Health Effects
The health effects of antiperspirants are a matter of dispute regarding their extent. A small percentage of people are allergic to aluminium and may experience contact dermatitis when exposed to aluminium-containing deodorants. After using a deodorant containing zirconium, the skin may develop an allergic, axillary granuloma response. Deodorant crystals containing synthetically made potassium alum were found to be a weak irritant to the skin. Alcohol-free deodorant is available for those with sensitive skin. Aluminium is one of the few abundant elements that appears to have no beneficial function to living cells (non-essential metal). Frequent use of deodorants was associated with blood concentrations of the synthetic musk galaxolide.
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