Every now and then I hear reports of certain ingredients (aluminum oxide?) in anti-perspirants and deoderants that could be linked to cancer. How concerned should I be? Are there types of deoderants that are "safe"?
2006-08-12 02:31:46 · 9 answers · asked by healthy1 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
the story goes that the aluminium oxide enters the body through shaving nicks and can clog the lymph nodes, causing cancer. however the study that suggested this was a relatively small one and thin on evidence. others studies are researching further into it, but so far there has been no evidence that they are harmful
2006-08-12 02:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by stephizzal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard if you are a woman it can sontribute to breast cancer. But the % is probably so small. They do make an all natural deoderant and it doesn't really work
2006-08-12 09:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend is allergic to that kind of stuff. So I think if you are allergic it may trigger cancer. But I have never ever heard that. I use secret and I have no idea what ingrediants it has. I just use it with no worries.
Just don't worry. I have learned that. I have HIV, my brother's in juvi, my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I have learned not to worry and that life is short so enjoy it while you have it.
God Bless!
2006-08-12 09:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by ~Major~Prep~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not true, but if you're still concerned about those ingredients try an all natural version. I like the Kiss My Face brand.
2006-08-12 11:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have heard that the aluminum compounds are bad, and they can go right into your system thru your sweat glands, so I don't use deodorants. It is not a problem if you bathe every day.
2006-08-12 09:34:56 · answer #5 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well there is a speculation - specially when you use the deo stick. What you can do is use the body sprey's or roll overs - any natural product would be the best recommended. Try Body Shop !
2006-08-12 09:39:55 · answer #6 · answered by R G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deodorants are okay but the anti-perspirants are not. They suppress the activity of our sweat glands, which is not normal.
2006-08-12 09:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Jinky Winky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive read that anti-perspirant are harmful because it prevents your underarm from discharging wastes(that's why underarm smells)...it just collects in there and evetually can lead to tumors or cancer...
2006-08-12 09:39:20 · answer #8 · answered by akasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. If you don't use deodorant then THAT can be very harmful to your health.
2006-08-12 09:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by lunifritz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋