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The Dangers in Personal Care Products
By Lafe | January 29, 2009
There’s more and more news coming out about the dangers of personal care products, echoing what we’ve been saying all along about why it’s important to be as vigilant about those types of products as you are with food and drink. Simply put, what goes on your body goes in your body. A recent article on Huffington Post by Deirdre Imus discusses the dangers of personal care products. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the basics of why personal care products can be dangerous.
One quote in particular echoes what we’re trying to teach consumers about buying and using personal care products. She writes:
“Personal care products, like deodorant, soap, sunscreen, lip balm, hand lotions, shampoo and conditioners are designed to penetrate — that’s how they are able to do such a good job of cleansing and moisturizing. Many ingredients penetrate all the way down to the cellular level. While these ingredients make some personal care products effective, they also make them dangerous.
I know it’s hard to imagine that your favorite makeup, perfume, and personal care products could also be a threat to your health. But walk into any nail and hair salon and take a deep breath and think about what is entering your lungs and what is being applied to your body. As scientists search for the cause of diseases and chronic illness, a pattern continues to emerge. In a growing number of studies, researchers are beginning to link the adverse effects caused by many of the same chemicals found in commonly used personal care products.”
She goes on to discuss the dangers of chemicals that commonly appear in personal care products. They may look, smell, and feel clean, but they can be doing real and significant damage to your body. (And even, in the alarming example of lead levels in lipstick, to your loved ones.)
Topics: Harmful chemicals, family health, phthalates |