What is the danger of using aluminum-containing antiperspirants?
Gabriel: Aluminum is another gender-bender… it mimics the action of human hormones and triggers various receptors associated with the sex hormone estrogen. Aluminum salt (potassium alum) in “rock” deodorants isn’t any safer. Luckily, there are lots of very effective deodorants without aluminum available today. I’ve been test-driving quite a few, and I currently use Tom’s of Maine roll-on deodorants, which are quite effective. AOL Health: What are some easy tips for understanding beauty product ingredients? Gabriel: Always look at which ingredient comes second in the ingredients list. Most often, water will be listed first, and water is water… Then scan the label down to the end of the list. As a rule, all “nasties” are listed at the end of the list. Some people assume that if something appears at the end of the list, only a very small quantity of a chemical was used. According to current legislation, ingredients that are used in concentration less than 1 percent can be listed in wh
