, since most people prefer to shave their hair there and are often cut during the procedure.

The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a deodorant and not only is that any manufacturer is trying to advertise themselves and show their products on the best side, even if there are no objective reasons for this. All the big words written on the label next to the name or voiced in commercials is a slogan and nothing more. Hearing that some deodorant is recognized as "number one" in its segment, ask who recognized it as such, and if it was the competent authority, why its name is not mentioned in the advertisement.

For a person who is keenly interested in the safety of the drugs used, mandatory will be the recommendation to study the composition of an unfamiliar deodorant before buying. The first time will be difficult, but over time you will get used to it, and most of the ingredients will become familiar to you.

This is especially true for pregnant women, whose body is hypersensitive to allergens, even if the allergy has never been shown before. Again, some supplements, getting into the blood, can have a very negative effect on the fetus, which so far is completely defenseless before their exposure.

When choosing a completely natural deodorant without “chemistry”, you should understand that all the outstanding achievements of the modern world are connected precisely with the chemical industry, and not with the miraculous forces of nature. A completely harmless product will not harm your health, but will not protect against sweat as a synthetic analogue could do.

Primarily, a deodorant, and even completely from natural components, does not protect you from wet armpits in any way - you will get rid of an unpleasant smell, but nothing more. In addition, even the best deodorant can not work for at least a day, not to mention longer periods, without repeated application.

For this reason, a natural deodorant, to give a full sense of cleanliness and freshness, should be used 2-3 times a day, and even then in the company of a two-time daily shower, otherwise you may not notice a special effect.

Medical advice on choosing a deodorant can be found in the next video.