You’d be surprised to find out how many people opt out of wearing deodorant. Why on earth would they do that? While some might enjoy the natural feeling of their own scent and body, others have heard a couple myths about deodorant that has stopped them from wearing it.
The biggest one is the use of aluminum in their formulas. Some people think that aluminum can be absorbed in your skin and eventually cause breast cancer. The other deodorant myth is that blocking your pores prevents toxins from leaving your body which in turn allows them to stay inside of you. Both seem plausible but are they true?
No. The FDA has debunked these myths and has quoted the National Cancer Institute (NCI) saying that, “no existing scientific or medical evidence links the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants to the subsequent development of breast cancer.” Agreeing with that statement is The American Cancer Society. Both say that the sweat glands are not connected to our lymph nodes and most cancer-causing toxins are removed through our kidneys and are secreted when we use the bathroom.
Hurray! We can now wear deodorant with even more confidence. So if you have a friend that you’ve been dying to hand a stick of deodorant to, go right ahead, they’ll be safe and smell great thanks to you.
