Why spray perfume on your neck.The expert warns

According to infectious disease specialist Matteo Bassetto, this seemingly harmless practice can be dangerous for the thyroid gland.Some studies support this fear

It's a common gesture that some people do every day, but which can be harmful to their health: spraying perfume on the neck.As infectious disease specialist Matteo Bassetti explained in a video posted on his social media account, this seemingly harmless act can prove harmful because it can interfere with the normal functioning of the thyroid.

Spraying perfume on your neck can affect your health.

It has been known for some time that certain precautions should be taken when using perfumes.It is best to avoid spraying them on parts of the body that are exposed to sunlight, for example, to avoid allergies to direct sunlight or excessive body heat.Talked about danger.

Because perfume can affect the thyroid

"Where do you spray perfume? Generally, I also put it on my neck," explains Patetti, director of the Infectious Diseases Clinic at the San Martino Hospital in Genoa, in a video.Pacetti then asks himself and also presents the question to his followers: "Is it healthy to put it there? It doesn't seem like it. Applying perfume on the neck can be more harmful than it seems, because this area is located directly above the thyroid gland, an essential organ responsible for regulating metabolism, energy, temperature and hormonal balance. In addition, the skin of the neck is poor and sensitive".glands, and therefore less protected."

A study that will show the dangers

"The neck is also an important lymphatic drainage center, as it contains important lymph nodes and vessels that filter toxins and support immune function. A study published in Environmental Health Insights - continues Bassetti citing a specific study - has highlighted the presence of endocrine disruptors in perfumed products, such as synthetic musks and phthalate derivatives. They are substances that, absorbed through the skin or inhaled, can alter hormonal action in the long term. We continueusing perfumes with pleasure, but without risks, by spraying or applying it on the wrists, on the inside of the elbow, on the neck, in the less exposed areas behind the ears, on clothes, in the hair (for those who have it)", jokes Bassetti, who does not have it.Finally, the infectious disease specialist asks that you opt for "special non-alcoholic products."

The right one

As expected, Bassetti's words did not go unnoticed.Many wonder if there really is anything to worry about.As the researchers, authors of the work cited by Bassetti, explain, endocrine disruptors are found in many personal fragrance products, especially synthetic musk and phthalate derivatives.They are substances that are absorbed or inhaled by the body through the skin.The experts report.Therefore, occasional gestures do not endanger health, but are a permanent habit that leads to cumulative exposure to certain chemical compounds.When this is added to other environmental factors, contact with phthalates from other sources (for example, water or household items or clothing full of them), we can experience hormonal imbalances and changes in metabolism.

Other risks associated with the use of perfumes

There are also other potential risks that can be encountered with the continuous use of inappropriate perfumes.For example, phototoxicity, ie consequences related to exposure to the sun after contact with potentially allergenic substances, which are also found in some perfumes.Skin reactions, even intense, can therefore be in the form of persistent spots and inflammation.In this case, any part of the body can be the subject of a reaction, although the neck - because of its position and its fragility - can be more delicate.

Pay attention to alcohol

Besides the sun, the presence of alcohol in some perfumes can also create some problems, so Matteo Basti and other doctors encourage people to prefer perfumes without alcohol.In this case, the reason has to do with the fact that this ingredient tends to dry and sensitize the skin, especially if it is often used in the same area.Finally, among the ingredients to pay attention to, there are also some essential oils that are natural on their own, such as bergamot or bitter orange, because they are famous for photo sensitivity.

Thyroid function

However, in the case of skin reactions, if they are transient phenomena, the possible effects on the thyroid gland can be more serious.As he explained, "There is an important butterfly-shaped gland at the height of the neck, that is, the thyroid gland, just at the base of the neck. Here, several essential hormones for metabolism are secreted, starting with T3 and T4, which have a direct impact on the speed at which our body uses the calories it consumes, but also the roles of the pregnancy of women related to the pregnancy andgrowth of the cardiovascular system.Dr. Isabella Gallerani, of MioDottore, also explained in several interviews how "Some ingredients in perfumes, such as phthalates, are linked to some negative health effects, including changes in hormonal balance. This is a correlation that requires further study."