Day 29

10/4/12

Deodorant.

Part of our everyday lives, yet many people aren't aware of the hidden dangers.

What is so dangerous?

Here are the top 5 toxic chemicals.

1.) Aluminum - the primary ingredient (a metal) used in most antiperspirants. Aluminum is used to prevent sweat from escaping through the pores. It has been linked to breast cancer, prostate cancer, and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

2.) Propylene glycol- common ingredient that is used in antiperspirants/deodorants. It is a petroleum-based material that is used to soften products, a cheap way to make skin care products more easily applicable to the skin.  It is also a common ingredient in ANTIFREEZE. It can cause damage to the liver, central nervous system, and heart.

3.) Parabens - man-made preservatives found across the board in skin, hair, and beauty products.  A random sampling of 100 human urine specimens performed by the CDC showed that all 100 samples contained parabens. G.R.O.S.S.  These chemicals disrupt natural hormonal balance, leading to premature puberty in children, birth defects, and organ toxicity.

4.) Phthalates - chemicals used in deodorants/antiperspirants, cosmetics, synthetic fragrances, plastics, body care products, and medical goods.  They are linked to a higher risk of cell mutation and birth defects, as well as hormone-receptor disruption.

5.) Triclosan - common ingredient included in commercial deodorants - the part that kills odor and bacteria. It is also commonly used in antibacterial soaps, hand wipes and gels.  It is classified as a pesticide by the FDA (Terrific) . It has been labeled as a probable carcinogen by the Environmental Protection Agency.

PLEASE AVOID THESE CHEMICALS as well as any other ingredient that you can't read the name of and have never heard of.  **These chemicals not only contaminate our deodorants, but I found them in every bottle of shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, body wash, shave gel, and moisturizer that i got rid of a few months ago.  PEOPLE - check all of your products, including your TOOTHPASTE --> recipes coming in near future.  End Rant.

What can you do to protect yourself?

Find a safe alternative... assuming you don't want to be stinky all the time. 

*Tomorrow I will show you MY safe and natural alternatives.