Bionsen – your questions answered
1. What is the difference between an anti-perspirant and a deodorant?
Many people think that anti-perspirants and deodorants are the same thing, but they’re not.
Anti-perspirants work by blocking the sweat gland, physically preventing sweating to keep you dry. No sweat means no odour. Most anti-perspirants contain ingredients called aluminium salts, typically listed as aluminium chloride on the back of the bottle. The main way in which these salts work is by dissolving in sweat to create a thin gel coating that covers over the sweat glands. This coating reduces the amount of sweat released onto the surface of the skin for a number of hours after the antiperspirant is applied.
Deodorants work differently – they allow you to sweat, but prevent odours by including antiseptic agents that kill the bacteria that cause bad smells. They usually include a fragrance. Because they don’t interfere with sweating, a natural cooling and detoxifying process, deodorants are preferable. They can be used under the arm or all over the body to control body odour.
2. If Bionsen deodorants don’t use aluminium chloride, which ingredient has been used instead?
We haven’t substituted aluminium chloride 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.
3. What are the Japanese spa minerals in Bionsen deodorants?
As well as being aluminium-free, Bionsen deodorants contain vital Japanese spa minerals,
which help to keep the skin healthy. Key among these are the trace elements zinc, copper and manganese. For centuries the Japanese have recognised the health-giving properties of these minerals. The highest concentrations of these minerals are found in the volcanic spas of Japan, known as ‘ONSEN’. Today the Japanese continue the ancient tradition of bathing in these spas, nourishing the skin with the precious minerals it craves.
4. Will Bionsen deodorants keep me dry?
Bionsen deodorants are 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.
5. Can Bionsen deodorants be used on sensitive skin?
The Bionsen range of deodorants has been exhaustively tested by the dermatological
clinic of the University of Sienna and the Thermal Study Centre of Tokyo to ensure that the range can be used even by those with the most sensitive skin.
As Bionsen is a 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. Additionally, 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.
6. Are Bionsen deodorants tested on animals?
The finished products have not been used in animal testing for assessing products performance, levels of toxicity and safety, in full accordance with the rules laid down in European Directive 2003/15/EC.
If we still haven’t answered your question, please contact Helen at Customer Services: Helen@acdoco.com