Don’t Ruin Your Health! Make Natural Deodorant without Harmful Ingredient

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Natural deodorant doesn’t contain ingredients that are dangerous to your health in comparison with such of commercial variants. Not everyone knows that natural deodorant can be very effective against perspiration and unpleasant odor, you can easily prepare it avoiding spending a lot of money, time and effort.

Deodorant neutralizes the smell of sweat, and uses antiseptic to fight the bacteria, but does not prevent sweating. However it can contain aluminium and other of these ingredients that don’t do anything good to your health.

Commercially available products have potentially negative health effects and that can irritate your skin.

Dangerous Ingredients in Deodorants

Aluminum

Some research has shown that even low levels of exposure to aluminum has correlation to the growth of breast cancer cells. There are also other behavioral and neurological problems associated with aluminum such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and brain damage.

Propylene Glycol

Even in small concentrations (2 percent or less), propylene glycol provokes skin irritation in those with sensitive skin.

Triclosan

This impressive chemical is known to kill the bacteria on the skin. Though it might sound great to use, it definitely is not good on the long run. It can cause thyroid dysfunctions that are genetic so to speak.

Parabens

There are different forms of parabens. You will recognize them on your deodorant bottles by the “paraben” name attached to the end. Though their role in the direct influence on breast cancer is still being investigated; parabens are known for several detrimental issues. Parabens are known to have properties like that of estrogen. The same hormone when increased in the body causes cancer.

Phthalates

Another chemical that is added to help consistency of personal care products. Phthalates have been linked to several health issues, specifically a higher risk of birth defect.

Non-toxic, healthy deodorant is simple to make and it works so much better than the store brand deodorants! More importantly, it only requires a few ingredients – safe ones which are non-toxic and not going to disrupt your body’s system.

Homemade Deodorant with Coconut Oil

You will need: 5 tablespoons of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of arrow root powder or corn starch, 1/4 cup of baking soda, essential oils (for example, lavender or tea tree).

Combine baking soda and arrow root powder in a bowl and mix with a fork. Start with about 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and add it to the baking soda mixture, working it into a paste. You can store the deodorant in a small, air-tight container or put it into an empty deodorant stick dispenser. If your house is above 75°F, you may need to refrigerate, as coconut oil melts at temperatures near this.

NOTE: The baking soda absorbs odour, the cornstarch absorbs moisture, the coconut oil makes it stick together and offers antimicrobial properties, and the tea tree oil kills bacteria. Any other essential oil helps make it smell pretty.

Depending on how you made it, you can apply the deodorant directly to your underarm, or with your fingers.

Though these products may reduce your protection against sweat, they will ensure you’re covered for odour and some absorbency, allowing your body to function more naturally. Besides, sweating is a major route of detoxification for your body, and blocking your sweat glands is likely not a very healthy choice.

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  1. OMG! How possible such beauty product as deodorant can be so dangerous for health! Thanks for such interesting post! Anyway, natural things are safer than those chemicals!

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