The Ideal Way To Help Sensitive Skin Is Natural Deodorant And Soap Sensitive skin is a problem that millions of people across the United States and beyond battle with. It's not an easy life, as so many personal care products contain harsh cleansers, artificial scents and colors, along with other chemical ingredients that may irritate and inflame sensitive skin. For people who have sensitive skin, the need for natural deodorant soap and other such items isn't just a philosophical preference although it is not unreasonable for anyone to demand purity in the things which they apply right to their body. It is far better described as a physical need. Harsh Chemicals to Look Out For Beware if the packaging of a given deodorant or soap includes in its ingredients a nondescript "fragrance oil" or "parfum." Often causing allergenic reactions and other problems for people who have sensitive skin, these artificial scents are often times petrochemical derivatives. A gentler alternative would be any product that uses natural essential oils for its scent, although unscented products are undoubtedly safest. Triclosan is another red flag. Triclosan is included with the best of intentions in numerous hygiene products as an antibacterial agent. It is also a known skin irritant, however. Recent studies have also linked this chemical to a variety of other ailments in addition to environmental hazards. These studies indicate it's a possible endocrine disruptor, it may play a role in increasing bacterial and antibiotic resistance, and is an environmental water contaminant that has negative effects on delicate aquatic habitats. Chemical foaming agents which are often found in soaps and shampoos which are supposed to work up into a rich lather should also be avoided by people with sensitive skin. Inflammation and other irritations are caused by foaming agents such as sodium lauryl and laureth sulfate. There are alternative chemicals with fewer side-effects, for instance disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, which are gentler on the skin. Hygiene does not rely on fluffy mounds of bubbles so sensitive consumers could just acknowledge this fact. Healthy, Natural Choices Nowadays the market is flush with natural deodorant, soaps, and shampoos which make use of wholesome, often organic ingredients rather than harsh artificial chemicals. Vegetable glycerin and vegetable oils are effective bases for solid soaps, for example. Olive oil, coconut, avocado, and rose-hip oils all have positive reputations for being healthy foundations for natural soap. Essential oils chosen for their aroma-therapeutic benefits typically appear in natural personal care products, such as lemongrass, lavender, sage, chamomile, you name it. People with very sensitive skin may want to avoid even these, however, and stick with purely unscented soaps. Added scents usually are not needed in natural soaps which generally smell pleasant anyway. Individuals with sensitive skin may also want to consider some healthy foods that will help, above
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