5 Reasons To Care About Your Armpits
How often do you think about your armpits? And when did you last pay attention to what’s in your bottle of deodorant? While armpits may not be the first thing on your mind when it comes to living healthier or taking care of your skin, we’re here to tell you that you should sweat the small stuff when it comes to this body part. It’s the whole reason we originally makes our natural deodorant range, making it aluminum-free and as gentle as possible to prevent that dreaded deodorant rash whilst still preventing smelly armpits. Here are 5 reasons we care about underarms, and why you should too:
1. Epic Sweat Gland Parties
Did you know that each of your armpits houses approximately 20 to 40 thousand sweat glands? That's right – there’s an epic, hot, and sweaty house party happening right now under your arms every day! Why do we need to celebrate this? Keep reading to see how important these little guys are.
2. Lymphatic Drainage
Armpits are rich in lymph nodes, and they serve as major sites for lymphatic drainage from the upper body, including the arms, breast tissue, and surrounding areas. This drainage system helps transport lymphatic fluid containing immune cells, waste products, and antigens toward the lymph nodes. So basically, your armpits are responsible for taking the trash out.
3. Immune Cell Activation in Armpits
As lymphatic fluid flows through the lymph nodes, immune cells, such as lymphocytes and macrophages, become activated. These cells play a crucial role in identifying and attacking pathogens, viruses, and abnormal cells, contributing to the body's defence against infections and diseases. We don’t want to mess with that!
4. Filter Harmful Substances
The lymph nodes in the armpits act as powerful filters, trapping and neutralizing harmful substances carried by the lymphatic fluid. This process is essential for preventing the spread of infections and ensuring that the immune system can mount a targeted response to threats. Another reason we want to be careful about what deodorant we're using every single day!
5. Your Deodorant Could Be Causing Chaos
Traditional deodorant and antiperspirant sprays and roll-ons can be a chemical battleground filled with aluminum, parabens, and synthetic fragrances. The average deodorising or antiperspirant product contains about nine different synthetic chemicals that we steer clear of.
Make peace with your underarms and help them keep doing their good work by switching to natural alternatives. We make an aluminum-free natural roll-on with all of this information in mind, plus they're gentle and non-irritating to suit those with sensitivities.
What Causes Smelly Armpits?
Did you know the reason your armpits get smelly isn’t because of the sweat itself, but the bacteria that breaks it down once it’s on your skin. Our natural roll-on deodorants work with the power of Magnesium, which neutralises this bacteria and therefore neutralises the odour. We just use a subtle phthalate-free fragrance for some added freshness, and make a fragrance-free version also for those that are so inclinde. Got more questions? Get in touch with us today.
