Detox your products
detox your products
Decrease our exposure to toxins. This allows our body’s natural detoxification, as carried in such organs as the liver and gallbladder, lung and kidney, to be less likely to become overloaded, and be in better condition to fight infection.
Consider switching laundry detergents and softeners, household cleaning products, personal hair and skin products, soaps and hand sanitizers to less toxic options. Our skin is in contact with so many products and chemicals on a daily basis.
try and use products with fewer of the following ingredients.
fragrances/perfumes: used to increase appeal, but there may be possible allergic reactions.
artificial dyes: used to increase appeal, but there may be possible allergic reactions.
parabens: used as preservatives. May increase the risk of breast cancer.
sulphates: sodium laureth sulphate or sodium lauryl sulphate are used as foaming agents, but may decrease skin moisture level and affect skin barrier protection.
phthalates: used as lubrication. May be an endocrine disruptor.
phenoxyethanol: maybe used as a stabilizer but could irritate skin and eyes.
methanaol, benzylalcohol, propanol, isopropyl alcohol: Some of these alcohols may be used to make lotions less greasy. They may be drying the skin, and affect skin barrier protection, and may increase acne.
PEG: is used as a thickener in a softener, but it may decrease skin moisture.
triclosan: is an antibacterial and antifungal agent used in soaps, hand sanitizers, skin cleansers, and some toothpastes and deodorants. It may act as an endocrine disruptor and may even weaken the immune system. It has been banned in certain products such as soaps in the United States and in Europe.
BPA: is a chemical used to make certain plastics more resilient. It has been found in water bottles, tin lining, food containers, coffee cups, hygiene products, to name a few. It is believed to be an endocrine disrupter of e.g. thyroid hormone and estrogen. It may increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Think od buying more products in glass containers.
formaldehyde: used as a preservative in such products as nail polishes. It may cause skin, eye, or nasal passage irritation, or even affect breathing.
Consider a Mani/ Pedi with less toxic polishes.
toluene: used in nail and hair products, may irritate skin and eyes, and may cause headaches or dizziness
If possible, consider an air purifier.
Link for healthier products
Natural options for household cleaners use old spray bottles
1. all purpose cleaner: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup, add o mix 10-20 drops of essential oils that may be considered antibacterial like lavender, tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon
2. bathroom cleaner: 2 teaspoons tea tree oil to 2 cups of water for mold and mildew and let stand
3. floor cleaner: add a 1/2 cup of baking soda to a bucket of warm water
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