DEODORIZE NATUARLLY By Andrea Sipcic Deodorants and antiperspirants have always been known to be a staple in our everyday hygiene and prepping routine. Growing up it was never even questioned if it was needed or not, with ever popular brands bombarding TV commercials and new odour blocking scents coming out what seemed like every month. Upon getting into more of a natural lifestyle, I soon discovered that there were natural based deodorants and that the ones everyone was buying had a few hidden “Secrets.” So I wanted to know what the deal was. Turns out antiperspirants actually block sweat pores, so the body doesn’t go through the natural process of sweating. Deodorants prevent
the funky odours from occurring, using aluminum compounds (a neurotoxin), triclosan and other unnatural chemicals. Some of the effects of using these generic products on a regular basis may include: Aluminum accumulation in breast tissues May play a role in breast cancer Inhibits toxins from being released from our system Can cause skin irritation, allergies and thyroid issues Can contribute to hormonal imbalances Upon trying some of the natural options, I initially found what so many others found - that “they don’t work.” I refused to give up and believe that in order to
not have underarm odour I had to apply a bunch of unnatural chemicals to my delicate skin every single day. I then found that as I started detoxing my body from the inside, things began to change. I no longer required deodorant as much and found that a few of the natural ones worked quite nicely for me. Eventually I found my all time favourite, the crystal rock deodorant. When it was first introduced to me I laughed. A completely mineral based rock thing that you put on with a bit of water and it actually works? No way. Funny enough, the first time I tried it was before I began my “detoxing journey” and did not like it. I gave it another shot a long while after that and it became life changing for me. All I needed was a bit of water on it and after
