Comments on Netty L.'s review of Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick
Natural Long-Lasting Deodorant Stick
Description: Natural fragrance blocks odor.
Trying to Lower My Risk of Breast Cancer
My physician recently told me that I have lumps in each of my breasts. He instructed me that this is normal for many women, but to make sure I perform regular breast exams and watch for any changes. At 25, my risk for breast cancer is much lower, but 1 in 7 women develop breast cancer in their life time. Some risk factors are out of my control like the fact that I have no children.
One of the risk factors that I can control is lowering the amount of toxic substances that I expose myself to. Parabens have been found in cancer cells, but scientific studies have yet to confirm a direct link between parabens and breast cancer.
Other recent studies have concluded that the skin absorbs more chemicals from topical substances than was previously believed. Parabens and aluminum are common in conventional antiperspirant. I use Tom's of Maine deodorant (I'm partial to the calendula scent) for all of these reasons. I know that it isn't as strong as conventional brands, but I take comfort in knowing that I'm putting my long term health first.
I realize that the scientific community hasn't reached a definite conclusion about the link of antiperspirant, parabens, and breast cancer, but until then, I've decided to play it safe and lay off the antiperspirant.
Netty L.'s keywords: deodorant, antiperspirant, aluminum, paraben free, breast cancer
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