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For years I've been listening to all the hype about underarm deodorants being highly toxic. The first thing I did was run to my nearest hippie pharmacy and bought me some all natural deodorant so I could free my underarm toxins.
The other day, I was purchasing my $15 pit spray and thought that if I was going to justify paying this much for deodorant, I better do some research on the subject.
Interesting enough, the American Cancer Society has made no discoveries linking the ingredient Aluminum Zirconium (anti perspirant) to cancer or Alzheimer's Disease.
The rumor buzzing around about Aluminum Zirconium is that it blocks lymph nodes from delivering toxins through the underarms and causing toxins to build up in the breast.
The hype relating to Alzheimer's disease was that Aluminum Zirconium was absorbed into the skin, working it's way through our system, and causing neurological damage. It has been reported that traces of aluminum found in the brain can cause neurological damage, but this compound can not be absorbed into the skin. The only way aluminum can be absorbed is through eating and drinking. In this case, you may want to check your food labels and drink distilled water.
So, any of you that have been tolerating embarrassing sweat stains and stinky underarms due to these myths, you can safely go back to your anti perspirants.
I do like my expensive deodorant because it does smell nice, but on days where I wear polyester, lycra or plan on doing some heavy labor or running, I'll go back to my Secret Solid so that my aroma doesn't offend others or myself.
Links to these reports can be found at:
