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Posted: May 16 2012 at 4:05pm | IP Logged Quote CatholicMommy
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Also, it is not an antiperspirant, but I seem to be sweating less overall since starting to use it. It is doing as good a job as my old bad-for-you deodorant/antiperspirant, and way better than the Toms of Maine I was using before.



I discovered this too - that I sweat less. But even when i do sweat a decent amount, it is not as stinky. Could be diet as well - more careful about what I'm eating, that sort of thing. But initially, the change in sweating amount was definitely making the change to baking soda only (now 50/50 baking soda and cornstarch for me).

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Dr. Mercola has a recent article which indicates a possible link between deodorants and breast cancer. He said even natural deodorants could pose a problem:

>>>Be Cautious with Natural Deodorants, Too

    There are many brands of chemical-free, aluminum-free deodorants on the market, and many of these are safe alternatives. "Crystal" deodorant stones, which are a popular natural deodorant alternative often used by health-conscious shoppers looking to avoid aluminum, often claim to be aluminum-free, but some actually contain a different type of compound known as an alum, the most common form being potassium alum, also known as potassium aluminum sulfate.

    Potassium Alum or Ammonium Alum are natural mineral salts made up of molecules that are too large to be absorbed by your skin. They form a protective layer on your skin that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. These deodorants are recommended by many cancer treatment centers, but while this may be a better alternative to most antiperspirants and deodorants on the market, it is not completely aluminum-free. Also remember to check the remaining ingredients, keeping a watchful eye out for parabens.

    For the last few decades I have not used antiperspirants or deodorants--even natural ones. I noticed that they would cause a yellow stain in the armpit of my shirts. At first I thought the stain was due to my sweat but I quickly realized it was the chemicals in the antiperspirants. I routinely substitute soap and water in my armpits and that seems to work. Although last year I noticed that if I sunbathe my axilla regularly, the UV light actually sterilized my armpits in addition to raising my levels of vitamin D. There is no odor even without using soap and water. Essentially you tan your armpits. The effect is not long lasting and the bacteria repopulate in a day or so unless you expose your armpits to sunlight.

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Here's the link for the full article: 99% of Breast Cancer Tissue Contained This Everyday Chemical (NOT Aluminum)


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Interesting, Maureen.

I tried several different types and was doing great in the colder months, as long as I was home. But now that warm weather has hit, nothing is working longer than a few minutes. If I have to be outside of the home, I can't keep reapplying and checking my arm pits.

So, I'm at a loss.

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Posted: May 24 2012 at 2:54pm | IP Logged Quote CatholicMommy
Maureen wrote:
Dr. Mercola has a recent article which indicates a possible link between deodorants and breast cancer. He said even natural deodorants could pose a problem:


Ugh. And here I was thinking to check out some of these other options, just for kicks, when I had a chance.

Guess I'm sticking to baking soda and cornstarch. I did try a bit with coconut oil - I think it might work better for the hottest days. But I am satisfied just with the powder version :) And it seems safe enough! (for now! )

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