Jorge Ángel, nurse: It’s better not to apply perfume directly to your neck
An online health educator has warned users of perfume that the way they apply their product may be harmful.
Applying perfume to your neck is such a common, almost automatic gesture that few people ever think twice about it. But what many consider a simple beauty routine might not be as harmless as it seems. That’s the warning from Jorge Ángel, a nurse and health educator whose recent TikTok video has sparked both curiosity - and concern - among thousands of viewers.
“I always say you should take care of yourself without becoming obsessed,” Jorge Ángel notes before diving into the topic. His goal isn’t to alarm, but to get people thinking about the small daily habits that, over time, can have an impact on our health.
@enfermerojorgeangel ¿Te echas el perfume en el cuello? Relax, pero esto te puede interesar #salud #perfume #colonia #olor #curiosidades
♬ sonido original - Enfermero Jorge Ángel
The neck: a more sensitive area than most of us realize
The main reason for caution lies in the thyroid gland, located at the front of the neck. This gland plays a crucial role in the body: it regulates metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, and even influences mood. “The neck is a highly vascular area with very thin skin,” the nurse explains. That combination makes it easier for any substance applied directly to the skin to be absorbed and enter the bloodstream.
According to Jorge Ángel, many perfumes and colognes contain chemical compounds that, when frequently applied to this area, could act as endocrine disruptors - substances capable of interfering with normal hormonal function.
“These compounds can be absorbed by the thyroid gland and may affect how it works,” he says. While this doesn’t mean that using perfume occasionally will cause a health issue, he stresses that repeated, long‑term exposure is what should make us reconsider the habit.
The solution?
“It’s much better to spray it on your clothes - and even more so if you have sensitive skin,” he advises. This reduces direct contact with the skin and, in turn, the risk of absorbing these substances. “If we can avoid little things like this, it all adds up,” he concludes.
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