Organic Ylang Ylang Pit Paste [Deodorant] w/Arrowroot Powder 2oz.

What is wrong with deodorants that are not Organic and Natural?

Fragrance – “Fragrance” is a euphemism for nearly 4,000 different ingredients. Most “fragrances” are synthetic and are either cancer-causing or otherwise toxic. Exposure to fragrances has been shown to affect the central nervous system. “Fragrances” are found in most shampoos, deodorants, sunscreens, skincare and body care products.
Talc has been linked to ovarian and testicular cancer. It can be found in makeup, baby and adult powders, deodorant and foundation.

Aluminum – based compounds are used as the active ingredient in antiperspirants. These compounds form a temporary plug within the sweat duct that stops the flow of sweat to the skin’s surface. Some research suggests that aluminum-based compounds, which are applied frequently and left on the skin near the breast, may be absorbed by the skin and cause estrogen-like (hormonal) effects (3). Because estrogen has the ability to promote the growth of breast cancer cells, some scientists have suggested that the aluminum-based compounds in antiperspirants may contribute to the development of breast cancer.

Most commercial deodorants also contain parabens, which act as preservatives and stabilizers, but which like aluminum can be absorbed into the skin. Parabens mimic estrogen, and though the amounts we absorb on a daily basis might be small, over time, the accumulation can be significant.

What is in CC All Natural Pit Paste:

Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Palm Oil, Non-Aluminum Baking Soda, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Arrowroot Powder, Essential Oils: Ylang Ylang, Tea Tree, Lavender, Rose Geranium, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Vanilla.

Where does Ylang Ylang come from?:

The essential oil of ylang-ylang is extracted by steam distillation of fresh flowers of the ylang-ylang tree, which bears the scientific name Cananga Odorata and is commonly found in the rain forests of certain Asian and South Pacific Islands like Indonesia, Philippines, Java, Sumatra, Comoro and Polynesia.

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Benefits :

Antidepressant: This is one of the oldest known medicinal properties of Ylang-Ylang and it is a part of the essential oil as well. It fights depression and relaxes both the body and soul, thereby driving away anxiety, sadness, and chronic stress. It also has an uplifting effect on mood and induces feelings of joy and hope. It may be an effective treatment for those undergoing nervous breakdowns and acute depression after a shock or an accident.

Antiseborrhoeic: Seborrhoea or Seborrhoeic Eczema is a horrible disease that is caused due to malfunctioning sebaceous glands. This disorder results in irregular sebum production and the consequent infection of the epidermal cells. It looks very unattractive and painful, since the white or pale yellow skin, whether it’s dry or greasy, starts peeling off. This normally happens on the scalp, cheeks, eyebrows and wherever else hair follicles are found. Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil can be beneficial in curing this inflammatory situation and reducing the skin irritation and redness by regularizing sebum production and treating the infection itself.

Antiseptic: Any wounds like cuts, abrasions or burns comes with the chance of the wound becoming septic from various bacterial infections. The risk of complications is even greater when the wound was made by an iron object, as there remains a chance of it becoming infected by tetanus germs. Essential Oil of Ylang-Ylang can help to avoid both sepsis and tetanus by inhibiting microbial growth and disinfecting the wounds. This property of Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil protects your wounds from infections from bacteria, virus and fungus. It also helps to speed up the healing process of the wound.

Aphrodisiac: The Essential Oil derived from Ylang-Ylang can really activate the romance within couples and can improve your sexual life. This can be very beneficial for those people who have lost interest in sex due to tremendous work load, professional stress, depression, or the effects of pollution. The loss of libido or frigidity is a growing problem in modern life, but relying on natural essential oils like Ylang-ylang can really help you find your sex drive.

Hypotensive: This oil is a very effective agent for lowering blood pressure. In recent times, since high blood pressure is a major health epidemic among both the young and the old, and the drugs for lowering it having serious adverse side effects on the health, Ylang-Ylang oil can be an easy and natural solution. It has no adverse side effects on health, if taken in prescribed quantities.

Sedative: Health benefits of ylang-ylang essential oil includes providing releif from stress and anxiety. This oil sedates or calms nervous afflictions, stress, anger and anxiety, while inducing a relaxed feeling.

Nervine: Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil is a health booster for the nervous system. It strengthens the nervous system and repairs any damage it may have suffered. Furthermore, it also reduces stress on the nerves and protects them from developing a number of nervous disorders.

Arrowroot Powder Benefits:

• Vitamins: Arrowroot is a rich source of vitamins. An eight ounce serving of raw arrowroot provides 1% of the recommended daily intake (RDI) of vitamin A. As far as B-complex vitamins are concerned, it provides 22% of the RDI of thiamine, 8% of the RDI of riboflavin and 19% of the RDI of niacin. These B-vitamins help your body break down food into energy. However, processing of arrowroot reduces these nutrients drastically. Fresh arrowroot also provides 30% of the RDI of vitamin B-6, 7% for pantothenic acid and 192% for folate while the flour contains just 1% of the RDI of vitamin B-6, 3% for pantothenic acid and just 4% for folate.

• Minerals: As far as minerals are concerned, arrowroot flour has a higher nutritional value than raw arrowroot. 8 ounces of fresh arrowroot contains 1% of the RDI of calcium and 20% of the RDI of manganese. A similar amount of arrowroot flour has 9% of the RDI of calcium and 53% of the RDI of manganese. It is an excellent source of potassium with a 100 gram serving providing 454 mg of this mineral which is 10% of the RDI.  It contains lesser amounts of other minerals like copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.