If you’re wondering how deodorants work or how Japanese thermal spa minerals can help in your natural beauty regime, you’ll find the answers below. You can also contact us directly here.
Antiperspirants work by blocking the sweat glands to keep you dry. Most antiperspirants contain ingredients called aluminium salts, and these salts block glands to prevent sweating. Deodorants work differently, they allow you to sweat, but prevent odours by including antiseptic agents to kill the bacteria that cause bad smells.
We haven’t substituted aluminium with anything. We respect the body’s right to cool down and detoxify naturally, which means avoiding any chemicals that interfere with this process by blocking the pores.
Bionsen deodorant includes elements of zinc, copper and manganese. For centuries the Japanese have recognised the health-giving properties of these natural minerals, and even today they continue the ancient tradition of bathing in these spas.
Bionsen deodorant is designed to prevent odour-forming bacteria from growing under the arms. As such, they do not contain any ingredients to actively stop sweating, only to prevent odour.
Bionsen deodorant has been tested by the Clinic of Dermatology at the University of Sienna to ensure that the range can be used even by those with the most sensitive skin. As Bionsen is a natural mineral deodorant it will not block your sweat glands. By allowing you to perspire naturally, your body dispels any toxins that could lead to skin irritation. And because it doesn’t contain either aluminium or parabens, it is highly recommended for people who find that their normal anti-perspirant or deodorant causes skin irritation.
Bionsen products have not been tested on animals and are in full accordance with the rules laid down in European Directive 2003/15/EC.
The aluminium and parabens in antiperspirants and deodorants have been linked with breast cancer because it is believed that they can pass through the skin into the breast tissue, through absorption and nicks/irritation caused by shaving. Although there has been no proven, definite link between these chemicals and breast cancer, many women have decided to protect themselves by switching to an aluminium and paraben free deodorant. Bionsen is aluminium and paraben free, making it perfect for those worried about the links with breast cancer.
Parabens are widely used within personal care products. They are used as a preservative and help stop bacteria, fungus and microbes from growing in creams and make-up. There are concerns that absorption of parabens into the body poses a potential health risk to both men and women.
Bionsen is available to buy from Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, ASDA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and selected pharmacies.