January 5, 2011

Staying Naturally Fresh…..

In addition to really becoming conscious of what I am putting into my body, another resolution is to become more aware of what I am putting on my body.  Try to only use products that are pure and natural.  And while I would like to say that my reasoning is for the environment, (and a large portion of my reasoning is based on being eco-friendly) there is a small part of my rational based solely on selfish purposes.  I been noticing that I have become more sensitive to chemicals, my skin will have allergic reactions and it will affect my lungs.  So, there is a need for me to find products that are pure, free of harsh chemicals, cruelty–free and effective.  I promise to pass on as many products as I find…..

First up, let’s talk deodorants.  I have tried the natural ones years before, and while I liked the concept, I unfortunately didn’t find them to be that effective. So back I went to the conventional ones.  Sweating through a silk blouse at a business meeting was not an option for me.  It had to work! Then, either with the years of use, or the fact that the deodorant changed its ingredients and I had an allergic reaction to one, I began noticing that I had small lumps under my arms.  Needless to say, I freaked out and immediately saw my doctor, expecting to hear the worst! While my doctor praised my swift response, he pointed out that what was happening was that my sweat glands were becoming clogged, I was developing cysts and I needed to change to a deodorant that was not going to clog my pores.

Now, most people think antiperspirants and deodorants are the same thing, but they are not. Deodorants are considered a cosmetic product while antiperspirants are regulated by the FDA because they are classified as a drug due to the effect they have on the body. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful aluminum chemicals so that they cannot release sweat. Deodorants work by neutralizing the smell of the sweat and by antiseptic action against bacteria. Deodorants are preferable because they don’t interfere with sweating, a natural cooling process.

 There are many questions about the ingredients in many health and beauty products. Consumer advocacy groups continue to voice concerns over questions regarding common health and beauty products, including deodorant and antiperspirant. Certain studies indicate potential health risks associated with aluminum compounds found in many antiperspirants. Similar studies find like-risks with parabens found in some deodorants. Both have been somewhat linked to serious illnesses, including breast cancer.

Having that scare was an eye-opener for me! I had to become more aware of the ingredients in products that I was using.  Fortunately, finding the solution to my deodorant issues was easy.  I had samples of Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystals to try. The Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystals are made of mineral salts which are pure and natural, fragrance free, non-staining and provide up to 24-hour, hypoallergenic protection against body and foot odor. Being in salt, and not in metal form, the crystal deodorant contains no harmful aluminums that can clog pores. Unlike antiperspirants, mineral salts allow the natural process of perspiration, rather than trying to mask your bodily smells. They are extremely effective and I feel a peace of mind knowing that I don’t have God knows how many chemicals being absorbed into my body. The Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal brands are highly recommended by Oncologists, Allergists and Dermatologists to their patients; particularly because their ingredients are free of harmful aluminum containments.

In addition to the wonderful folks at Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystals making a fabulous product that is free from health and environmental concerns, is cruelty free and effective, these people give back! Like so many other families around the world, they have been affected some way by Breast Cancer.  Not only do they donate a percentage of proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for the Cure, they supply both Doctors and Cancer Treatment Centers with trial sized samples for patients to test out. Please check out their website (www.natfreshdeo.com) to request free samples of their products.

For more information and answers about natural deodorants and breast cancer, please check out

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/risk/ap-deo

 

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