Health Issues regarding to deodorants

Health Issues

Deodorants use a large number of chemicals in their ingrediets, these include: Aluminium Chlorohydrate and Aluminium Zirconium as well as, in some cases, parabens. Once these chemicals are absorbed through the skin they enter the bloodstream and circulate around the body, entering major organs such as the liver and kidneys as well as the brain.

Some of these chemicals have been linked to various conditions - some serious, including breast cancer. Many women, in particular, have become more concerned about chemicals in deodorants especially given the underarm's proximity to sensitive breast tissue. So, on health grounds, doing away with these deodorants that contain chemical cocktails is certainly a good idea.

Natural Deodorants

One of the most natural alternatives are crystal deodorants. These work by preventing the build up of odour causing bacteria on the skin. Applying the natural deodorant leaves a layer of natural crystal salts on your skin and these salts provide a hostile environment to bacteria. The salts inhibit the bacteria’s ability to live and multiply. No bacteria equals no body odour and the natural crystal salts have none of the nasty pore clogging side-effects caused by the majority of deodorants and antiperspirants. This means that the body’s cooling process can work effectively and the elimination of toxins by the normal perspiring process can take place too.

Originally, natural crystal deodorants were available in just one form – a stick of crystal, which needs to be moistened before use so that the natural salts are deposited effectively on the skin. However there are now other products that include body sprays.

These body sprays, like the one from Alvin Connor, are made using a blend of naturally occurring deodorising crystal salts and plant extracts. By simply adding water to the bottle the natural deodorant body spray is created. The bottle can be refilled over and over again until all of the salts have dissolved, making it a very cost-effective and environmentally friendly product too.

Natural Crystal Deodorants are now becoming increasingly popular as a safe, healthy alternative to mainstream deodorants and antiperspirants, so maybe it’s time that you tried them out? Our Alvin Connor range of natural deodorant products includes the original body stick, the body spray and a deodorant foot powder that can be used directly in your footwear to help keep your feet odour free too.

http://www.veganhealthandbeauty.com/articledetail.asp?ArticleRef=6

Serious Fatality

DERBY , England, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A coroner has testified that a 12-year-old boy died in the British city of Nottingham after using too much deodorant.

Consultant pathologist Dr. Andrew Hitchcock told Derby Coroner's Court this week his postmortem examination of Daniel Hurley's body found the boy had suffered a cardiac arrhythmia after using too much of the spray deodorant, The Sun said Thursday.

On January 12, 2008 a 12 year old boy in Derbyshire, England died in a hospital five days after collapsing at his home. The medical coroner ruled that he had suffered from cardiac arrhythmia and died from heart failure as a result of using Lynx. Teens also began using the body spray as small makeshift flame throwers due to its high alcohol content. Videos on social networking sites depicted teens lighting themselves on fire. The trend resulted in multiple injuries. In response to the possible safety concerns,[citation needed] the company created two ads, one against the use of Axe as an inhalant, and the other warning of its flammability.

www.city-data.com