Should You Try an Underarm Detox?

If you experience odor, rashes, or excessive sweating in your armpits, you might want to consider an underarm detox.

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It’s a simple, DIY mask you can apply to your armpits to unclog your pores and remove toxins most deodorants contain.

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Why Detox Your Underarms?

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– Aluminum – Studies show links between aluminum and Alzheimer’s Disease and some cancers

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– Parabens – Also hormone disruptors and have been linked to cancers

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– Phthalates – These are endocrine disruptors that can cause hormone imbalance and even infertility

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– Propylene glycol – also known as antifreeze, this chemical carries a moderate risk of immunotoxicity and allergies

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE On underarm detox

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