That’s before we even start with hair and makeup.
Deodorants and antiperspirants, while often dumped into the same category,are not the same thing.
Deodorants are used to kill odor-producing bacteria, while antiperspirants block sweat glands to keep you from sweating.
Many products today contain both.
Before the start of the 20th century,no one used deodorantor really even cared about body odor.
At first, few actually used the new products.
It’s a fault which never fails to carry its own punishmentunpopularity."
Sales of one deodorant reached $1 million by 1927, which was a huge sum in that era.
It has now become a standard way of thinking for us all.
No one ever wants to smell bad, even when we’re alone.
Only then do I feel like myself.
Turns out, not everyone needs it, though.
We all know what that smell is, right?
However,one studyfound not everyone produced the bacteria that leads to underarm odor.
It sort of suggests to me that there are a lot of conformists around," Day said.
In fact, chemicals placed on your skin can be even more dangerous than if you ingested them orally.
Severalanimal studieshave shown triclosan may alter hormone regulation and has been thought to contribute to antibiotic resistant bacteria.
It also has been linked to a slew of other health risks, including skin irritation and endocrine disruption.
Surprisingly,researchin 2008 found triclosan in the urine of nearly 75 percent of people tested.
Like parabens and aluminum compounds,phthalatescan mess with your hormones.
It differs, however, in that it disrupts the way your body produces and uses testosterone.
Antiperspirants use antimicrobial agents to kill bacteria and other ingredients to block your sweat glands.
However, antiperspirants actually affect the bacterial balance in your armpits.
Ultimately, their use can actually create an even greater odor-inducing sweat problem.
The bacteria killed off by deodorants and antiperspirants allowbacteria that produce even more pungent odors to thrive instead.
Other questionable ingredients may also be in the mix.
A paste ofbaking soda and watercan be a very effective deodorant for some people.
Other options include dabbing a bit ofapple cider vinegarunder your arms.
A change to your morning routine, perhaps?
