Is deodorant unsafe?

Question

I heard that deodorant blocks holes in the armpit (sorry for my lack of scientific knowledge)... so that sweat is not allow to be releazed..
Is this actually safe? Or is it harmfull?

Answer 1

It's not exactly unsafe, but alot of people decide not to use it! You are correct in saying that it can block paws under your arms yes-and because of that some people decide just to use body sprays through other parts of ther body instead of under the arms.

And it has just been released recently that anti-persperant deoderant can give you cancer !!! So i would stay off the anti-persperant mate--

Hope this awnsers your question ...

Answer 2

Deodorants are cosmetic substances applied to the body, most frequently the armpits, to reduce the body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are "'antiperspirants'", which prevents odor and reduces sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are typically applied to the underarms, while deodorants can also be used on feet and other areas in the form of body sprays.

Human sweat itself is largely odorless. The principal cause of body odor are bacteria thriving in hot, humid environments such as the human underarm, which has a high density of sweat glands and is relatively occluded. The armpits are among the consistently warmest areas on the surface of the human body, and sweat glands provide moisture. Armpit hair adds to the odor because of the increased surface area.

The odor is seen as negative in some cultures (see below), hence many people's desire to eliminate or suppress it. One obvious way to reduce odor is to remove some (or all) of the underarm hair. There are a variety of cultural preferences around this practice.

ITS SAFE DON'T WORRY !

Answer 3

I think it has an ingredient called aluminum chlorohydrate. There's some concern about whether long-term daily explosure to aluminum is good for you, but I'm not sure if there have ever been any scientifically valid studies done on this topic. If it bugs you, you can try a product that is basically a stick consisting of some kind of mineral salt. For example, there's one being sold at www.thecrystal.com . I've tried a similar product, and it worked for me. Plus they last a really long time. Like maybe almost a year.

Answer 4

You just got out of the shower and reached for your favorite deodorant. You like it because it smells nice and it keeps your underarms dry and odor free. You've used it for a long time. But did you ever read the ingredients on the label and wonder about the safety of the almost unpronounceable chemicals listed in the too tiny to read print?

If not, you're like most people. You don't expect to find products on store shelves that contain harmful ingredients. But beware. The ingredients in many deodorant products could endanger your health.

Certainly, you've heard in the news recently about the possible association with deodorants and breast cancer. Maybe you've even heard about the possibility that aluminum in deodorants may contribute to Alzheimer's disease. And you may or may not know about ingredients which act like estrogen and can upset your hormonal balance.

Perhaps you've heard all these things and just shrugged them off. After all how could companies sell these products if they're not safe? The manufacturers certainly must test the ingredients and the products before they put them on the market, right? Well, not exactly! The law does not require manufacturers to test their products for safety.

In fact, except for colors and a few banned ingredients, manufacturers can use any raw material they want as an ingredient in your deodorant. Most of the ingredients used in deodorant and other personal care products have not been fully tested. Many have never been tested at all.

The industry, in an attempt to make it look like it's acting in the interest of consumer safety, formed the Cosmetic Ingredient Review in 1976 to evaluate the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products. However, in the 29 years up to June 2005, they performed safety assessments on only about 10% of the ingredients allowed in cosmetic and personal care products, including deodorants, and never evaluated one third of the 50 most commonly used ingredients.

But, you might add, the FDA wouldn't allow companies to sell unsafe products to the public, right? Well, in theory! While the FDA urges manufacturers to conduct the tests necessary to substantiate the safety of their products, the law does not require manufacturers to test their products for safety. The FDA doesn't approve deodorants and antiperspirants or any other cosmetic or skin care products before they reach the marketplace. The FDA can only have a product removed from the market if they can prove it harmful in a court of law.

So, what does this mean for you? Does it mean you should stop using deodorant? What can you do to protect yourself? Well, you have several options. You can discover the secret to reading ingredient labels and ascertaining ingredient safety, making yourself a master of choosing products without harmful ingredients. You can ask someone who knows to recommend a safe deodorant or antiperspirant. Or you can get adventuresome and learn how to make your own.

Now, it really isn't necessary to go to the time and trouble of making your own, unless of course you want to. You can find healthy deodorant products in stores or online if you know how to read labels and determine ingredient safety. Once an almost impossible task for the average person, but no more.

Now you can easily master the art of label reading and interpretation with the book, Dying To Look Good. It gives you the keys to deciphering the safety of the ingredients on the label of your deodorant and other personal care products as well as providing names of healthy products and where you can buy them.

© 2006 Christine H. Farlow, D.C., "The Ingredients Investigator" and author of Dying To Look Good. Learn which ingredients to watch out for in Deodorant -- Top 7 Ingredients to Avoid.

Answer 5

anti perspirants block your sweat glands. so deodorant with anti perspirant is not so good. you need to be careful not to wear too much, for too long. some people have developed cancer and cysts in the pectoral area from build up of anti perspirants. there is deodorant to purchase with out antiperspirants, and those are the ones to look for.

Answer 6

aluminum is an antiperspirant so it stops you from sweating. in case you have not got a wetness difficulty you may basically use common deodorant inspect Jason's organic products or kiss my face cosmetics

Answer 7

I heard the same thing before. Supposedly cancerous tumors form around the underarm area. I've been looking for info on this before because 3 months ago my right armpit was itching alot. then it just went away.

my doctor said not to worry about it though.

Answer 8

I heard that most anti-perpirants can be bad as they contain aluminum, and tthis is a possible cancer causing agent. that;s why they started making aluminum free deodorant...i think it's just the anti perspirant that is supposedly bad, cause it does stop sweating.

Answer 9

The aluminum and other such chemicals can cause cancer try organic deoderants they aften aren't anti persperants so just use a little bit

Answer 10

If you're concerned, consider buying an organic deoderant. You should be able to find this at most grocery stores (best bet would be Safeway) or at your local natural foods store.