Zirconium Oxide: Definition

Zirconium Oxide:
A white amorphous powder that is insoluble in water and highly refractory, used as a pigment for paints,
a catalyst, and an abrasive. Used as a coating for the skin in dermatologic pharmaceuticals and as a pigment in paints.

Common Names:
Zirconia.

Dr Philippa Darbre: Dr Philippa Darbre cancer researcher at the University of Reading, has written several reports highlighting the use of dangerous chemicals in deodorants. Speaking of here most recent report, Dr. Darbre said " 'Finding these chemicals in human breast tumours does matter, because we know from other work that they can mimic the way oestrogen works to drive the growth of cancer." Dr. Darbre went on to say 'For years people have said there is no way they could enter the body because of our physiology, but I think it is to do with a physical overload of chemicals and that some are being absorbed by the skin'.

If you are interested in reading the report by Dr. Dabre please use the link below. Please be aware that it is very technical.

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Deodorants and Breast Cancer - Recent Media Coverage

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