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Is the antiperspirant type deodorant bad for you?
I have heard that the antiperspirant type deodorant can be bad for you because it basically clogs your pores of the underarm not allowing it to sweat which is a natural cooling process. Is it bad? I currently go with just the straight deodorant from Old Spice. I have also noticed when using the antiperspirant, that it is hard to wash off in the shower. I can feel the residue of it stuck to my underarms.
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I found a disconcerting article which talks about studies which speak of a possible link between aluminum-containing antiperspirants and breast cancer as well as Alzheimer's disease.
It has to do with the aluminum and various other compounds in the antiperspirant accumulating in the brain and body.
For more information check out the article I've linked below.
It has to do with the aluminum and various other compounds in the antiperspirant accumulating in the brain and body.
For more information check out the article I've linked below.
Just a heads up, that link has pop ups and is ad heavy!
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Sorry about that; I have Firefox with AdBlock Plus and don't see the majority of ads, so I didn't get bombarded by 'em.
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Antiperspirant is really only bad for you if you cover your body with it. If your body can't cool itself from under your arms you just sweat more in another area to compensate. If antiperspirants were dangerous they would have much more noticeable warning labels.
It shouldn't matter that it is harder to wash off because it is designed to stay on your body.
It shouldn't matter that it is harder to wash off because it is designed to stay on your body.
Antiperspirant Use Can Increase Your Breast Cancer Risk.
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articles.mercola.com
articles.mercola.com
As you stated, it will block your pores.. You will continue to sweat the same amount however... You'll just sweat more from other parts of your body. This may result in increased acne, especially if you're in your teens. I've never used it and have been using baby powder and/or old spice....
I like using unscented stick deodorants - less harsh on the skin.. Speedstick is pref- but can be hard to find for some reason
Most deodorants have bad chemicals in them. Go to a health food store and grab something that has organic ingredients. I use nourish from Sensibility Soaps. http://www.sensibilitysoaps.com/
Please elaborate on what the bad chemicals are in them.
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