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Deodorants and breast cancer

Deodorants and breast cancer

Recently I ran an organic facial workshop and presentation for a group of women who have cancer.

They were incredibly vital, inspiring and full of humour. I had an enormous mind-shift in terms of health. Good health is the most important thing in our life – would you agree?

These 18 wonderful ladies were laughing a lot. When they did their own facials (with my assistance of course J) they talked about chemicals and toxins in beauty products and food. About how challenging it is to find chemical-free products, and how nasty commercial deodorants are.

When I asked them which products they used, the response was unanimous: ‘Certified organic’, with no chemicals or toxins! See my site  for those products.

In addition, did you know this? A toxic ingredient has been found in women with breast cancer. This ingredient may occur in deodorants.

Researchers at Columbia University have found that the breast tissue of women with breast cancer was 2.6 times more likely to contain elevated levels of PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) than the breast tissue of women without breast cancer (Rundle et al. 2000). Reference:  Cosmetics database

Look for deodorants with natural ingredients, such as: 

• Bicarbonate of soda to eliminate odours
• Aloe vera to soothe
• Bergamot – refreshing, uplifting, antiseptic properties
• Ylang ylang essential oil – normalises sebum production.

Get healthy deodorants here

And check out this helpful website

See related blog  ‘The difference between natural and organic ‘   or watch the video

See related topic ‘Understanding product labels’

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Have a lovely day

Lucie

www.familyhealthbeautyinfo.com

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