- Deodorant: harmful ingredients for a pregnant woman
- Which deodorant to choose when you are pregnant?
Deodorant: harmful ingredients for a pregnant woman
First harmful ingredient that comes to mind when we talk about antiperspirant deodorant: aluminum salts!
Very often present in hygiene products against perspiration, they reduce sweating by tightening the pores of the skin. The other side of the coin: they are suspected of playing a role in the appearance of breast cancer (for women) and of being neurotoxic (for babies).
They enter the body even more easily if the skin is shaved or irritated, which is often the case in the armpits. They are indicated in the list of ingredients under the following names: Aluminum chlorohydrate, Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate, Aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrate.
Also keep in your sights parabens (which disrupt hormonal balance), phthalates (which increase the penetration capacity of products), triclosan (a powerful anti-bacterial, but also an endocrine disruptor), and alcohol (irritating to the skin).
Let's not forget an ingredient that is not normally harmful to an adult, but which can be dangerous for a small, developing fetus: essential oils !
Certain essential oils, such as Palmarosa, noble laurel or geranium essential oil, are particularly effective in combating perspiration, and are therefore often included in natural or organic deodorants .
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Be wary, because the essential oils, very concentrated and very powerful, pass the skin barrier and reach the blood in a few minutes. From there, they spread throughout the body and can cross the placenta, and harm the baby's proper development.
The easiest ? Avoid them for nine months and while breastfeeding , and favor products that clearly display the words “without essential oils”.
To learn more about the subject, do not hesitate to consult our article on ingredients not recommended during pregnancy. Daylily products meet a strict formulation charter, so that you, future mothers, can take care of yourself in complete safety and peace of mind!
Which deodorant to choose when you are pregnant?
Don't worry, there are solutions to keep your armpits dry and feeling fresh and clean all day long!
Little tip to act in advance and limit perspiration during pregnancy: choose loose clothing , made of cotton, linen, wool or silk, and avoid synthetic fibers which tend to promote sweating by preventing the skin from breathing.
During pregnancy, certain natural products can help regulate excessive sweating.
You can opt, for example, for certain hydrosols (also called floral waters): for example, witch hazel hydrosol is astringent and tightens pores, and thus limits perspiration in a natural way. Laurel hydrosol cleanses and refreshes. These two floral waters, in addition to being effective and completely harmless, are also very affordable!
Why not take the opportunity to try baking soda , this product that can do everything and which also has the ability to slow down perspiration and limit bad odors. Choose it food grade with very fine grains, and apply it in a very thin layer under the armpits. Talc works on the same principle and can also be a very good ally to regulate excessive sweating while waiting for baby!
To summarize: during pregnancy, there is no question of going without deodorant, especially as sweating can increase under the action of hormones.
If you choose your deodorant in a supermarket, pharmacy or even on the internet, whether in a stick, spray or roll-on, avoid ingredients that could impact baby's health and be on the lookout for mentions: without salts. aluminum / alcohol-free / paraben-free / and without essential oils.
You also have the option of turning to 100% natural products , such as certain floral waters, which are guaranteed to be safe for you and your baby!
