This is a question that has agitated scientists for several years: are the aluminum salts contained in antiperspirants and deodorants dangerous for health or not?
In particular, are they involved in the development of breast cancer, as has been raised by certain studies?
If several international health authorities have already answered in the negative, the Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (CSSC), an advisory committee of the European Union, issued a new opinion on the question at the end of May.
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We had already issued
an opinion in 2020
, but it only concerned spray deodorants, toothpastes and lipsticks
", recalls Christophe Rousselle, toxicologist and member of the CSSC.
After reviewing all the available scientific data (including that provided by manufacturers), the 17 independent experts considered
the use of aluminum in antiperspirants to be "
safe "...
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