Deodorant: Parabens Good, Aluminum Bad?

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Photo courtesy RoadsidePictures, on Flickr That may be the surprising case. While nearly 90% of Americans use a form of deodorant, according to a study in Clinics in Dermatology, most are confused of whether to avoid parabens or aluminum in their favorite toiletry, and many cautious consumers avoid both altogether. Unfortunately, use of paraben-free deodorant may actually increase your risk of skin irritation. According to one of my favorite dermatologists, founder and chief of the Department of Cosmetic Dermatology at the University of... read more