Researchers have found that two per cent of the population have a
genetic variant that means they do not suffer from under arm body
odour yet more three quarters of them continue to use scents.
The 'cultural norm' in Britain is to use deodorant every day whether body odour is a problem or not, the researchers said. Where as elsewhere in the world most people with the genetic variant are aware that they do not smell and do not use deodorant, they said. According to Euromonitor, the deodorant industry was worth £604m in 2011, representing a potential saving of over £12m to the two per cent of UK adults who don’t produce underarm odour if they shunned deodorants. Many people do not need deodorants . Only around five per cent of people do produce body odour do not use deodorant, the researches suggested. The gene variant is known as ABCC11 and the study authors said that the consistency of earwax is a good indication of those who have it.People who have dry earwax as opposed to sticky earwax are highly likely to have the ABCC11 variant and therefore do not produce under arm body odour. Almost 50% of cosmetics containing ethoxylated surfactants were found to contain dioxane. See Ethoxylated surfactants
From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): - 1,4-Dioxane may exert its effects through inhalation, skin absorption and ingestion
- 1,4-Dioxane is listed as a carcinogen.
- Effects of overexposure: 1,4-dioxane is an eye and mucous membrane irritant, primary skin irritant, central nervous system depressant, nephrotoxin, and hepatotoxin.
- Acute exposure causes irritation, headache, dizziness, and narcosis. Chronic inhalation exposure can produce damage to the liver and kidneys, and blood disorders.
- Medical condition aggravated by exposure preclude from exposure those individuals with disease of the blood, liver kidneys, central nervous system, and those susceptible to dermatitis
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol)Toxic, causes allergic contact dermatitis. See Nitrosating agents
Alcohol, Isopropyl (SD-40)A very drying and irritating solvent and dehydrator that strips your skin's natural acid mantle, making us more vulnerable to bacteria, moulds and viruses. It is made from propylene, a petroleum derivative. It may promote brown spots and premature aging of skin.
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES) See Anionic Surfactants, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Nitrosating Agents
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)See Anionic Surfactants, Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Nitrosating Agents
Anionic SurfactantsAnionic refers to the negative charge these surfactants have. They may be contaminated with nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic. Surfactants can pose serious health threats. They are used in car washes, as garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers - and in 90% of personal-care products that foam. They are also known as:- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
- Potassium Coco Hydrolysed Collagen
- TEA (Triethanolamine) Lauryl Sulfate
- TEA (Triethanolamine) Laureth Sulfate
- Lauryl or Cocoyl Sarcosine
- Disodium Oleamide Sulfosuccinate
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Disodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate etc
Benzalkonium ChlorideHighly toxic, primary skin irritant. See Cationic surfactants From Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS): Material is highly toxic via oral route. Effects of overexposure: mists can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, throat and mucous membranes. Avoid direct contact. Symptoms: muscular paralysis, low blood pressure, cns depression and weakness. Emergency and first aid procedures: Eyes - corrosive! Immediately wash eyes with plenty of water. Inhalation - remove person to fresh air. Give oxygen (if breathing is difficult). Call physician. Ingestion - if conscious, immediately drink large quantities of fluid to dilute and induce vomiting. Call physician.
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