Question 1

is natural deodorant healthier than the ones with chemicals?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question.: Everything is chemicals, including you and me.  A better question is: "what kind of deodorant is least harmful to my body?"  crystal and stone deodorants, made with mineral salts like potassium alum, are available, but it's unclear whether or not they actually work. There is also no good evidence that conventional deodorants do any harm.  There is, however, no reason not to try the natural ones.

Question 2

just curious what may have caused my white t-shirt underarms to be stained red a few weeks ago. no irritation, use natural deodorants, wore white dres?

Accepted Answer

??Chromhidrosis??: Chromhidrosis "colored sweat" ,is a rare condition. It’s caused by deposition of lipofuscin in the sweat glands. Red, blue, green, yellow, pink, &amp; black have been reported.  Usually chromhidrosis affects the apocrine glands, (underarms). Pigments made by bacteria can cause colored sweat. Chromhidrosis of the eccrine glands is rare, it occurs mainly after the ingestion of certain dyes or drugs.

Question 3

i switched to an all natural deodorant about a month ago (native), and now have swollen lymph nodes in both armpits that are painful. i know this has ?

Accepted Answer

Stop it: If you suspect that the natural product has caused it, you will need to stop using it.  Remember that not everything natural is good for you. For example, poison ivy/oak is likely as organic and natural as it comes (since no one tries to cultivate them or fertilize them with chemicals), yet it sensitizes over 90% of the people having direct contact with it.

Question 4

i have had a recurring staph infection under one arm for over a year. would changing from antiperspirant roll on to a natural deodorant help? shaving doesnt make a difference

Accepted Answer

Use Antiseptic Soaps: Staph is a difficult bacteria to get rid of it.
The deodorants/antiperspirants may not eliminate . So you should try using antiseptic soaps to clear your armpits thoroughly daily. Note down the starting dates of this exercise and see which soap cuts down the number of infections per month/per 6 months

Question 5

swollen lymph nodes under arms, lasted for 2 wks and were sore.now 1 at base of skull, it to is sore. only change is working out & natural deodorant.

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: You should see a doctor. They may or may not be lymph nodes but either way you need an exam.

Question 6

tried deodorants, natural remedies but didn't work.take a bath once twice daily but still i have a strong body odor.im a hospital worker.pls help me.

Accepted Answer

Body odor: Body odor can be from foods and there are similar foods to onions like garlic, shallots, and chives. Body odor can also be from bacteria. Changing your diet to mostly raw for a few days may help cleanse you along with lots of fluids and frequent washing.

Question 7

switched from antipersp deodorant to natural 1mo ago. having swollen painful nodes in arm pits, discoloration, rash,etc. tried tonsof different brands?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: Hi, thanks for the question.  It seems like you developed a rash in the area where you applied the deodorant.  If this is indeed the case, you likely have an allergy to the deodorant.  The reaction is called contact dermatitis, meaning irritation where the deodorant touches your skin.  The main solution is to stop using the offending chemical or product.  Hope that helps!

Question 8

do antiperspirants/deodorants cause breast cancer? i have tried natural products that don't contain aluminum or other potential hazardous chemicals, but they don't help with my body odor?

Accepted Answer

: They have many ingredients some of which have been implicated but not proven to cause cancer. If you worry don't use them and try soap and water. A paste made of baking soda  (powdered mixed with a little water) works as a very good de-odorizer

Question 9

what's the best deodorant?

Accepted Answer

Soap and water: Frequent daily good showers  or  bath , clean well washed .Cloths are the best inexpensive deodorants , next is what ever you like to buy

Question 10

in what age can use deodorants??

Accepted Answer

From puberty : You can use deodorants after you start puberty. This is because you usually don't have the odor issues before that and don't need them when you are younger.

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Is natural deodorant healthier than the ones with chemicals?

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Just curious what may have caused my white t-shirt underarms to be stained red a few weeks ago. no irritation, use natural deodorants, wore white dres?

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I switched to an all natural deodorant about a month ago (native), and now have swollen lymph nodes in both armpits that are painful. i know this has ?

A member asked:

I have had a recurring staph infection under one arm for over a year. would changing from antiperspirant roll on to a natural deodorant help? shaving doesnt make a difference

A member asked:

Swollen lymph nodes under arms, lasted for 2 wks and were sore.now 1 at base of skull, it to is sore. only change is working out & natural deodorant.

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Tried deodorants, natural remedies but didn't work.take a bath once twice daily but still i have a strong body odor.im a hospital worker.pls help me.

A member asked:

Switched from antipersp deodorant to natural 1mo ago. having swollen painful nodes in arm pits, discoloration, rash,etc. tried tonsof different brands?

A member asked:

Do antiperspirants/deodorants cause breast cancer? i have tried natural products that don't contain aluminum or other potential hazardous chemicals, but they don't help with my body odor?

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What's the best deodorant?

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In what age can use deodorants??

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