Your skin, your body's largest organ, absorbs
fragrance chemicals by direct application, by contact with fragranced items, and by exposure to air containing fragrances.
And you can protect your pregnant self, your babies and your family from potentially dangerous
fragrance chemicals by choosing safe, certified organic products made with organic essential oils.
Not exact matches
By 2015 Johnson & Johnson will phase out those two
chemicals and others of concern, including triclosan, phthalates and parabens, as well as
fragrance ingredients, which aren't disclosed on product labels.
Laundry detergents are usually composed of a whole variety of
chemicals, all are chosen to serve a particular purpose such as
fragrances, dyes and anti-microbial properties which are retained
by the washed fabrics.
Parents choose to swaddle their little ones in cloth rather than disposable diapers for many reasons: most would like to raise their children with the least environmental impact possible; many worry about rashes or other conditions caused
by the
chemicals and
fragrances in disposable diapers; others have done cost - effectiveness calculations and found that cloth diapers may be more economical for their family; and many are hoping that, yes, cloth diapers would lead to earlier potty training.
Fragrances are unnecessary
chemicals left
by the detergent on purpose, which may irritate baby's skin and overload baby's sense of smell.
Healthy Schools Schools can reduce asthma triggers
by limiting
chemicals and
fragrances, such as found in disinfecting wipes used inside the school or on school grounds, that can trigger asthma and allergies, hurt student and teacher performance, and result in missed school days.
When it's time to buy your baby's first SPF cream you'll want to choose... MORE one which offers excellent care, but is also free of
chemicals and
fragrances, like those made
by Blue Lizard.
Women can try to reduce their exposure to some of these
chemicals by using products that do not contain synthetic
fragrance — which is listed as «
fragrance» or «parfum» and which contains phthalates.
In addition, overusing skin products with
fragrances, irritating
chemicals, and alcohol agents may dry out the skin
by removing its natural oils, which causes premature lines and wrinkles.
Why do so many body washes contain
chemicals, animal
by - products and synthetic
fragrances that leave your skin feeling itchy, dull or greasy?
A fascinating and informative interview with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and
chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused
by food and environmental factors as wide - ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves,
fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
Note: as I was writing this timely post, Johnson & Johnson announced their commitment to phase out a host of potentially cancer causing and other dangerous
chemicals including triclosan, phthalates and parabens, as well as
fragrance from nearly all adult toiletries and cosmetic products worldwide
by the end of 2015.
While it is impossible to avoid phthalates completely, we can drastically decrease our exposure
by avoiding plastics to the best of our ability, especially in the kitchen (replace plastic storage containers with glass ones), avoiding synthetic
fragrances (assume that any product that lists «
fragrance,» «perfume» or «parfum» as an ingredient contains the
chemical), purchase phthalate - free makeup, eat organic whenever possible (to avoid phthalates in pesticides), and finally,
by avoiding the use of scented candles and air fresheners with synthetic scents (pure essential oils are a healthier alternative).
Make your own
chemical - free
fragrance by combining your favorite essential oil with coconut oil and applying it directly to your skin.
Environmental Illness A fascinating and informative interview from the John R. Lee, M.D. Medical Letter with William J. Rea, M.D., a pioneer and the leading researcher and clinician in the field of environmental medicine and
chemical sensitivity, which is the treatment of illness caused
by food and environmental factors as wide - ranging as such as pesticides, air and water pollution, solvents and formaldehyde, gas stoves,
fragrances, and electromagnetic fields.
When you purchase a
fragrance, it could contain any number of the 3,100 or so stock
chemical ingredients used
by the
fragrance industry.
My all natural products are hand mixed
by me) no harsh
chemicals, synthetic dyes, preservatives,
fragrances, dyes, parabens, or fillers added.
My all natural products are handmade
by me) no harsh
chemicals, synthetic dyes, preservatives,
fragrances, dyes, parabens, talc or fillers added.
I'm one of those people who get poisoned
by the
chemicals of «so - called»
fragrance.