Serving Size: 4.92 MB Servings Per Container: 1 In Your Body On Your Body For Your Home For Your Family Seeking Medical Treatment How to Detoxify Your Body Guide to Symptoms A Healthy House Values, Vision & Mission Background & History Staff & Advisors News & Upcoming Events Join Our Mailing List Contact Us Recommended Resources Index of Terms Works Cited This product contains 100% natural ingredients. Easy Pay Pal Donations TNTP Grade A Brain-food More Special Features Back to Index of Terms The product Deodorant & Antiperspirant is in the following categories: Skin Care Products  |  Personal Hygiene Products Deodorant & Antiperspirant CHEMICALS CONTAINED: Deodorants may contain a variety of toxins that are applied to a very sensitive area of skin. Antiperspirants interfere with the one of the body’s natural heat regulation systems…sweating. Antiperspirants may contain aerosol propellants, ammonia, alcohol, and formaldehyde. Non-antiperspirant deodorants may contain the antibacterial triclosan. Most antiperspirants and deodorants contain propylene glycol, as well as polyethylene and/or polyethylene glycol (PEGs). Many contain some form of aluminum; aluminum chlorohydrate is common, and may also contain other petroleum by-products, synthetic fragrances and colors. Most synthetic dyes and fragrances are made from petroleum by-products or coal tars (a carcinogenic liquid or semi-liquid from bituminous coal). Coal tars can contain benzene, xylene, naphthalene, phenol and creosol. HEALTH CONCERNS: Propylene glycol may be made from vegetable glycerin and grain alcohol, both of which are natural and relatively safe. But the propylene glycol that is often in deodorants is petroleum-based and may cause skin irritation, hives, and eczema. It may also be hazardous to the reproductive system, and can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol are related synthetics. They are relatively safe in themselves, but may be contaminated with potentially carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane. There is concern that aluminum may enter the body from antiperspirants and deodorants, and build up in tissues. It has been linked to various brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, but not conclusively. Triclosan may cause damage to the liver, and excessive use of antiobiotics contributes to development of resistant strains of bacteria and other microbes. Synthetic fragrances may cause a wide range of acute and chronic effects such as respiratory irritation, headache, sneezing, watery eyes, other allergic symptoms, sensitization, nervous system depression and skin irritation. Nitrobenzene may be used in making synthetic dyes. Nitrobenzene can irritate eyes and skin at low exposure levels, and in larger amounts has damaged liver and blood in animals. Benzene is a known human carcinogen. Naphthalene is a possible human carcinogen that has been linked to cancer in animal tests, and exposure to large amounts may damage or destroy red blood cells. TIPS & ALTERNATIVES: Look for products without propylene glycol, aluminum, and synthetic dyes and fragrances. If your product contains Propylene Glycol, research the company to find out whether the ingredient was made from vegetable glycerin or it is the petroleum-based version. Deodorant mineral crystals work well and come in many forms (solid, liquid spray). Plain baking soda, applied with a little water, works well too. Don’t use antiperspirants unless it is really necessary. As unpleasant as it may be at times, sweating is actually an extremely important bodily function and shouldn’t be prevented. It is one of out body’s heat-regulating systems and it is one major means for removing toxins from the body. Back to Index of Terms