An important question that arises in one’s mind is whether using deodorants during pregnancy is safe or not. Oftentimes, mild fragrances of a few perfumes can relieve you of the nausea. Over the past few years, this question has been the centre of topic for many moms-to-be. So, what is the answer to it? Well, according to some medical experts, it depends largely on the kind of perfume or deodorant you choose.
A Guide for Deodorants During Pregnancy
Perfumes/ Deodorants that are safe during pregnancy
According to the experts, you should only go for perfumes that have lesser chemical composition in them. You should rather opt for perfumes that have more natural ingredients in them. There are a number of perfumes that are made of natural extracts such as ginger or citrus. This seems to be a lot better option rather than the regular, strong scented deodorants
Perfumes/ Deodorants to be Avoided
Pregnant women are highly recommended not to use any perfume or deodorant that contain the following ingredients in them:
- Synthetic fragrances
- Parabens
- Mineral oils
- High alcohol content
- Certain chemical combinations used (chemicals like phthalate can cause skin problems, respiratory problems and hormonal problems)
Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants
Acting mechanism of both of these are a lot different, although both of them help fight body odour. The deodorant helps to fight the body odour by killing the bacteria when you sweat, which further helps in neutralizing the smell of the sweat. On the other side, the antiperspirants build a barrier between sweat glands and the skin surface. This works by closing or blocking the sweat pores, so that sweat is not released to the skin surface by the pores.
Natural Fragrances available in the market
There are a number of options for perfumes made out of natural extracts that are easily available in the market these days. There are a number of perfumes that you may find suitable for use at the time of pregnancy. These are as follows:
- Peppermint
- Ginger
- Sandal
- Lemon Grass
- Honey Apple
- Chamomile
- Rose
- Cardamom
- Citrus
- Lavender
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
- Grapefruit
- Cinnamon
- Hibiscus
- Vanilla
- Pink Amber
- Lilac
- Peach
- Balsam
- Coconut Lime
- Juniper
- Cranberry
- Lemon mint leaf
- Green tea
- Passion Fruit
- Fig
Amount of Perfumes to Be Used
- While there is complete allowance for you to use any deodorants or perfumes that are made out of natural extracts, you should still keep its usage at a moderate level and not indulge into excessive use of it.
- One thing to be kept in mind is that you should pick among the most popular perfume brand in natural perfumes and not really go for the new arrivals. Remember to make a right choice.
- It is always better to use minimal amount of perfume rather than excessive use of it while you are pregnant.
- Do not go for the experimentation method at this point of time.
Popular perfumes/Deodorants (During Pregnancy)
There are a number of perfumes and deodorants that are quite popular among pregnant women, mainly because of the mild fragrances. Given below is a list of few of the perfumes:
- Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint
Eucalyptus is one of the best options that helps to calm the nerves and elevate senses
- Bath and Body Works Orange Ginger
Do you love citrus and spicy flavours? If yes, then this one is surely for you. This is a combination of orange and ginger and you can actually not get anything better than this. However, stronger versions of citrus should be avoided, as they can sometimes lead to nausea.
- Tarte’s Maracuja Oil
Chemicals like parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfate, sodium lauryl are all a part of it.
- Bath and Body Works Lavender Chamomile
The combination of lavender with chamomile fragrance is one of the best way to relax your body.
In case you experience any of the symptoms given below, it is recommended that you contact your health care provider at the earliest, in order to seek immediate help. These symptoms are as given below:
Even if you have used a mild fragrance and you still experience any of the symptoms given below, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Be open to your doctor about any medical histories you have had earlier so as to get better results. Do not let any such things affect you or your beautiful period of pregnancy. It is vital for you and your baby to stay safe and as happy as you can.
