If you’re concerned that your underarm deodorant may increase your risk of cancer or other health issues, why not choose a product that does not contain these chemicals. 

Here are some of the best organic deodorants available that really do absorb wetness and will leave you smelling fresh.

Weleda’s deodorant sprays (rose, citrus and sage) are third-party certified by various organizations including BDIH, NaTrue and Demeter, and the company is a signer of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Pact.

Weleda Wild Rose is a “natural antibacterial” and it appears to be the most effective of the three Weleda deodorant products available for those hot and sweaty days. So it’s not cheap ($15), but you get more for your dollar compared to other so-called natural high-end deodorants. 

If you have $23 in your pocket, Dr. Hauschka is the King of natural deodorant. It’s third party-certified (by BDIH), comes in two options, Floral and Fresh, with the latter smelling and working great on men. The ingredients are as organic as can be, and it’s very effective compared to other so-called natural deodorants. And yes people, even Martha Stewart swears by it.  

Lafe’s Organic Baby Mother To Be Deodorant Spray ($7.99) is so organic and clear of any harmful ingredients, the Environmental Working Group gives it a zero hazard rating. It only contains purified water, organic aloe vera extract and mineral salts. For those interested in other products by this company, Lafe’s offers other choices including hemp sticks and five varieties of roll-ons. One side note: although the company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, they’re currently considered “non-compliant” because they haven’t yet fully listed all of their ingredients on product labels.

Spray on the fresh scent of nature. This natural herbal deodorant allows the body to sweat, which is a natural cleansing process necessary to release toxins. With an essential oil blend of sage, lemon and lavender to help neutralize odors naturally. Smelling good naturally is no sweat. Burt’s Bees is also Leaping Bunny-certified. The ingredient list for the Burt’s Bees Herbal Deodorant ($8) is perfectly natural (though there are no organic ingredients) and the deodorant is also clear of any harmful ingredients. 

For ($7.20) you can buy the Winner of the Geneva Award, Dr. mist Fluid Spray. This product is inspired by the Dead Sea and kills body odor for up to 3 days. Dr. mist spray does not contain any Aluminum, Fragrance, or Alcohols and embraces an environmental-friendly and hygienic concept process.

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Take a moment to search the internet and you will find a variety of organizations that are claiming that deodorants are the cause behind breast cancer. Now let’s take a closer look at some of the concerns surrounding the use of deodorants.

Some research groups are suggesting that deodorants containing harmful substances such as aluminum compounds and parabens can be absorbed through the skin. Aluminum compounds or aluminum salts which are found in some deodorants are powerful astringents used as a coating and to close pores, which ultimately blocks any sweat or odor from leaving the body. Parabens are preservatives that are used in a wide variety of cosmetic products with the purpose of eliminating bacteria. According to the Environmental Working Group, a watchdog organization that monitors the use of chemicals in everyday life “People are being exposed to hundreds of chemicals. Every person is full of complex mixtures and the health consequences are completely unknown.” A 2004 study published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology detected parabens in breast cancer tissue. In this study, parabens were found in 18 of 20 samples of tissue from human breast tumors. However, this study did not prove that parabens cause breast tumors.

In opposition to the above research, the National Cancer Institute states that there is a lack of conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm deodorants with breast cancer. Further, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates cosmetics also does not have any evidence or research data that proves the ingredients in underarm deodorants cause cancer.

So, who’s right? It appears that no one knows for certain the effects of chronic, long-term exposure to deodorants with ingredients such as aluminum compounds and parabens. Furthermore, all relevant studies on deodorants and breast cancer have provided conflicting results. It is clear that additional research is needed to investigate this relationship and other factors that may be involved.

One way that may help alleviate your discomfort with this issue is by looking up your deodorant brand on Skin Deep, the Environmental Working Group’s online database, which analyzes all the various risk factors associated with specific products.

Finally, if you’re still concerned that your underarm deodorant may increase your risk of cancer, why not choose a product that does not contain these chemicals. Make sure to read our Top 5 Natural Deodorants article and find out which are the best organic deodorants available, and if they really can absorb wetness and leave you smelling fresh?

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