Last Updated on December 2, 2022 by NonToxicSwaps
Men’s deodorant typically contains aluminum and other harmful toxins. Swtich to a non toxic men’s deodorant instead!
What should I avoid in deodorants?
The armpit is a sensitive part of the body, where ingredient can easily be absorbed into the skin. These are some of the toxic ingredients you don’t want accumulating in your body.
- Aluminum salts: blocks sweat ducts in the underarm area, can act as a hormone disruptor, potential capable of altering DNA (Source)
- Phenoxyethanol: likely contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen, nervous system depressant, hormone disruptor
- Fragrance: endocrine disruptor, cover term for other toxic chemicals that include phthalates, which are linked to ADHD, organ toxicity, reproductive toxicity
- Talc: may be contaminated with asbestos, carcinogenic
- Parabens: Preservative linked to cancer, even at low concentrations. Endocrine disrupter (mimics estrogen in the body).
- Propylene Glycol: formaldehyde releaser
- Triclosan: carcinogenic
- Phthalates: Plasticizer, enhances skin absorption, hormone disruptor, reproductive system toxicity.
Eliminate these toxins from your personal care routine by switching to a non toxic men’s deodorant. Check out the safe options listed below!
What are the safest deodorants to use for men?
- PiperWai Natural Deodorant
- Acure Deodorant | Fragrance Free
- Acure Deodorant | Magnesium Charcoal
- ZERO Waste Natural Deodorant
- Humble All Natural Deodorant | Black Spruce
- Humble All Natural Deodorant | Frankincense & Fir
- Humble All Natural Deodorant | Palo Santo + Frankincense
- Humble All Natural Deodorant | Simply Unscented
- Pretty Frank Natural Deodorant | Unscented
- Pretty Frank Natural Deodorant | Woodlands
- Think Magnesium Deodorant Charcoal and Sage
Have you tried one of these already? If not, which one are you ready to swap to? Let me know in the comments!