It is possible that we are preparing our baby after his daily shower or we take advantage of the rush to comb his hair with cologne. We might think that a few drops of perfume or spray on your hair will help to comb better, but is it really the best solution?
Not all fragrances are created equal and hair deserves tender loving care. In addition, at these ages, your scalp still requires more control than ever.
increases dryness
Technically, it’s not the worst thing you can do to your hair, but it’s not the best either. The cologne or perfume has the potential to damage the hair. You have to take into account what ingredients are inside the perfume. Most perfumes and body mists are made with strong alcohols , such as ethyl alcohol, and heavy synthetic fragrances. Ethyl alcohol can have a drying effect on skin and hair. For this reason, many cosmetics choose to use other alcohols in their formulas. However, untreated dryness can cause long-term damage, such as breakage, split ends, and frizz.
Although we’ll want to stay away from ethyl and isopropyl alcohols, fatty alcohols add moisture and lubrication to hair shafts. So we could choose cetyl, sterilized or cetearyl alcohol to cologne our son.
It does not smell good
The chemicals and synthetic fragrances in the cologne can damage the hair of children and babies. Studies show they contain harsh chemicals that have been linked to male genital birth defects and altered pregnancy outcomes in animals. Diethyl phthalate found in perfumes is also of great concern due to its adverse health effects.
Synthetic fragrances can strip natural oils from the hair and scalp. This causes tangles and frizz, which makes hair look straw-colored. If they have dandruff, it can make itching and flaking worse.
In addition, we can think that the application of the colony could mask the natural smell. However, it’s also quite possible that it mixes with your natural body odor and makes your hair smell quite different. Babies, especially, do not need fragrances to hide their smell, since they hardly sweat or have a strong smell. It is better to keep them away from any fragrance to avoid allergies in the future. The same happens with children, with proper daily hygiene is enough.
