Modern hygiene rules prescribe the daily and frequent use of not only soap, but also many other hygiene products. Among them, a worthy place is occupied by deodorants and antiperspirants, which are almost impossible to do without. Together with help and a quick solution to sweating problems, they often cause significant harm. Allergy to deodorant is a fairly common phenomenon, these funds are entirely composed of chemically synthesized components. How the skin and body of an individual person will react is known only in practice.
Influencers
Manufacturers massively offer two types of sweat products - deodorants and antiperspirants. According to the principle of action, they have differences and long-term consequences from frequent use. Deodorant is the most popular among consumers. The use of the product is due to the ease of application and efficiency. Action is based on the principleneutralization of a smell of sweat at the expense of components. At the same time, sweating does not decrease, and during the day the effect of the remedy gradually disappears.
Deodorant composition can contain dozens of ingredients, but alcohol is always the main active ingredient. It has a sanitizing effect, neutralizing bacteria, and is a provocateur of allergic reactions, which occurs due to irritation of the skin.
As an alternative to alcohol, some manufacturers produce deodorants based on triclosan. This ingredient has a negative effect on respiratory function, the thyroid gland and also causes allergies, in some countries the component is prohibited. Farnesol has a less harmful effect on the skin. The substance is an extract from natural oils, in particular sandalwood oil. If you want to buy a safe product, you should buy one that contains farnesol.
Antiperspirants
People with excessive sweating prefer to purchase antiperspirants that block the very possibility of fluid secretion. The action is based on the reaction of aluminum s alts, which are part of the product, with sweat. Aluminum s alts do not harm the body, but constant use is fraught with blockage of the sweat ducts, which can lead to oncological diseases (breast cancer).
Manufacturers and then found an alternative - zirconium s alts. To date, their effect on the human body has not been studied, but since the mechanism of action remains the same, we can say thathe alth damage still intact.
Issue Forms
The huge variety of deodorants speaks not only of the variety of brands, manufacturers, but also of the large number of forms of release. At the present stage, the following types are mass-produced:
- Aerosol.
- Gel.
- Stick.
- Cream.
- Liquid.
- Powder.
In the vast majority of cases, the manufacturer will assure the buyer of the safety of the purchased product by making an appropriate inscription on the package. In Russia, unfortunately, there are no uniform standards or rules for the use of the term "hypoallergenic". Therefore, only on the conscience of the manufacturer lies such a wording. No research or testing has been done on this.
Label to help
Allergy to deodorant can occur in everyone, currently there are no absolutely safe means of sweat, but you can minimize the risks. A negative reaction can be caused by any component, not just the main active ingredient. People with a tendency to allergic reactions should carefully study the label. A common irritant is perfume fragrance, designed to mask the smell of sweat.
A powerful fragrance added to the aerosol not only gets to the required place, but is also inhaled, settles on the mucous membranes. It can cause shortness of breath, an asthma attack, rashes on the body, eye irritation, swelling of the nasopharynx and other troubles. Information about which agent is used forsmell improvement, not always indicated on the label, the manufacturer has the right to keep the secret of the product formula.
Deodorants in the form of sticks, gels or rollers contain parabens to maintain their shape and extend their shelf life, which provoke a weakening of the immune system and a tendency to atopy. Also, these agents accumulate in the body and "shoot" oncological diseases. When choosing a product, you should pay attention to the expiration date (up to 1 year), in this case, the amount of preservatives is minimized.
No parabens but allergic
The inscription "without parabens" should exclude their presence in the composition, but this does not mean the absence of preservatives. For example, many commodity producers have found an equally harmful alternative - phenoxyethanol. It is included in the top 10 allergens and causes irritation of the skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system, and is banned or restricted for use in many countries. If we consider which product will be the least safe, then it will be a deodorant in the form of a spray, since all the contents are in a spray can, where there is no access to air, and there is also no direct contact with the skin.
Today, most consumers are actively mastering products based on natural ingredients, where essential oils, plant extracts, and algae are added as unpleasant odor maskers. These components cause no less irritation and also threaten he alth.
Before you buy a product marked "bio", you should familiarize yourself withcontents and check the reaction of the skin to the components. This is done simply - a very small amount of the product or any ingredient must be applied to the area of the back of the elbow and observe the skin reaction during the day. At the slightest sign of irritation, stop using.
Common Truths
Allergic rash on the body in an adult from the use of deodorants occurs at any age. But there are risk groups - these are women who have crossed the 40-year mark and children who have entered the puberty period. These categories of patients are distinguished by hypersensitive skin and the active use of deodorants or antiperspirants, due to changes in hormonal levels and the activity of the sweat glands caused by this. Experts recommend using hypoallergenic soaps and plain water more often to maintain cleanliness, as well as choosing the safest products to neutralize the smell of sweat.
Allergy to deodorant is caused by another elementary factor - the use of expired products. Since the product consists entirely of chemical elements, their decay is predicted up to one day. The components oxidize, enter into new reactions, which creates a completely different product that provokes big problems. Do not buy products of unknown origin or expired.
Signs of Allergy
Purchasing an antiperspirant, no one can predict whether an allergy to deodorant will occur. The most common remedyselected individually, by trial and error.
Clinical manifestations of an adverse reaction are the following:
- Local reactions of the epidermis in areas treated with a deodorant, most often irritation of the armpits.
- Allergic dermatitis, may appear after 12-48 hours when exposed to sunlight.
- Quincke's edema, shortness of breath or urticaria may be felt in a few minutes or within a few hours after using the remedy.
It is impossible to predict exactly how the reaction of the skin and the body as a whole will look. The manifestation may be redness of the epidermis, swelling, temperature, the appearance of small nodules filled with liquid in places where the deodorant was applied. The use of the product can also provoke itching, burning, not only locally, but also far beyond the treated area. Symptoms worsen with repeated use and symptoms worsen.
Urticaria
Allergies to deodorant are most commonly seen in the form of hives. The reaction looks like a chaotic rash on the skin in the form of blisters filled with serous fluid, of irregular shape and different sizes. The rash is accompanied by severe itching and increased temperature of the epidermis in places of localization.
Sometimes the body's reactivity is accompanied by aggravating manifestations:
- Respiratory tract irritation - sneezing, itchy nose, inflammation of the lacrimal glands (lacrimation), difficultybreath.
- Vomiting, diarrhea, constant nausea.
- Upper airway edema may cause difficulty swallowing.
In especially severe cases, a person may experience Quincke's edema, which is expressed in the rapid and acute swelling of the mucous membranes, subcutaneous fatty tissue. External manifestation is a significant increase in body volume, swelling in the larynx leads to suffocation.
Hives tend to show up within 10-15 minutes of using an irritating agent, which is often a deodorant. The use of even the usual sweat remedy should be discontinued in the future.
Treatment
Don't despair if you're allergic to deodorant. What to do in this case?
Need:
- Wash off with warm soapy water.
- Refuse the use of deodorants for the period of diagnosis and treatment.
- See a doctor to determine the allergen.
- Follow expert recommendations when choosing a sweat product.
The doctor, depending on the degree of reaction, will recommend taking antihistamines, sometimes corticosteroids. Strengthen therapy will help anti-allergic ointment for the skin of the pharmaceutical series. What medications to use, the allergist must decide, self-medication can harm.
Using folk remedies, you should also show prudence, especially for people with a hereditary tendency to atopy. Among plants, there are many oilsallergens. In case of active manifestation of allergic reactions (Quincke's edema, severe urticaria, anaphylactic shock, etc.), it is urgent to call an emergency team.
Prevention
It is easier to avoid the disease than to treat the consequences for a long time, this postulate also applies to cases when an allergy to deodorant occurs. What to do in order to maintain he alth and at the same time use the entire arsenal of modern hygiene products? It is worth following simple rules:
- Check the label carefully for harmful ingredients.
- Do not use expired funds.
- Favor products with simple formulas and few ingredients.
- Avoid products that contain accumulative components (not excreted from the body), when you get a severe injury to the internal organs, no one will be able to guess what caused a serious illness.
- Before using deodorant, it is worth conducting a trial daily test, in the absence of a negative reaction, feel free to apply.
It is possible to do without deodorants in the modern world, but it is unlikely to be justified. With a huge number of manufacturers and lines of deodorants, it is always possible to find a safe option, you just have to give the process some time.
