Deodorants and antiperspirants have come under heavy fire in the last few years for containing toxins and chemicals that are seriously hazardous to our health. But just how harmful are they and what makes natural deodorant so much better? Here are 3 reasons and benefits of switching to natural deodorant:

Aluminum.

Perhaps the most well-known of the toxins in conventional deodorants, aluminum is used as an antiperspirant, clogging up your pores to keep you from sweating. And while armpits drier than the Sahara might sound nice, the hormone disruption and other health issues linked to aluminum do not.

Besides, you need to sweat. It’s your body’s way of eliminating toxins, excess salt, and other waste. An aluminum-free deodorant allows you to sweat all that out, and enjoy the health and beauty benefits linked to perspiration.

Parabens & Other Carcinogens.

Many conventional deodorant formulas include ingredients that are known carcinogens and have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and several types of cancer. Ethanolamine compounds are chemicals that can seep into your skin and affect your liver and kidneys. Although banned in Europe, these toxins are still widely distributed in many American products, including conventional deodorant.

Synthetic Fragrance.

Move over secondhand smoke, the synthetic fragrance is the new you – and personal care products are rife with the stuff. Normally derived from petrochemicals, synthetic fragrances in deodorant are used to cover up odor and are a cause for serious concern. Because fragrance recipes are considered a trade secret, companies are not required to disclose them. That means any number of chemicals could be hiding behind that one little word on the ingredient list, including endocrine disruptors like phthalates and other substances directly linked to cancer.

But buyer beware – many ‘natural’ deodorants contain synthetic fragrance. So, look for a formula that is made only with pure essential oils, or go for an unscented option.

There’s a Natural Deodorant for Every Body.

A common misconception is that natural deodorant just doesn’t work for some people, so they continue reaching for riskier options. But we’re here to assure you, there is a formula for everybody. Switching to natural deodorant is easy (and effective) if you do it right. It’s about finding the right one for you and sticking it out through the detox process.

With continued use, a truly effective natural deodorant will gradually reduce sweating (no aluminum necessary) and leave you feeling fresh with ingredients like organic arrowroot powder — all while kicking B.O. to the curb.

 

Ready to make the switch? Start here.

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