Is Aluminum in Antiperspirant Dangerous? The Calm Answer
Aluminum in antiperspirant: separating real cautions from rumors.
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Is aluminum in antiperspirant dangerous? The calm answer: Aluminum salts temporarily plug sweat ducts to reduce wetness. Major cancer groups say evidence doesn't show it causes breast cancer. Many people simply prefer aluminum free. Our All Day Deodorant uses arrowroot, clay and charcoal. It works on odor, not sweat. Your call.
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Aluminum in Antiperspirants: Separating Concern From Myth
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Key points from the full guide
- Aluminum salts are the active ingredient in antiperspirants; they temporarily plug sweat ducts to reduce wetness.
- Major cancer organizations say current evidence does not show that antiperspirants cause breast cancer.
- Research has not confirmed that aluminum from antiperspirant causes Alzheimer's disease.
- People with kidney disease are told to ask a doctor before use, and many people simply prefer aluminum free deodorant.
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