Beware Of Harmful And Toxic Ingredients In What You Use

Time and again, we are warned about toxic ingredients that are used (sometimes in abundance) in the many personal care and household products in our homes.

Recently, there has been concern about triclosan, a chemical that is used in many, many personal care products:

Triclosan: This antibacterial agent is found in soaps, toothpastes, mouthwashes, deodorants, and even clothing. Studies have found triclosan may harm the human immune system, which makes people more likely to develop allergies, and reduces muscle strength in humans and animals. The FDA warns consumers to read labels for triclosan and recommends using plain soap to clean up. Instead of using antibacterial hand sanitizers made with triclosan, choose an alternative made with at least 60 percent alcohol.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/top-10-toxic-products-you-dont-need.html#ixzz3f7305Vop

Here is more:

Triclosan:  Toothpaste, body wash, and deodorant are using antimicrobial chemicals such as triclosan to prevent bacterial growth.  However, not only is standard soap and water just as effective, triclosan is considered an endocrine disruptor.  Use of products containing this chemical can lead to reproductive issues, thyroid malfunction, and even cancer.

Parabens:  Many products – such as spray deodorants, facial creams, hair products, and toothpaste – contain chemicals called parabens, which mimic human estrogen.  In one study conducted at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom, 99% of study participants with breast cancer had paraben accumulation in their tumors.  Even women who didn’t regularly use products known to contain parabens presented with parabens in their tumor tissue.  More research needs to be done but considering the increasing use of parabens in pharmaceutical drugs and as a food additive, it should be avoided if at all possible.  The word “paraben” is sometimes combined with methyl, propyl, isobutyl, or ethyl – so read your labels!

Source: http://thetruthaboutcancer.com/cosmetics-cancer-causing-ingredients/

So, in order not to toxify ourselves and the environment, it pays to read the labels. It might also pay to pay a bit more and use safe and environmentally friendly (green) products so that we leave behind a relatively less contaminated earth for the animals and humans.

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Thank you!

Source: https://myanimalcare.org/2015/07/06/beware-of-harmful-and-to..

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