Hand sanitizer. You squirt it, feel the cool tingling sensation, and spread it all over your hands. Then, you feel clean. It sounds pretty simple as an alternative to washing your hands with soap and water. It’s quick, portable, and convenient, especially when you don’t have running water nearby. Hand sanitizer or hand antiseptic is a […]
The Dangers of Febreze Photo Source Febreze is classified as an air freshner, created by Proctor & Gamble. It reports to work by “trapping” odor molecules in a donut-shaped chemical. The first thing that is really important to understand: the product does not remove odor molecules and it doesn’t clean the item it comes into contact with. […]
The dangers of synthetic scents aren’t always evident, but we have the science to prove that everyone, regardless of age or health, needs to make avoiding fake fragrances a major priority. A National Academy of Sciences points out some vital facts: About 95 percent of chemicals used in synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum (crude oil). […]
DIY Dishwasher Detergent Recipe via: Wellness Mama Ingredients: 2 parts borax 2 parts washing soda 1 part citric acid 1 part salt essential oils for scent (completely optional)
via: https://lindasepp.wordpress.com/2017/11/10/help-for-how-to-be-fragrance-free/ (This site is full of great articles on removing toxic fragrances from your life.) by: Linda Sepp ll it takes is a decision to go fragrance-free! It should be easier than quitting smoking since there aren’t supposed to be addictive chemicals in fragrances, right? Due to the fact that so many people are now […]
Fabric softener ads often portray an image of comfort, freshness and sweetness. Yet most fabric softeners contain a grim list of known toxins which can enter your body through the skin and by inhalation, causing a wide range of health problems, particularly for young children. Here are some of the harmful ingredients commonly found in liquid or […]
Regular use of cleaning sprays has an impact on lung health comparable with smoking a pack of cigarettes every day, according to a new study.Regular use of cleaning sprays has an impact on lung health comparable with smoking a pack of cigarettes every day, according to a new study. The research followed more than 6,000 […]
Yup, besides laundry detergent, dryer sheets, air fresheners, and everything else you have to worry about when it comes to your health; you even have to worry about candles. As it turns out they can emit harmful chemicals that can cause you and your loved ones health problems. Luckily not all of them are toxic, […]
Do you ever walk through someone’s home and take note of items that could potentially be hazardous to their health? I know I do! I don’t mean to judge, but I can’t help but notice when people have fluoride-filled toothpaste sitting on their bathroom counters or chemical-ridden cleaners hiding in their cabinets. But, what if […]
Skin irritations and rashes are considered to be an unfortunate but common side effect of using a new laundry detergent. However, a study by the University of Washington has found that many of the top-selling laundry products are packed full of toxic compounds. Anne Steinemann, one of the professors who worked on the study, said she was […]