Have you made the switch? Non toxic deodorant is without aluminum, fragrance, talc, cyclomethicone, and parabens to name a few. The purpose of going non toxic is to allow your body to continue the healthy detox process of sweating while absorbing with healthy ingredients. This process is incredibly vital to the health of your body and allows for the built in mechanisms to take its course. Most regular deodorants you would find contain aluminum which is suggested to cause a whole host of neurological issues. “Inhaling aluminum via vapor (shower) has been shown to increase your risk for Alzheimer’s by as much as 300%.”- (Cabral, 17). When we use a deodorant that is filled with aluminum- we are not only allowing the heavy metal of aluminum to accumulate in our bodies and the axillary lymph nodes beneath the armpits: we are simultaneously halting the process of detoxing the heavy metal aluminum. Most people experience this when they first stop using their conventional deodorant and make the switch to non toxic. Your body will be relieved that all of those built up toxins surrounding the armpits are now free to be released and you can begin to smell worse for a short period. But once you make it through this detox period- you are comforted by the fact that your body is now free to do its thing and help you expel toxins!
Other harmful chemicals like talc, cyclomethicone and fragrance are very common in deodorants. Fragrance is a tricky one because most people think this just means they added some good smelly stuff to the product. In reality, fragrance is the most ambiguous ingredient because it can mean up to 3,000 different chemicals. Fragrance is also regularly called parfum, perfume, or aroma and is absolutely one to look out for. Chemicals used to make fragrance are commonly regarded as carcinogens, hormone disruptors, and neurotoxins. You can find fragrance in just about every product in your home if you have not gone through and swapped out products yet. Talc has been hinted at increasing risk of cancer and organ system toxicity and cyclomethicone has shown to be harmful to reproductive and developmental systems, causing endocrine disruption, organ system toxicity, and more. I share this information not to fear monger- but to EMPOWER you to take back your health!
Are you ready to make the swap? Beautycounter has formulated an aluminum-free deodorant that works and is made in a beautiful sustainable package so you only need to buy the refill when you run out. I especially love their coconut scented one because it smells like a vacation and it leaves my armpits feeling dry and smelling good!
Sources-
The Rain Barrel Effect, Dr Stephen Cabral
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