antiperspirant

Myth: Underarm antiperspirants and underwired bras cause breast cancer.

Traditional antiperspirants have been proven to contain aluminum, one of the main active ingredients in most deodorants.

But aluminum, the active ingredient in antiperspirants, has gotten a bad rap over the years.

Antiperspirants help to reduce the amount of sweat produced by temporarily blocking the pores that release sweat.

Antiperspirants mask body odor temporarily and then only to a limited degree.

NEW YORK -- No man wants to reek of B.O., especially in the workplace, and as men become more focused on their personal care the increasing demand for antiperspirants and for male grooming products is fueling the growth of this market.

Deodorants and antiperspirants increase your risk of breast cancer "Since the late 90s, rumours about deodorants and antiperspirants causing breast cancer have been rife - but the evidence does not support this claim," said Alana.

If you're not a fan of antiperspirants and if you just want a hassle-free life, Botox is a must-try.

Antiperspirants and deodorants aren't the same thing.

Treatments include a lontophoresis procedure; taking anticholinergics (or antimuscarinic); not wearing tight nylon clothing; avoiding spicy food; and using stronger antiperspirants.

Myth #2: Antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer The truth is that there is no conclusive evidence on links between the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants and the subsequent development of breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

"As the global deodorants and antiperspirants leader, we're constantly talking with consumers about their personal care needs and know that yellow stains and white marks on clothes are among the top unmet category needs," said Matthew McCarthy, Unilever's senior director of deodorants and men's grooming.