Hello Balanced Life Family,
Let’s talk about something that we all have in common. If you have arms, you have armpits. Armpits carry an odor if they aren’t properly cared for, so we wash them and deodorize them. There are so many choices we can make in selecting a deodorant. But notice, some are deodorants and some are antiperspirant deodorants. Let’s talk about the differences.
Deodorants get rid of unpleasant smells, which is great. But, if you’re a person that sweats a lot, it leaves you with a problem. The problem is you’ll have a wet ring of sweat under your armpits that’ll show up on your clothes. That can be embarrassing. So, you may choose to use an antiperspirant.
Antiperspirants get rid of unpleasant smells too, but the difference is they are designed to keep you dry. Yay! What do antiperspirants contain, that deodorants don’t have? What is it that keeps you dry?
Aluminum is the active ingredient in antiperspirants that helps keep you dry. Some say aluminum may increase the likelihood that genes mutate at a cellular level, increasing your risk for tumors. That sounds scary but, hold on a moment.
According to the American Cancer Society, “there’s no clear link between cancer and the aluminum in antiperspirants because breast cancer tissue doesn’t appear to have more aluminum than normal tissue. Only a tiny amount of aluminum is absorbed. These findings are based on research on antiperspirants containing aluminum chlorohydrate.”
Whew! That’s a relief. So, the next time you’re choosing a deodorant or an antiperspirant for your personal protection you shouldn’t have to worry, because now you know the facts.
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