The debate over deodorant and it’s links to cancer are just
about as murky and contentious as the climate change issue. As
yet “no conclusive research linking the use of underarm
antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of
breast cancer” (see studies here and here). BUT do we really
need to a scientific nod of approval to be concerned or should
we occasionally just employ some good ol’ common sense? Here is
what we do know… The active ingredient in deodorant (unless
otherwise stated) is aluminium and they can also contain
parabens. - Scientists have found that the aluminium content of
breast tissue was significantly higher in the outer regions of
the breast, in close proximity to the area where there would be
the highest density of antiperspirant. A disproportionate amount
of tumours occur in the upper outer quadrant of the breast which
seems to support that this could be linked to aluminium-based
antiperspirants. (read more) - Some research suggests that
aluminum-based compounds may be ab