Product details for Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Cool Essentials 4 Count Deodorant for Women include:
- Active Ingredient: Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Gly (15.2%)
- Inactive Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ppg-14 Butyl Ether, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Steareth-100, Bht
Ingredients to avoid in deodorants, according to Attitude, include:
- Aluminum compounds and salt
- Talc
- Parabens
- Propylene Glycol
- Triclosan
- Phthalates
WebMD notes that most antiperspirant worries center on the active ingredient, an aluminum-based compound that temporarily plugs the sweat ducts and prevents sweating. However, there is no scientific evidence linking the use of antiperspirants or deodorants to the development of breast cancer.
Degree Clinical Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant 72-Hour Sweat & Odor Protection Shower Clean Antiperspirant for Women provides 72-hour nonstop sweat protection.
Aluminum compounds are used extensively in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, including deodorants.
