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With the weather warming up, you’re probably getting out that deodorant a lot more.   But are you slowly poisoning your body?

Some gigantic problems with antiperspirant

• Antiperspirants prevent toxins accumulated in the body from being eliminated through the armpits.
• Most antiperspirants contain aluminum, which is a toxin according to the World Health Organization (WHO).  In 1993, the WHO stated “There is a suspected link between Alzheimer’s disease and the toxicity of aluminum.”
• A 2007 British study found that aluminum causes cancer in animals.  They also discovered that breast cancer patients using antiperspirant had aluminum deposits in the outer breast tissue.
• A 2006 study found that aluminum can mimic estrogen.  Chemicals that imitate estrogen were found to increase breast cancer risk.

Difference between antiperspirant and deodorant

• Antiperspirants use chemicals to block pores and prevent sweat (and also toxins in the body) from exiting.
• Deodorants allow perspiration but mask the odor and/or kill the bacteria causing the odor.  So deodorants are a much safer option than antiperspirants!

What kind of deodorant can I trust?

• Make sure there are no aluminum or parabens (also linked to breast cancer) inside.
• Avoid those with artificial colors or aromas.  Generally, if it says fragrance or perfume, it’s artificial.
• One of my favorite’s is Toms Of Maine Deodorant – natural and pure ingredients and it works.  Another good company is Aubrey Organics, and they have roll-on as well as spray deodorants.

References
- Network News and Publications, “Rub A Dub, Dub… Is Cancer in Your Tub?” Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1999.
- Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry November 2007 (This study is not yet published)
- Does Your Antiperspirant Cause Cancer?
- Does Your Antiperspirant Cause Cancer?