{"product_id":"lavender-sage-deodorant","title":"Lavender Sage Deodorant - 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAluminum-free, organic, fragrance-free (essential oils only!), no chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we avoid aluminum in deodorants? Not only do these block your sweat glands preventing your body from releasing the toxins it needs to, aluminum builds up within your system and can lead to an array of health issues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is completely non-toxic deodorant that works :) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn (Zea mays) Starch\u003cbr\u003eCoconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil\u003cbr\u003eShea (Butyrospermum parkii) Nut Butter\u003cbr\u003eBaking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)\u003cbr\u003eArrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) Starch\u003cbr\u003eCocoa (Theobroma cacao) Butter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Flower Oil\u003cbr\u003eMarjoram (Origanum majorana) Leaf Oil\u003cbr\u003eSage (Salvia officinalis) Leaf Oil\u003cbr\u003eBeeswax (Cera alba)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Notes (more on why to avoid aluminum):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eAluminum Absorption \u0026amp; Accumulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eAluminum salts are absorbed through the skin (especially if shaved\/abraded) and have been measured in human blood, urine, and even breast tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eDarbre, 2001\u003c\/strong\u003e: Detected aluminum in human breast tissue, raising concern for local accumulation near the axilla (where deodorants are applied).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eExley, 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showed systemic absorption of aluminum, which can bioaccumulate in bone, brain, and breast tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eBreast Cancer Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eAluminum compounds act as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003emetalloestrogens\u003c\/strong\u003e—mimicking estrogen, which is a known driver of many breast cancers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eDarbre, 2014 (Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suggested chronic exposure to aluminum salts may contribute to increased risk of breast cancer due to estrogenic and genotoxic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eThe proximity of application (underarm, near breast tissue) is a biologically plausible concern, even if not definitively proven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eNeurotoxicity \u0026amp; Alzheimer’s Disease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eHigh aluminum exposure is neurotoxic and has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease in some epidemiological studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eWalton, 2014 (Frontiers in Neurology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Found significantly higher aluminum in brain tissue of Alzheimer’s patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003eWhile antiperspirants are not the only source, they may add to the body burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e4. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eSweat Gland Physiology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eSweating is one of the body’s natural excretion routes for certain toxins (like heavy metals).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eBlocking this with aluminum plugs may interfere with detoxification pathways (though mainstream medicine disputes this).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eSato, 2001 (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sweat contains measurable amounts of toxins, including arsenic, cadmium, and lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earth Spirit Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Cobalt Glass Jar with Silver Lid (50g)","offer_id":44969118728371,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stick","offer_id":44969118761139,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/0375\/3395\/files\/Screenshot2025-08-23at4.59.00PM.png?v=1755982748","url":"https:\/\/shop.wellnesslibrary.ca\/products\/lavender-sage-deodorant","provider":"𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 ⟡ by Erica Grenci","version":"1.0","type":"link"}