Why I switched to natural deodorants and why you should too!
This year, an estimated 250,000+ new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women. The type of deodorant you use has been known to have some connection with this complication -- specifically antiperspirant deodorants. The disadvantages of using deodorant as antiperspirants far outweigh the advantages.
In terms of personal hygiene, antiperspirant deodorants are designed to mask odor and are best to keep you away from sweating. Unfortunately, some deodorants tend to leave stains and residues on clothes. It is important to take note that the aluminum present in most deodorants plug sweat glands. These plugs decrease wetness, and therefore, decreases the chance for bacterial growth. Most deodorants also contain alcohol and antimicrobial ingredients which help in reducing bacteria. But then again, deodorants with aluminum may contribute to breast cancer development and are known to cause birth defects and in some cases Alzheimer's disease. Excessive inhalation of deadly chemicals and skin allergies are also common health complications when dealing with deodorants.
Deodorants with antiperspirants are certainly advantageous in terms of masking odor and decreasing the chances for bacterial growth, but we cannot set aside the possibility of developing cancer and birth defects. Taking into consideration the disadvantages, natural deodorants such as alum are recommended as an alternative to antiperspirant deodorants. Natural deodorants are safe and will highly likely lessen the chances of having complications.
work cited: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics