Most of us depend on our deodorant like the air we breathe, relying on it to get us through our hot yoga sessions and nervous sweats, body-odor free. But the pit-falls (pun very much intended) of regular deodorants and antiperspirants vary in everything from skin irritation to possible health risks and even making perspiration worse. But don’t sweat it! (We do formulate the best deodorant out there.)
Vooqo all-natural Deodorant can help with all of these issues.
You are supposed to sweat (and need to, for your health!)
Sweating may sound/feel/look extremely gross, and we all know the horrible feeling of hoping to not run into anyone after a sweaty workout session because of the stench we’re undoubtedly giving off. But sweating is our bodies’ way of regulating temperature and releasing toxins, two very crucial jobs.
Antiperspirants and chemical-laden deodorants work to clog up pores and don’t allow the body to properly release the sweat necessary to cool down the body and release toxins (why they’re called antiperspirants). Not to mention that they’re completely unnecessary for preventing body odor.
Luckily for our bodies, sweat isn’t what actually smells; it’s just a mixture of salt and water. What does create that dreaded body odor is when sweat comes into contact with the natural bacteria that live on our skin. Changing this reaction is easily done with natural deodorant.
Deodorants and antiperspirants can cause a number of skin issues
Antiperspirants work by closing up the pores with the help of aluminum to prevent perspiration, but this means that sweat builds up beneath the skin being the number one breast cancer factor proved by all studies worldwide - we can't highlight this enough. This can cause bumpy skin and painful irritation as well. If you have bad razor burns or irritated armpits, definitely consider making the switch!
…and might actually make perspiration worse
The buildup of sweat beneath the skin also comes with a buildup of the good bacteria that actually digests sweat, limiting the ability your body has to digest any bad bacteria, making your sweat smell even worse. Furthermore, the aluminum compounds can cause an acidic reaction to fabric, which is what makes those gross sweat stains on your white t-shirts.
Some diseases have been linked to deodorants
Because antiperspirants are applied often and on the skin near breasts, most reports claim that the chemicals are absorbed through your skin and cause estrogen-like hormonal effects. Alzheimer’s and Breast Cancer have both been linked to aluminum compounds found in antiperspirants, and some might even contain infertility-causing toxic chemicals.
Natural deodorants actually have benefits for your health
Not only does the use of only natural ingredients in deodorants limit the skin issues and diseases possible from their non-natural counterparts, but they also provide many benefits themselves. Natural deodorants don’t block pores, so good bacterias keep working, meaning less odor even when you’re not wearing any deodorant. An irritation-free armpit results in a closer (and longer-lasting) shave, and you can forget about worrying about your white t-shirt getting yellow pit stains. Some ingredients used in natural deodorants (like Shea Butter) can also shrink pores and smooth razor burn.
No two deodorants are alike
No two people have the same body chemistry, so what works for someone else may not work for you. If you have tried a natural deodorant and it didn’t work, that is because the mix of the ingredients was not right.
A few recommendations:
Exfoliate underarms weekly and wash daily, to assist in detoxification and prevent body odor.
Try to stick to fabrics with natural fibers (like cotton, hemp, and silk) during the transition period. Polyester and acrylic fabrics trap moisture and can cause mold to grow on clothing, which results in a foul smell.
When you look for a natural deodorant that works for you, look for an equal balance of baking soda and essential oils, which is helpful for odor control and irritation for sensitive skin.
Steer clear of deodorants with parabens or propylene glycol, which are likely to irritate the skin.
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