NATURAL DEODORANTS - DOES IT MATTER IF YOUR DEODORANT IS UNNATURAL?
It's confusing isn't it? What exactly are the natural ingredients in a natural deodorant and does it really matter if you use ingredients that are unnatural? (Too many naturals there!) Here are some of the most well known "baddies" you find in a mass manufactured deodorants. ALUMINIUM - Very useful for blocking sweat and reducing moisture. PARABENS - Preservatives that stop the product going mouldy. TRICLOSAN - Blocks sweat and preserves the product. PROPYLENE GLYCOL - Adds moisture and preserves the product. PHTHALATES - Improves texture and adds fragrance. FORMALDEHYDE - Preserves the product and prevents it being contaminated. These don't sound too bad do they? However there is a downside. Scientific research shows there can be some bad...