Deodorants

I would say so Judith. The ingredients for Weleda are:

Alcohol, Water (Aqua), Fragrance (Parfum)*, Ammonium Gycyrrhizate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Oil, Melalueca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Limonene*, Linalool*, Geraniol*, Coumarin*.

It does however contain alcohol so its swings and roundabouts.

The Green People only profess to not use 'pore clogging aluminum' and the reason they can advertise as having a 89%  Organic product  is by the use of Potassium Alum as its a natural occurring mineral. Its a clever way to market.

Saying all that, there Is no evidence (according to CRUK) that aluminum is linked to BC :

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/cancer-news/news-report/2007-09-03-no-evidence-for-breast-cancer-deodorant-link

As we are use to....................... its down to personal opinion. personally I don't think my BC was caused by deodorant but then I have made changes to make up, skin care, organic food and household cleaning products.

Still working on the wine............

Julia x

Yes, I think it does look safer - and I think I might try the sage one myself. I am really sorry if I scared you - I can be bit abrupt sometimes!

Please don't worry though, as I'm pretty sure there has still not been anything scientifically proven, that aluminium causes/affects breast cancer. I think during radiotherapy they say avoid to lessen skin irritation.

Anything you can add George?

Jan xx

Hi

I use a deodorant called 'Keep It Kind Missy' which doesn't contain alcohol, parabens or aluminium - costs around £3 from Tesco. I find it works really well too, hope this helps.

Hi Chloecat45, 

Here is the name of the deodorant my mum uses after her B/C  -Aloe  Ever Shield deodorant stick, it smells lovely and lasts ages she swears by it and of course Aluminium free. Here is a link to the shop where she buys It from in the personal care section heres a direct link -  https://shop.foreverliving.com/retail/entry/Shop.do?store=GBR&language=en&distribID=440500093900 . 

I have changed to using sanex stick deodarant which seems good but i dont know how it will hold up in hot weather! Tried the biosen but it smells rank and didnt seem very effevtive x

Hi All

Thank you for the responses.  Will check the web on these.

.... still fighting this nasty little critter...

Hi, I tried the Bonsen but didn't like it.  I've invested in a Vichy deodorant - it's expensive but works really well.

Hope that helps. Jo x

Hi Chloecat45,

Not sure if you have tried the salt rock deodorant. This was recommended to me by the Radiotherapist - I Had stopped using deodrant due to the aluminium content and wasn't using anything and became rather self conscious because my arm pits began to smell. I got the salt rock deodrant from Holland and Barrett cost was around £6.00. I have been using this since the end of June and have found it works a treat and is very cost effective as still using this first one I bought.

Good luck and I hope you find something to suit you.

I use rock salt too. I find it works really well  (though my daughter didn't so I guess everyone's different) and lasts ages.

Hi,

I have been using Ice Guard crystal deodorant since my op in early March. Does not contain any of the nasties, no smelly armpits, and still using the first one which is going to last a while yet. £4.99 in Holland and Barrett. When it eventually runs out I will definitely replace it with the same.

Best wishes xx