Are antiperspirants safe? Does aluminium in deodorant cause breast cancer? Consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid break down the science behind one of the biggest skincare myths online.
There are claims that your deodorant is dangerous everywhere, especially on social media. But what does the evidence actually say?
In this episode of After Hours Skin Clinic, Emma and Ellie explain the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, how aluminium works to reduce sweating, and whether there is any proven cancer risk (spoiler alert: there is absolutely not).
They cover:
✔ Do antiperspirants increase breast cancer risk?
✔ How much aluminium is actually absorbed through the skin
✔ Why sweating is not your body’s main way to detoxify
✔ The truth about hormone disruptors and parabens
✔ Contact dermatitis and irritation from deodorants
✔ Managing excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) safely
If you’re trying to make safe and informed skincare decisions this episode is for you.
👇 Tell us in the comments: Have you ever stopped using antiperspirant because of something you saw online?
Klira – Founded by Dr Emma Craythorne, Klira is a bespoke luxury skincare formula prescribed by dermatologists. You may hear it mentioned from time to time on the podcast and if you want to find out more head over to klira.skin
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Producer: Ella Blaxill
Series Editor: Eve Streeter
Music by Simon Elms.
This is a Raconteur Studios Production.
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