Summer is here, and choosing the right deodorant during sweat-inducing temperatures is of the utmost importance. Most products on the market break down into two categories—natural deodorants and clinical antiperspirants. There’s perennial debate and many strong feelings about which is better, for the user and for the people in their vicinity. Here’s what you need to know.
All about aluminum
Antiperspirants, traditionally, include aluminum, which has two primary functions: to mask odors and stop perspiration. The predominant concern with the use of aluminum, however—which is often cited among users of ‘natural’ products—is its potential connection to an increased risk of breast cancer. The underarm (or axilla in medical terms) is an absorbent area of the body, and some experts have raised concerns that absorbing aluminum in that area presents more danger.
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