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Detox Stinky Armpits To Remove Toxins

May 30, 2017 by Shellie Wilson 1 Comment


You are probably wondering why you need to do this. Let me remind you what chemicals you put on your pits every day.

By the way, this is NOT my hairy arm pit. My arm pits are shaved this is just the Activated charcoal. Sorry I don’t know why I need to make that point.

Just look at the list of chemical ingredients in an average deodorant:

1. Aluminum Compounds

Aluminum is the ingredient in antiperspirants that actually clogs your pores and prevents sweating. Aluminum exposure has been linked with the development of Alzheimer’s disease and interferes with your estrogen levels. When your body can’t process estrogen properly, there’s a higher risk for breast and prostrate cancer.1

2. Parabens

This chemical is used in a lot of products these days as a preservative, but it is possibly one of the most harmful additives of all. Sometimes parabens act as estrogen in your body, which disrupts hormonal balances and has been linked to breast cancer and prostate cancer.1

3. Steareths

These additives are the product of ethoxylation (weakening of harsh chemical in the manufacturing process), which simultaneously produces carcinogens and dioxanes.1

4. Triclosan

The FDA has classified triclosan as a pesticide, yet it is in the majority of brand name deodorants. It’s used to kill bacteria in the manufacturing process, as well as when it comes in contact with your skin. When triclosan is combined with water it can also create a carcinogenic gas called chloroform.1

5. Propylene Glycol

If used everyday, this chemical can cause damage to your central nervous system, heart and liver. It is also shown to irritate skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. Propylene glycol can be harmful at as small a percentage as 2%, yet deodorants generally have a high dose of 50% propylene glycol.2

6. TEA and DEA

Triethanolamine (TEA) and diethanolamine (DEA) are chemicals can seep into your skin and affect your liver and kidneys. In fact, they’re so harmful that these two chemicals have already been banned from products in Europe because they are known carcinogens.2

7. Artificial Colors

Some artificial colors and bleaches in deodorants can cause serious allergic reactions and are also known carcinogens.2 (Source)

 

 

So are you totally disgusted by now? Let’s not forget the natural bacteria that causes the BO in the first place.

Try this recipe to strip back and pull out toxins.

 

Ingredients

2 tbs of Activated Charcoal Powder

2 tbs of Apple Cider Vinegar

1-2 tbs of water

Mix to a spreadable paste then apply to your clean arm pits. Allow to sit on the skin for 20-30 mins. You can pop your arms down, I only had mine up for the photo.

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Comments

  1. ALo says

    November 25, 2017 at 4:12 am

    Do you have to repeat this multiple times to achieve the detox?

Have you read?

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