6 Alternatives to Toxic Deodorants


By Natural SolutionsWhy most deodorants stinkand six alternatives that work. Of all our daily grooming habits, swiping a deodorant stick or squirting antiperspirant under our arms may be the one we dare not neglect. Hot yoga classes and subway etiquette practically demand it. But when it comes to choosing a BO buster, we should care just as much about how it affects us as it does othersand that means avoiding the harmful ingredients many deodorants contain.Why? Unlike soaps or shampoos, these cosmetics are not rinsed off, says Philippa Darbre, breast cancer researcher at the University of Reading in England. The entire application is left on the skin each time, allowing for the accumulation of chemicals in the underarm and upper breast area.The sensitive skin in these areas eventually absorbs this chemical overloadsome of which is toxicinto the underlying tissue, where it can wreak havoc in the body.Beware of these primary offenders:Aluminum compounds
Found only in antiperspirants, aluminum zirconium and aluminum chlorohydrate work by blocking pores that release sweat. Aluminum, like other heavy metals, may interfere with the ability of estrogen receptors to correctly process the hormone.Propylene glycol
Because this ingredient functions as a penetration enhancer, it can be more harmful when paired with other chemical additives. The ingredienteven in concentrations as low as 2 percentprovokes skin irritation in some people, yet manufacturers can create a product with 50 percent propylene glycol content. Believe it or not, youre likely to find this in many natural deodorants.Triclosan
Used as an antibacterial agent and preservative, triclosan reacts with tap water to create chloroform gas, a potential carcinogen. Triclosan also exhibits endocrine-disrupting properties in marine animalswhich should concern everyone because it also has s! hown up in human breast milk and blood.Steareths
Usually listed with a number (like steareth-15), these additives come from a cheap process that makes harsh ingredients more mild. The process (known as ethoxylation) produces carcinogenic 1,4-dioxanes during manufacturing.Next: Safer Alternatives
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