Whenever you buy a deodorant or any similar product to apply to your skin, read its contents before you get it. Usually the print is very small on the label. If you can’t read fine print, ask the store owner to read it aloud for you. This is a critical issue as anything you apply to your skin is likely to be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. So you can see that the contents of a product that are harmful to your blood can be deadly.
Avoid the following 7 ingredients in deodorant:
1). Aluminum is absorbed by the skin and accumulates in the body. Alzheimer’s disease has been shown to be associated with aluminum.
2). All types of parabens are derived from a toxic petrochemical derivative called toluene. It is toxic if inhaled or swallowed and is harmful if it comes in contact with the skin.
3). A skin irritant known as Triclosan causes contact dermatitis. It can kill both harmful and healthy bacteria. It may consist of contaminants that are carcinogenic. The FDA has classified it as a pesticide.
4). If the talc consists of asbestiform fibers, it is carcinogenic. The amount of asbestiform fibers in cosmetic grade talc is not regulated. If talc is one of the ingredients, it is not possible to know if it contains asbestiform fibers.
5). Propylene glycol is rapidly absorbed through the skin. Causes allergic reactions. Propylene glycol can damage the liver or kidneys.
6). Silica, a skin irritant, can be contaminated with crystalline quartz, which is carcinogenic.
7). Steareth-n (n means any number like 100), is derived from a vegetable but is reactive with ethylene oxide, which is a human carcinogen.
Select only deodorants that contain natural preservatives such as bioflavonoids and lichens, deionized or distilled water, herbs or herbal extracts, green tea, aloe vera, baking soda, essential oils, and vegetable glycerin.
Caution: Plant extracts may contain propylene glycol, aluminum, and parabens. Few herbs are free of aluminum and parabens or other synthetic preservatives unless extracted as vegetable glycerin. Always confirm that the deodorants you buy are free of harmful chemicals.