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02/14/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Nearly 40 percent of young consumers in America SHUN commercial antiperspirants in favor of “natural” deodorants

There was a time when walking around with deodorant-free – and even unwashed – armpits was quite normal. In fact, deodorants were a commercial failure when they were first launched in the late 1800s, with people believing that bathing regularly, avoiding exercise, staying out of the sun and covering themselves in perfume were the best […]

02/05/2020 / By Isabelle Z.

Have you worn, eaten or injected this cancer-causing metal lately?

We’re constantly learning more about the health dangers in our environment thanks to ongoing research, and while this can be incredibly valuable information, it sometimes feels like everything around us causes cancer. That’s definitely the case when it comes to one metal you might not have given much thought to before: aluminum. In fact, many […]

09/20/2019 / By Kristine Payne

Are you poisoning yourself with conventional deodorants?

Sweating is a perfectly natural process that your body needs to do on a regular basis in order to stay healthy. It helps to regulate your body temperature and allows your skin to expel harmful toxins from your body. The only downside to this is that bacteria tend to thrive in the sweaty areas of your […]

11/07/2018 / By Derek Henry

The many ways conventional deodorant threatens your health

Odor and wetness shouldn’t come with a price greater than the cost of a deodorant stick, but unfortunately there is mounting evidence that when you buy conventional deodorant, you not only pay now, but you also pay later in medical expenses. Do you really want to be that guy or girl that cheaps out on deodorant, […]

03/12/2018 / By Derek Henry

4 personal care products you can pitch in the trash (and replace with something much better)

It can be a tough pill to swallow to discover that nearly everything we have been eating, drinking, breathing, and putting on our skin has been laced with toxic ingredients that have zero value for our bodies. However, it’s even tougher to deal with the fall-out of these poisons if we don’t adjust our lifestyle […]

07/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

The top 7 most toxic ingredients in your deodorant… are you poisoning yourself every morning?

A great number of personal care products are loaded with toxic chemicals, and deodorant is no exception. Your average deodorant is made up of toxic ingredients that have no place being anywhere near you. What’s worse is that repeated exposure will cause these toxins to build up in your body over time. So before you […]

06/08/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Switzerland may BAN aluminum salts used in deodorants because they cause cancer

Concerns about the link between the aluminum salts used in deodorant and breast cancer have hit a fever pitch in Switzerland, where a new bill was passed on May 5 that could ban the ingredient entirely. It will also fund further research into the role aluminum salts play in breast cancer. The bill won approval […]

07/27/2016 / By Martin Mavis

Natural Homemade Deodorant (Only 3 Ingredients) (Video)

Use this recipe to make your own natural homemade deodorant:

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