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Permalink Reply by Cheryl Pantano on September 6, 2010 at 7:16pm

I think it is because people with impaired renal function can't get rid of the aluminum. Here is an article about the aluminum containing renal warning mandated by the FDA.

http://www.viviforyou.com/herbal_clear_deodorant/herbal_clear_alumi...

Permalink Reply by Adrian on September 6, 2010 at 9:26pm

Most common cosmetic products contain a wide variety of irritants, hormone disrupters, carcinogens and other nasties. There are a wide variety of environment and human friendly alternatives available, but you may not find them in your local supermarkets and convenience stores, and you may have to visit a health food store or order online.

Permalink Reply by Charlie Quaid on September 6, 2010 at 11:35pm

Here's a link to a site you might find interesting - http://storyofstuff.org/cosmetics/ - enjoy

Permalink Reply by Cheryl Pantano on September 7, 2010 at 9:25am

Great video clip. Thanks. There is so many things that are bad for us in products we use on a daily basis. I drive myself crazy reading labels. The advertising is so misleading. Always claiming to be organic or natural. Concumer beware!

Permalink Reply by Misty: Baytheist Living! on September 8, 2010 at 8:13pm

Right.
I suppose I should have phrased my question as
"Why in the fuck do I need aluminum in deodorant? "
I'm not asking to be wrapped in tin foil like left over turkey.
I just don't want to smell like ass!

Permalink Reply by Adrian on September 9, 2010 at 12:18am

Simply put, you don't need aluminium, but it is a cheap and effective way to kill the bacteria that cause BO; shame it's toxic to humans too! There are mineral-based alternatives that work well, such as PitRok.

Permalink Reply by Adrian on September 10, 2010 at 8:29pm

Misty, check this out!

http://storyofstuff.org/cosmetics/

Good intro to the subject.