Is deodorant unsafe?

I heard that deodorant blocks holes in the armpit (sorry for my lack of scientific knowledge)... so that sweat is not allow to be releazed..


Is this actually safe? Or is it harmfull?

Is deodorant unsafe?
It's not exactly unsafe, but alot of people decide not to use it! You are correct in saying that it can block paws under your arms yes-and because of that some people decide just to use body sprays through other parts of ther body instead of under the arms.





And it has just been released recently that anti-persperant deoderant can give you cancer !!! So i would stay off the anti-persperant mate--





Hope this awnsers your question ...
Reply:If you're concerned, consider buying an organic deoderant. You should be able to find this at most grocery stores (best bet would be Safeway) or at your local natural foods store.
Reply:I heard the same thing before. Supposedly cancerous tumors form around the underarm area. I've been looking for info on this before because 3 months ago my right armpit was itching alot. then it just went away.





my doctor said not to worry about it though.
Reply:I heard that most anti-perpirants can be bad as they contain aluminum, and tthis is a possible cancer causing agent. that;s why they started making aluminum free deodorant...i think it's just the anti perspirant that is supposedly bad, cause it does stop sweating.
Reply:Deodorants are cosmetic substances applied to the body, most frequently the armpits, to reduce the body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. A subgroup of deodorants are "'antiperspirants'", which prevents odor and reduces sweat produced by parts of the body. Antiperspirants are typically applied to the underarms, while deodorants can also be used on feet and other areas in the form of body sprays.





Human sweat itself is largely odorless. The principal cause of body odor are bacteria thriving in hot, humid environments such as the human underarm, which has a high density of sweat glands and is relatively occluded. The armpits are among the consistently warmest areas on the surface of the human body, and sweat glands provide moisture. Armpit hair adds to the odor because of the increased surface area.





The odor is seen as negative in some cultures (see below), hence many people's desire to eliminate or suppress it. One obvious way to reduce odor is to remove some (or all) of the underarm hair. There are a variety of cultural preferences around this practice.





ITS SAFE DON'T WORRY !
Reply:You just got out of the shower and reached for your favorite deodorant. You like it because it smells nice and it keeps your underarms dry and odor free. You've used it for a long time. But did you ever read the ingredients on the label and wonder about the safety of the almost unpronounceable chemicals listed in the too tiny to read print?





If not, you're like most people. You don't expect to find products on store shelves that contain harmful ingredients. But beware. The ingredients in many deodorant products could endanger your health.





Certainly, you've heard in the news recently about the possible association with deodorants and breast cancer. Maybe you've even heard about the possibility that aluminum in deodorants may contribute to Alzheimer's disease. And you may or may not know about ingredients which act like estrogen and can upset your hormonal balance.





Perhaps you've heard all these things and just shrugged them off. After all how could companies sell these products if they're not safe? The manufacturers certainly must test the ingredients and the products before they put them on the market, right? Well, not exactly! The law does not require manufacturers to test their products for safety.





In fact, except for colors and a few banned ingredients, manufacturers can use any raw material they want as an ingredient in your deodorant. Most of the ingredients used in deodorant and other personal care products have not been fully tested. Many have never been tested at all.





The industry, in an attempt to make it look like it's acting in the interest of consumer safety, formed the Cosmetic Ingredient Review in 1976 to evaluate the safety of ingredients used in cosmetics and personal care products. However, in the 29 years up to June 2005, they performed safety assessments on only about 10% of the ingredients allowed in cosmetic and personal care products, including deodorants, and never evaluated one third of the 50 most commonly used ingredients.





But, you might add, the FDA wouldn't allow companies to sell unsafe products to the public, right? Well, in theory! While the FDA urges manufacturers to conduct the tests necessary to substantiate the safety of their products, the law does not require manufacturers to test their products for safety. The FDA doesn't approve deodorants and antiperspirants or any other cosmetic or skin care products before they reach the marketplace. The FDA can only have a product removed from the market if they can prove it harmful in a court of law.





So, what does this mean for you? Does it mean you should stop using deodorant? What can you do to protect yourself? Well, you have several options. You can discover the secret to reading ingredient labels and ascertaining ingredient safety, making yourself a master of choosing products without harmful ingredients. You can ask someone who knows to recommend a safe deodorant or antiperspirant. Or you can get adventuresome and learn how to make your own.





Now, it really isn't necessary to go to the time and trouble of making your own, unless of course you want to. You can find healthy deodorant products in stores or online if you know how to read labels and determine ingredient safety. Once an almost impossible task for the average person, but no more.





Now you can easily master the art of label reading and interpretation with the book, Dying To Look Good. It gives you the keys to deciphering the safety of the ingredients on the label of your deodorant and other personal care products as well as providing names of healthy products and where you can buy them.





© 2006 Christine H. Farlow, D.C., "The Ingredients Investigator" and author of Dying To Look Good. Learn which ingredients to watch out for in Deodorant -- Top 7 Ingredients to Avoid.
Reply:anti perspirants block your sweat glands. so deodorant with anti perspirant is not so good. you need to be careful not to wear too much, for too long. some people have developed cancer and cysts in the pectoral area from build up of anti perspirants. there is deodorant to purchase with out antiperspirants, and those are the ones to look for.
Reply:the short answer is no, but i would sugguest you go to your nearest std clinic and then have a talk with your sexul partners
Reply:The aluminum and other such chemicals can cause cancer try organic deoderants they aften aren't anti persperants so just use a little bit
Reply:I think it has an ingredient called aluminum chlorohydrate. There's some concern about whether long-term daily explosure to aluminum is good for you, but I'm not sure if there have ever been any scientifically valid studies done on this topic. If it bugs you, you can try a product that is basically a stick consisting of some kind of mineral salt. For example, there's one being sold at www.thecrystal.com . I've tried a similar product, and it worked for me. Plus they last a really long time. Like maybe almost a year.
Reply:theres pleanty of other "holes" so u dont over heat
Reply:Asthmatic reactions and skin irritation are the key health concerns associated with antiperspirants and deodorants. Aerosols, particularly those containing talc, present the greatest risk for asthmatics, but fragrances as well can spark an allergic response in inflamed passageways. In fact, fragrances and preservatives top the list of personal care product ingredients that produce irritation or allergic reactions, according to a study done by the North American Contact Dermatitis Group, but other ingredients also cause problems.





Deodorants can also contain small amounts of ingredients that are known or suspected carcinogens. In some cases ingredients can be safe in themselves, yet harbor or produce small quantities of known or suspected carcinogens -- through contamination, through break-down, or through reaction with other substances present in the product. Other common ingredients have been shown to be hormonally active in laboratory experiments, and are being investigated as human hormone disruptors.





Some chemicals such parabens in deodorants can cause a skin condition known as contact dermatitis. Signs of contact dermatitis include swelling, itching, inflammation, and even blisters; reactions even can occur days later and far from a product's contact site. Although it is possible for reactions to develop over time, If you've never seen these symptoms, you probably don't need to worry. Avoiding dermatitis-triggering ingredients is a good precaution for people with sensitive skin, even if there are no immediate signs of irritation. Metal-containing astringent salts in anti-perspirants can provoke granulomas (small bumps that may be irritated or itch) in underarm skin. (See below, What To Look Out For).





Deodorant ingredients remain on skin for hours, increasing the likelihood that they will be absorbed. As Dr. Epstein notes, chemicals that are absorbed through skin go right into the bloodstream without passing through the liver, which is the body's de-toxifying organ. Until the FDA requires adequate testing and implements improved safety regulations for personal care products, careful label reading is recommended to avoid or minimize risks to health from deodorant and anti-perspirant use. (See our ingredient information below, in What to Look Out For and What to Look For).





Environmental





When we shower, we wash deodorants and antiperspirants down the drain, introducing known or suspected carcinogens and suspected hormone disruptors into our nation's waterways (see Personal Health above). A May 2002 U.S. Geological Survey study found that many household chemicals have made their way into streams, threatening harm to ecosystems and potentially eroding the quality of drinking water supplies. Triclosan, an antibacterial found in deodorants and soaps whose ability to create resistant bacteria worries scientists, was found in more than 57% of the streams surveyed in this study. Also found in deodorants and antiperspirants are octoxynol compounds, otherwise known as alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs), which are slow to break down and form compounds that can disrupt the endocrine systems of fish, birds, and mammals.





Deodorants and antiperspirants usually come packaged in plastics, materials which consume fossil fuel resources. These containers are likely to wind up in landfills with the remaining unused deodorant or anti-perspirant leaching into streams and lakes. (Read more about the environmental impacts of plastic packaging in Green Guide #88-89, Shopper's Guide to Plastics and Food.)





Mined aluminum, used in antiperspirants, scars the landscape, pollutes water, and consumes vast amounts of electricity. According to Lester Brown's Eco-Economy (Norton, 2000), annually the aluminum industry consumes as much electricity as the entire continent of Africa.





Animal Welfare





A grim history of cruelty to animals lies behind many personal care product ingredients. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that each ingredient in a cosmetics product be "adequately substantiated for safety" prior to marketing or that the product carry a warning label indicating that its safety has not been determined. The FDA has established no clear criteria or standards for this testing and labeling. Cruel and often irrelevant animal studies have often been a company's answer to the FDA's vague demand. Animals are used to test products for eye and skin irritation and can still be used to gather "lethal dose" data; these tests subject animals to painful and sometimes deadly procedures.





Thankfully, no new tests need to be performed if a company wishes to use an ingredient already in use in the marketplace, but companies still often test new ingredients and new formulations on animals. Ann Marie Giunti of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) says that "information on what's tested and how is hard to come by," as companies wish to avoid the publicity attached to animal experiments. The vagueness of the FDA requirement permits alternatives to animal testing -- using computer modeling and laboratory human tissue, for example -- which not only avoid cruelty to animals but which also can provide more reliable dat
Reply:it is not unsafe
Reply:It's very *safe*.
Reply:Look at the ingredients. If you can eat them, it is safe to put on your body. Look for natural cosmetics online... that's all I'm telling.



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