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Anyway, back to Lizzo: upon reading about McConaughey, she took to social media revealing:
""Ok I'm w him on this one. I stopped using deodorant and I smell BETTER."
And listen, as it turns out, what she's saying, is facts.
There's no secret that typical deodorant has been linked to cancer and other internal wellness illnesses, due to their content of aluminum and other potentially harmful chemicals (I only say potential because not everyone's bodies respond to these toxins the same way, but we all know how deodorant gets down). Rapper Saweetie detailed that she uses lemons instead, which she credits for her smooth and clear pits.
"A lot of people don't know this, but when you use deodorant, it traps the toxins in there, and that's why you always be musty. In order to alleviate that, put lemons instead of deodorant under your armpits."
She explained:
"It also lightens it. So dark marks, and all the funk, that's caused by bacteria. So, instead of putting that nasty, unhealthy deodorant that blocks your pores, get you some lemons."
Zoe Kravitz is also an advocate of finding more natural ways to cleanse your armpits, versus traditional deodorants.
She revealed to Vogue that instead, she swears by Milk + Honey natural deodorant.
"I've been on quite a journey with natural deodorants in general because a lot of them don't work, but I don't want to put aluminum near my lymph nodes and breasts, and this is one of the only ones that works--truly works. Lasts all day, and smells delicious."
Of course, the conversation is largely in part to Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher starting this massive avalanche of conversation about not routinely bathing themselves and their kids, a conversation that just won't quit. And just like that conversation, dermatologists are weighing in here too and advising against the hygiene staple. In fact, if you quit using an antiperspirant altogether, your skin's natural microbiome can potentially reset. Dr. Joshua Zeichner tells Well + Good:
"Antiperspirants work by blocking wetness from reaching the surface of the skin. These contain aluminum salts that form a plug or blockage within the sweat glands to physically prevent sweat. Despite the popular belief that discontinuing antiperspirant use will detox your underarms, the only detoxifying organs in your body are your liver and kidneys. Without antiperspirant, perhaps your skin may better clear dirt, oil, and debris that accumulate on the skin and within the sweat glands."
Additionally, just as Saweetie said, he agrees that antiperspirants use antimicrobial agents to kill bacteria and other ingredients to block your sweat glands; however, antiperspirants actually affects the bacterial balance in your armpits. He also notes that ultimately, their use can actually create an even greater odor-inducing sweat problem. Chileeee.
Let me find out Saweetie is a whole MD out here!
GiphyFor now, Lizzo hasn't gone into detail about her armpit cleansing routine but we'll keep out eyes open about whatever tea she has on how to stay fresh. In the meantime, although everything we may have ever been taught about hygiene may be a whole ass lie, at least the conversation is...happening.
Watch Lizzo's latest video "Rumors" below:
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The latest viral food craze on TikTok is a bowl of fruit with fresh coconut water, dubbed "nature's cereal." It all started when a vegan food TikToker, who goes by the name "Natures Food," shared a video filling a bowl with fresh pomegranate, blueberries and blackberries, topped with fresh coconut water. In a video posted in February, he said:
@natures_food nature's cereal #fruit #fruits #share
"This my friends is what breakfast cereal looks like for me. My number one thing I notice when I eat this is my energy level -- goes through the roof."
From here, our sis Lizzo, who is vegan herself, tried it for her social media to enjoy, and the rest went down in viral food trend history. In her version of the dish, she swapped strawberries in place of blackberries and added ice to make the mix extra cold and crunchy. Captioned:
"It's actually really good, y'all."
@lizzo 🫐🍓🥥 it’s actually really good y’all @natures_food
She posted a follow-up with another bowl of the fruit instead of cereal saying, "I'm addicted."
Of course, the natural course of action, was for the cereal to go up. So, you can thank Lizzo for your social media accounts being flooded with the new craze.
But social media wouldn't be social media without thoughts:
From those that loved it:
To confused by it:
To obsessed:
And Lizzo wouldn't be Lizzo, if she didn't know how to deal with the responses, good and bad.
"I'm just glad y'all are getting their antioxidants, hydration and energy."
Us too, sis. Us too. Let's get these abs, ladies!
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