Do you use a deodorant or antiperspirant? Do you know what ingredients make up that magical deodorizer that you put under your arm every day? Similar to nutrition, where it's important to understand what you're putting IN your body, when it comes to body care products, it's very important to understand what you're putting ON your body. The skin is very absorbent, so carefully discerning which products you use daily can be a contributing factor to your overall health & wellness. In this episode, we take a look at the 5 most common ingredients that appear in underarm care products, what harm those chemicals could bring, and some natural alternatives to the artificial deodorants and antiperspirants.  Schmidt'sTom'sNativeLumeRoutineLittle Seed FarmCrystalVisit our InstagramLearn more on our websiteResources:Aluminium, antiperspirants and breast cancerAntiperspirant Use and the Risk of Breast CancerAn earlier age of breast cancer diagnosis related to more frequent use of antiperspirants/deodorants and underarm shavingAluminium chloride promotes anchorage-independent growth in human mammary epithelial cellsHyperaluminemia in a Woman Using an Aluminum-Containing Antiperspirant for 4 YearsIn vitro study of absorption of aluminum from antiperspirants through human skinUse of Underarm Cosmetic Products in Relation to Risk of Breast CancerAmerican Cancer Society on AntiperspirantsAluminum and Alzheimer's disease: after a century of controversy, is there a plausible link?Parabens can enable hallmarks and characteristics of cancer in human breast epithelial cellsUrinary concentrations of environmental phenols and their associations with breast cancer incidenceUrinary Paraben Concentrations and Ovarian Aging among Women from a Fertility CenterTriclosan and antimicrobial resistance in bacteria: an overviewDisclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The products, information, services and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.