Clean Deodorant Spray Recipe – What you Need to Know

When it comes to taking steps to minimize chemical exposure in skin and body care, opting for a clean deodorant is an easy step. Commercial deodorants contain chemicals that are often harmful to health, such as aluminum, parabens, Triclosan, TEA and DEA, and fragrance. Many of these chemicals are hormone disrupters, which ultimately prevent us from achieving optimal hormone balance. Many of us know what it’s like to feel like our hormones are out of whack, which is motivation enough to avoid chemicals that cause an imbalance in this delicate system.

Aluminum is used in deodorants and antiperspirants because it prevents sweating, however, it’s an ingredient that is associated with several health conditions. Aluminum has been found in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease, has been shown to be connected to autoimmunity, and has even been implicated in breast cancer. For these reasons, we prefer non aluminum deodorant!

The armpits are an area where the lymph nodes are concentrated, and since our lymphatic system helps the body clear toxins, applying a toxin right near a large bundle of nodes means that you’re placing undue stress on the lymphatic system. Another function of the lymph system is to support the immune system in killing and clearing pathogens, so it’s pretty important as it relates to our overall health. Instead of slathering toxins right on the skin, it’s probably better to use a clean, non-toxic deodorant and let the lymph system focus on supporting the immune system and filtering out other toxins that we CAN’T control (like glyphosate being sprayed in the air around the home, or any of the many examples of toxin exposures we have little control over).