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She Tried It: I’ve Been Using Natural Deodorant For One Month, Here’s How It’s Going

Since high school, I’ve been hearing about antiperspirants, their inclusion of aluminum, and the potential link to breast cancer. However, I never thought that I was even a candidate for a natural deodorant.

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