The term “antiperspirant” is regulated by the FDA as an OTC (over the counter) drug. Although the FDA reviews Individual antiperspirant active ingredients for safety – we believe the entire premise of needing a drug to stop a natural bodily function wrong. Sweat is our healthy way of cooling down the body – the point of deodorant should be to stop the odor, and minimize (but not block) the sweat.
The way we think about sweating and deodorant ought to change. We support natural deodorants because we think they are a better product for your natural health and well-being. Some people are concerned aluminum causes cancer. Although there is a lot we still do not know, there is currently no strong epidemiologic studies in the medical literature that link breast cancer risk to antiperspirant use.