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RIO Fitness Chicago® Tip: 

Go check the label of your deodorant for the ingredients PARABENS, ALUMINUM, and PROPELENE GLYCOL. These dangerous ingredients cause cancer (especially in women), brain damage, hormonal imbalance, birth defects and even liver/heart/nervous system abnormalities. 

Here's a healthy, natural recipe for homemade deodorant that works just as good as store bought & is simple to make:

•1/4 Cup Organic Arrowroot starch

•4Tb Organic Coconut Oil

•1/4 Cup Organic Baking Soda

Mix ingredients in a glass container and that's it! 

Parabens: (On the label* methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben or isobutylparaben) These are used in many skin care and cosmetic products. They act as a preservative to discourage bacteria and fungus. Research shows that parabens from lotions and deodorants can absorb into the body and weakly mimic estrogen causing damage to the endocrine system.

Aluminum: One of the main ingredients in many deodorants and antiperspirants is aluminum, which actually blocks the body from producing sweat. Aluminum has been known to cause neurological damage and contribute to diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Aluminum has been found to be able to enter and remain in a human bloodstream for up to two weeks after just one application of deodorant or antiperspirant.

Propelene Glycol: is often used in deodorants and is also an ingredient in antifreeze. Factory workers who are exposed are warned of the danger of kidney, brain, and liver damage through skin contact.