These are the 5 toxic ingredients in some deodorants that have people worried:
1) Parabens
What is it? It’s a preservative.
Concerns: Experts worry that this ingredient will mess with your hormones — especially Estrogen production. Some worry this can lead to estrogen-related diseases like certain forms of cancer.
2) Triclosan
What is it? It’s a pesticide that they use to kill bacteria.
Concerns: People worry that this will affect your hormones. There is also concern that it will negatively affect the balance of good bacteria in your armpits and body. Animal studies also found that this could potentially affect your thyroid.
This ingredient is in so many skin products that it’s estimated ¾ of Americans have trace amounts of it in their urine. Look for it in soaps and facial cleansers too.
3) Phthalates
What is it? It’s a pesticide that helps perfume stick to your skin.
Concerns: This ingredient may disrupt testosterone production and is currently being studied for its link to male fertility issues and asthma.
4) Aluminum
What is it? These small particles of aluminum are meant to clog your pores and block sweat?
Concerns: Many worry it may have a link to Alzheimer’s and potentially cancer.
5) Fragrance
What is it: Mystery ingredient?
Concerns: Could be something you’re allergic to. Often one of the ingredients in deodorant or antiperspirant is just a mystery ingredient that goes by “perfume” which means you don’t know what it is and that can be scary when you are putting it on your skin.