Do Antiperspirants Cause Breast Cancer
Janessa Just Wants To Know:
I recently discovered your blog and have become totally obsessed! Thanks for offering us all with the real truths about cosmetic what`s-what`s and what`s-not`s. I was just wondering if you could give me the scoop on aluminum zirconium in deodorants causing diseases such a breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. I`ve heard lots of people talking about it recently and all my friends are switching to natural deodorants and think I should to. However, I was a little skeptical and did some researching and supposedly this whole thing is nothing but an urban myth! Is it true that there are no medical dangers that accompany the use of deodorants and anti-perspirants that contain aluminum zirconium? Oh and while we`re on topic, I just had another quick question. What do you think about LUSH`s new line of Deodorant Powders and their effectiveness?
The Right Brain’s Reply:
Good for you Janessa, you did your own research instead of just believing what you were told. That’s what being a good Beauty Brainiac is all about!
According to Snopes.com (a good source for debunking urban myths) there is no proven connection between antiperspirants and breast cancer. Basically they say that recent research on this topic is contradictary and that the status of the urban legend is unconfirmed. Rather than repeat their findings here, we suggest our reader check out their link.
But what about the Lush product you asked about? We found that their Powder Puff Deodorant Powder contains the following ingredients: Cornstarch, Kaolin, Magnesium Carbonate, Rose Petals, Rose Absolute, and Perfume.
What do we think of it’s effectiveness? To be fully effective, deodorants should contain an antimicrobial agent to stop most of the body odor from being formed in addition to a perfume to cover up the stinky stuff that sneaks through. (Deodorants don’t stop perspiration, only an antiperspirant can do that.) Powder Puff doesn’t have this active ingredient so it may do a fine job of covering some body odor, but it won’t be as effective as a product that does. Use at your own risk!
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Nancy Says:
omg … the next time I’m sitting here at work and start thinking I’ve got it bad … I’m going to remember that pix. I’m not going to LOOK at it again, just think about - HA!
thebeautybrains Says:
You think that’s bad think about the people who do product development and quality control on diapers. They have to make sure the superabsorbing polymers don’t smell when soiled.