Random News - Deodorants and antiperspirants are probably the most detractive cosmetic products.
I remember, for example, that actress Cameron Diaz revolutionized social networks and the media by saying that she had not used them for twenty years because "they were bad and kept the bad smell."
I remember, for example, that actress Cameron Diaz revolutionized social networks and the media by saying that she had not used them for twenty years because "they were bad and kept the bad smell."
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But it was mostly a few years ago when they started circulating chain e-mails alerting women that using deodorant caused breast cancer, which the message made a dent. It warned of both the parabens and the aluminum salts of antiperspirants.
The truth is that although there are different studies that have suggested this, there are also others who discard it, so this relationship can not be confirmed. However, the US National Cancer Institute states that "more research is needed to specifically examine whether the use of deodorants or antiperspirants can cause the accumulation of parabens and aluminum compounds in breast tissue. Also, it is necessary to investigate to determine if these chemicals can alter the DNA of some cells or cause other changes in the cells of the breast that can result in cancer of breast ".
The truth is that I have luck and hardly sudo, nor in the hottest days. Only when I do intense sport and still it is very little. To me, sweat has only been a problem in moments of nerves and when we had the brilliant idea of visiting the jungle of Yucatan, in Mexico, in the month of August.
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Nonetheless, I used an antiperspirant deodorant for many years. I did it because I trusted the brand (and I still trust), I liked the fragrance and I did not know sincerely that there were deodorants that were not antiperspirants. One day the pharmacist told me that if I did not have excess sweat problems, I'd better pick one that was only deodorant and I've been doing it ever since.
I also do not use them with parabens, but mainly because it is an area where I have had many dermatitis for some years and now I always choose the specials for sensitive skin, which usually no longer contain them. Even so, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology states that parabens are weak sensitizers, so the risk of provoking an allergic reaction is low.
If you prefer to avoid parabens and do not need an antiperspirant deodorant, it is easy, since there are 'parabens' and 'without aluminum' in almost all brands and usually indicated clearly on the label.
But there are people who sweat a lot and antiperspirants can be of great help. If it is your case, it is best to go to the dermatologist so that you can indicate which is the most appropriate treatment for you and resolve any doubts you may have.
Anyway, I contacted the dermatologist Gemma Márquez, from IDERMA, the Institute of Advanced Dermatology of Barcelona, to know what to take into account, in general, when choosing a product or another.
• Deodorant or antiperspirant? "The antiperspirant controls and reduces the production and release of sweat to the skin. The deodorant only neutralizes the bad odor thanks to the presence of antibacterial substances. If there is not an excessive sweating problem, using a deodorant is the most appropriate. "
• Necessary requirement? "We must make sure that the product is dermatologically tested. Even so, any cosmetic can produce adverse reactions in the skin like irritations or eczema ".
• Ingredients to Avoid? "In patients with dermatitis whose threshold of irritation is very low, it is preferable to avoid products with alcohol. Also in these patients aluminum salts can cause irritation, itching, peeling ... so it is not highly recommended. For this there are products formulated specifically for sensitive skin, which contain less alcohol and less fragrance, and can also incorporate some emollient oils to relieve and soften the skin.
• Spray, yes or no? "There are spray deodorant formats suitable for sensitive and non-alcoholic skins. However, it is true that the format in bar or cream less irritates the skin. "
Finally, I asked Dr. Gemma Marquez for the alum stone, which I do not know if you remembered it became fashionable some time ago as a natural deodorant. "It is a volcanic stone composed of aluminum sulfate and potassium sulfate, components with astringent, antibacterial and healing properties. The alum stone is effective, but the active antiperspirant ingredients that contain the deodorants on the market usually have a greater astringent action. It is very suitable for sensitive skin. "
Nonetheless, I used an antiperspirant deodorant for many years. I did it because I trusted the brand (and I still trust), I liked the fragrance and I did not know sincerely that there were deodorants that were not antiperspirants. One day the pharmacist told me that if I did not have excess sweat problems, I'd better pick one that was only deodorant and I've been doing it ever since.
I also do not use them with parabens, but mainly because it is an area where I have had many dermatitis for some years and now I always choose the specials for sensitive skin, which usually no longer contain them. Even so, the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology states that parabens are weak sensitizers, so the risk of provoking an allergic reaction is low.
If you prefer to avoid parabens and do not need an antiperspirant deodorant, it is easy, since there are 'parabens' and 'without aluminum' in almost all brands and usually indicated clearly on the label.
But there are people who sweat a lot and antiperspirants can be of great help. If it is your case, it is best to go to the dermatologist so that you can indicate which is the most appropriate treatment for you and resolve any doubts you may have.
Anyway, I contacted the dermatologist Gemma Márquez, from IDERMA, the Institute of Advanced Dermatology of Barcelona, to know what to take into account, in general, when choosing a product or another.
• Deodorant or antiperspirant? "The antiperspirant controls and reduces the production and release of sweat to the skin. The deodorant only neutralizes the bad odor thanks to the presence of antibacterial substances. If there is not an excessive sweating problem, using a deodorant is the most appropriate. "
• Necessary requirement? "We must make sure that the product is dermatologically tested. Even so, any cosmetic can produce adverse reactions in the skin like irritations or eczema ".
• Ingredients to Avoid? "In patients with dermatitis whose threshold of irritation is very low, it is preferable to avoid products with alcohol. Also in these patients aluminum salts can cause irritation, itching, peeling ... so it is not highly recommended. For this there are products formulated specifically for sensitive skin, which contain less alcohol and less fragrance, and can also incorporate some emollient oils to relieve and soften the skin.
• Spray, yes or no? "There are spray deodorant formats suitable for sensitive and non-alcoholic skins. However, it is true that the format in bar or cream less irritates the skin. "
Finally, I asked Dr. Gemma Marquez for the alum stone, which I do not know if you remembered it became fashionable some time ago as a natural deodorant. "It is a volcanic stone composed of aluminum sulfate and potassium sulfate, components with astringent, antibacterial and healing properties. The alum stone is effective, but the active antiperspirant ingredients that contain the deodorants on the market usually have a greater astringent action. It is very suitable for sensitive skin. "
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