is perscription deoderant bad for you?

Question

I am woundering weather perscription deoderant is unhealthy for you because it just doesen't seem good to me to be clogging up pores. is it that unhealthy or no big deal?

perscription deoderant is also called "clinical strength"

Answer 1

How can anything prescribed be bad?

Answer 2

Let's distinguish between the two products. Antiperspirants and deodorants are not the same thing.

Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful astringents -- such as aluminum salts -- so that they cannot release perspiration. Many natural health care proponents argue against using aluminum because it accumulates in the brain. Studies indicate that it's carcinogenic- causes breast cancer or cancer underneath the armpits.


Deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of the perspiration mixed with "body dust" (skin, hair and other bacterial goodies we carry around on ourselves all day), and by antiseptic action against that bacteria. Deodorants are more healthful because they don’t interfere with perspiration, a natural cooling process.


Here are a few simple recipes, which are fun to make because they can customized with your favorite scents. We don't always have to smell "powder fresh" or "sunshine fresh." I prefer ylang ylang.

Baking Soda: Baking soda works wonders because it neutralizes the odor of sweat. Just sprinkle a light covering of baking soda onto a damp washcloth. Pat on. Don’t rinse.

Basic Deodorant Powder: 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup cornstarch, a few drops essential oils such as lavender or cinnamon, or try cedar and sage for men. Place the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Sprinkle a light covering of the powder on a damp washcloth. Pat on. Do not rinse.

Basic Liquid Deoderant:1/4 cup each witch hazel extract, aloe vera gel, and mineral water, 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin, a few drops antibacterial essential oils such as lavender, or tea tree. Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake to blend. Makes 3/4 cup with an indefinite shelf life.

Hi, I read the recipe for home made deodorants and they look good, but I have a real simple but effective one to tell you about. Simply put some apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle and apply under the arms. When it dries...its smell is gone

. After shave can consists of by preparing two peppermint teabags- let it steep until cool. Place in spray bottle...and Voila! Great Aftershave.

Answer 3

Probably one of the best deodorants is a table spoon of high strength liquid chlorophyll every day which actually deodorises your body odours before they come out of your pores.

Answer 4

Nope never heard of it, BUT if it is prescribed to you i am sure the benefits outweigh the risks......

Answer 5

I have never heard of prescription deodorant, and I am sure no one else has either.