Season 3, Ep 1 - Deodorants
Please Note: These links should be read in conjunction with the official Fact Sheet and relevant What's Really In Our... episode.
The Difference Between Deodorant and Antiperspirants
Most people think that antiperspirants and deodorants are the same thing, but they aren’t. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with powerful astringents such as aluminum salts so that they can’t release sweat.
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/deodorant-or-antiperspirants.html#
Also includes instructions on how to make your own deodorant!
Aluminium Chloride
This wikipedia article outlines the chemistry behind Aluminium Chloride.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_chloride
Aluminium Chlorohydrate
This wikipedia article outlines the chemistry behind Aluminium chlorohydrate.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium_chlorohydrate
Aluminium chlorohydrate - a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products brought to you by researchers at the Environmental Working Group.
http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=700313
Triclosan
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent. (Wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triclosan
Triclosan, a chemical used for its antibacterial properties, is an ingredient in many detergents, dish-washing liquids, soaps, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions, anti-microbial creams, various toothpastes, and an additive in various plastics and textiles.
http://www.health-report.co.uk/triclosan.html
American Congressman Edward Markey wrote to the FDA asking:
“Has the FDA reviewed the scientific evidence regarding the endocrine disrupting nature of Triclosan?” The FDA responded that in it’s opinion “existing data raise valid concerns about the effect of repetitive daily human exposure to these antiseptic ingredients”
Read the full response at:
http://markey.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3964&Itemid=141
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