Why deos without aluminum?

Why is sweating important?

Sweating is a natural protective mechanism of the body. We sweat not only when the outside temperature is high, but also during physical exertion or mental stress. Sweatß lowers the body temperature via the resulting evaporation cold - as a natural air conditioning system against overheating.

Sweating is an essential part of our metabolism. Perspiration regulates the evaporative cooling; not only our body temperature, but also frees our organism from internal toxins and waste products. The approx. 3 million sweat glands on the skin's surface are particularly dense on the forehead, palms of hands, soles of feet and in the armpits. They are part of the body's immune system.

How does the smell of sweat come about?

The unpleasant odor is not caused by sweating itself, because sweatß is actually odorless. The annoying smell of sweat only occurs when the bacteria on our skin absorb the sweat. break down into its components. Among other things, formic acid and butyric acid are released, which are responsible for the pungent and rancid smell.

What is there to consider when choosing a suitable deodorant?

To prevent a bad smell from disturbing our well-being, a reliable deodorant with natural, plant-based active ingredients is part of the morning body care routine. When choosing a suitable deodorant, you should above all make sure to avoid additives that are harmful to the skin, the entire body and also bad for the environment. Unfortunately, such questionable ingredients are still found in many deodorants.

What's the problem with deodorants containing aluminum?

Most deodorants contain aluminum salts as an active ingredient. Aluminum is considered an effective sweat stopper, but has some unpleasant side effects. 

  • neurotoxic effect
    Aluminum has a neurotoxic effect and can therefore be described as a neurotoxin. Aluminum compounds accumulate over the long term in the brain, lungs, kidneys and bones. They are associated with the development of allergies, Alzheimer's and breast cancer - even if this has still not been proven beyond doubt. Aluminum is also suspected of impairing fertility, pregnancy and healthy bone development to damage. 
  • Poor skin tolerance & High allergy potential 
    The aluminum salts contained in the antiperspirants often cause irritation and itching on sensitive skin. Deodorants containing aluminum can lead to severe allergic reactions. 
  • Environmentally harmful extraction with high energy consumption
    Aluminum is the third most common element on earth. It is obtained from bauxite in opencast mines, which requires a great deal of energy. The deposits are mainly in Australia, China, Brazil, Guinea, Jamaica, India and Cameroon. The aluminum ore obtained is transported to Europe by freighter on long overseas routes, which is not exactly environmentally friendly.
  • Aluminium accumulates in the body
    Aluminum as a trace element occurs naturally in root vegetables, lettuce or tea leaves. It can only be excreted from the body in small amounts. With increased intake of aluminum, a large part of the metal accumulates in the tissue and in the organs. 

In order not to burden your body with an unnecessarily large amount of aluminum, you should avoid using deodorants containing aluminum and rule out other unnecessary sources of aluminum being absorbed into your body.

Aluminium beverage cans, whitening toothpaste, aluminum grill trays and other aluminum containers, for example, are potentially harmful to health, especially when they come into contact with acidic or salty foods. You don’t need to panic about this, but: Better opt for high-quality traditional cookware and a natural diet that is as free of chemical additives and pesticides as possible. The main danger of aluminum is its long-term effect.

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has set a permissible weekly maximum value that is still considered harmless. However, this has already been achieved

What other ingredients in deodorant should you avoid?

  • Silicones, paraffins or mineral oils
    These petroleum-based ingredients seal the skin, stick it together and have no nourishing effect. Not only are they harmful to the environment to produce, they also pollute our waters.
  • Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
    These synthetic emulsifiers or mineral oil solubilizers damage the skin's membrane function and make it permeable to pollutants. Possible consequences are skin irritations, allergies, neurodermatitis, reddening of the eyes and mucous membranes or headaches. PEGs are made from the toxic gas ethylene oxide and are extremely harmful to our environment. PEGs are mutagenic, teratogenic and carcinogenic.
  • Denatured alcohol (alcohol denat.)
    Denaturing agents in alcohol such as diethyl phthalate do not have to be explicitly declared, but can be hidden behind the veiled ingredients designation alcohol denat. Hide. These denaturants damage the skin's protective mechanism and are also suspected of acting like hormones.
  • Synthetic fragrances
    They are supposed to cover up the smell of sweat, but lead to increased skin irritation, redness, itching and have an increased allergy potential. Synthetic fragrances are hardly biodegradable. They can still be detected in the environment decades later.
  • Triclosan
    This antibacterial agent, also used as a disinfectant, causes skin irritation and severe eye irritation. Triclosan damages the skin's natural bacterial flora and, as a so-called “endocrine disruptor” the hormonal balance. Triclosan may reduce fertility in women, a 2015 Canadian study found. It bioaccumulates in water and aquatic life. Therefore, according to triclosan; REACH MSDS as very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • Parabens
    These ingredients, commonly used as preservatives, are very similar to the female hormone estrogen. Parabens have a hormonal effect on the body. They can upset the hormone balance, reduce fertility and promote the growth of tumors.

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