Everyday before we head outside, we apply deodorant to prevent our body odor from spreading. Deodorants keep us fresh and give us the confidence we need when approaching others.
Aren’t all deodorants the same? We may think that, but most adverts do not focus on what is in the product itself. They focus on the effect it can have when applied, like attracting the opposite sex for example. When we buy deodorant, do we focus on the ingredients or the smell more? It is safe to assume when we buy fragrant products, we focus on the smell.
Spray and Roll On
There are two different types of deodorant, spray and roll on. We have our personal preferences when it comes to selecting the type. For many like myself, I choose to use spray as it is fast, flexible and flamboyant. However many choose roll on because it is more effective, direct, compact and doesn’t leave any white marks like a spray does. Should we worry about what type of deodorant we are using? Or is there a bigger problem that we haven’t considered yet.
Those with sensitive skin and breathing problems like asthma will understand the challenge of finding a deodorant that works for them. It needs to compatible with their condition. I have eczema and have gone through many different types of deodorant with mixed results. During my trial and error peroid, I didn’t consider an important element when selecting deodorants to use; the ingredients.
In the 1Source system, we currently have over 1000 deodorants in our system that analyses their ingredients. Let us have a look at some of the products I have used before and how they fair.
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You can see from the information gathered by 1Source.com, all of my deodorants are on the highest Potential Risk Index rating of 10. The key ingredient that is highlighted by the system is Butane, which is found in all of the products bar one (Adidas). All the other ingredients are generally safe or acceptable, apart from Parfum which is the fragrance.
What is Butane?
Butane is a gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. It is highly flammable, colorless, easily liquefied gases that quickly vaporize at room temperature.
Safety and Hazards
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336)
- May cause genetic defects (H340)
- May cause cancer (H350)
Potential Health Concerns
- Cranial Nerve Diseases (PubMed ID:12635524)
Alternative Products
There are more organic sprays that do not use Brutane as an active ingredient. Alternatively, roll on deodorant tend to be better alternative but we all have our preferences as stated before. So what deodorants are there that are safer in terms of ingredients for us? We can use 1Source to compile a list for us.
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1Source View
We are not suggesting to change your products because of one harmful ingredient. Our goal is to educate and give alternative solutions. Those with sensitive skin should take in consideration the deodorant they are using could be a trigger to flare ups. Knowledge is power.