Body splash is a type of perfume product that is intended to be used on other parts of the body besides the armpits. It is lighter in strength than cologne, generally less expensive, and can double as deodorant. Some common ingredients found in body spray include butane, isobutane, propane, alcohol, and parfum. However, some body sprays have been found to contain benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical. Some major brands of body spray include Axe, Impulse, Tag, RGX, and Old Spice.
If you are interested in making your own body spray, you can use essential oils and alcohol. A basic recipe for a 2-ounce body spray includes 1 oz. 190 proof vodka or 91% isopropyl alcohol and 24 drops of essential oil.
It is important to note that some fragrance ingredients in body sprays and other cosmetic products can be harmful. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) reports that many popular perfumes, colognes, and body sprays contain trace amounts of natural chemicals associated with hormone disruption and allergic reactions, and many substances that have not been assessed for safety in personal care products. Some undisclosed ingredients are chemicals with troubling hazardous properties or with a propensity to accumulate in human tissues. Examples include diethyl phthalate, a chemical found in 97 percent of Americans and linked to sperm damage in human epidemiological studies, and musk ketone, which concentrates in human fat tissue and breast milk.
