Perfumes, Deodorants, and Body Sprays

Perfumes, Deodorants, and Body Sprays:

We love to wear fragrances. It is true that there is very powerful connection between scent and memory, as well as scent and emotion. Our love for fragrance has allowed marketers to reach their audience by linking fragrance with a desired quality such as ‘Sexiness’, or ‘Freshness’, or ‘Innocence’. This message is so pervasive that we feel it necessary to wear a fragrance in order to be desirable or feel sexy that fragrance is considered a 'normal' component of our everyday lives.

Fragrances are used in an wide variety of fields, including Perfumes proper, cosmetic products, Hygienic products, Drugs, Detergents and other Household products, Plastics, Industrial greases, Oils and Solvents, Foods, etc. Their composition is usually complex and it involves numerous natural and synthetic sweet-smelling constituents.

Perfumes, Colognes and Body sprays are often called “Fragrances”. But under the law, the term fragrance is defined as a combination of chemicals that gives each perfume or cologne its distinct scent. Fragrance ingredients may be produced by chemical synthesis

or derived from petroleum or natural raw materials. Companies that manufacture perfume or cologne or sprays purchase Fragrance mixtures from fragrance houses (companies that specialize in developing fragrances) to develop their own proprietary blends/brands. Perfumes, Colognes, and Sprays also contain solvents, stabilizers, UVabsorbers, preservatives and dyes. These additives are frequently, but not always, listed on product labels. In contrast, the chemical components in fragrance itself are protected as trade secrets and described on the label only as “fragrance”.

Deodorants and Body Sprays are substances applied to the body to affect body odor caused by bacterial growth and the smell associated with bacterial breakdown of perspiration in armpits, feet and other areas of the body. Their main function is to smell nice, and not prevent sweating or odors.

Mechanism of Action is

• neutralizing the smell of the perspiration mixed with bacteria
• antiseptic action against that bacteria

Deodorants are healthier than antiperspirants because they don’t interfere with perspiration, but many conventional brands contain harsh, potentially toxic ingredients.

The chemicals found in sprays such as butane and propane can contribute to skin irritation for some. Fragrance-free deodorant sprays made from natural mineral salts are becoming increasingly popular for consumers who suffer from sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivities these days.

Antiperspirants, a subgroup of deodorants, (Sprays, Roll on or Sticks) affect odor as well as prevent sweating by affecting sweat glands. Antiperspirants are typically applied to the underarms, while deodorants may also be used on feet and other areas in the form of body sprays. Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores with aluminum ions so they cannot release perspiration.  Aluminum is a hazardous material that the FDA allows to be added to body care products in regulated amounts.  There is no proof that these “regulated amounts” of what is essentially poisonous to the human body are actually safe. Arguments against the use of aluminum emphasize the fact that aluminum accumulates in the brain over a period and may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and breast cancers. Aluminium salts have been established as a neurotoxin. At high doses, aluminium itself adversely affects the blood-brain barrier, and is capable of causing DNA damage, and has adverse epigenetic effects. Research has shown that high doses of the aluminium salts used in antiperspirants have detrimental effects to a number of species such as non-human primates, mice, and dogs.

Recent studies on the effects of aluminum and the dangers of antiperspirant usage suggest that it travels more easily into the lymphatic system when underarms are shaved.  

Our antiperspirant label may list aluminum as:

• aluminum chlorohydrate
• ammonium aluminum sulfate
• potassium aluminum sulfate
• aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex gly.

In many countries, deodorants are classified and regulated as cosmetics by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Antiperspirants are classified as drugs by the FDA.

The Physiology of Perspiration:

The Apocrine glands are the reason that underarm perspiration smells stronger than the sweat secreted by the rest of the body.  The two types of sweat glands that cover the human skin are:

• Apocrine, or scent, glands located only in the armpit, ear, navel, nipple, and genital regions
• Eccrine glands do the work of regulating the body’s temperature by secreting a watery sweat over the skin.  This sweat quickly evaporates and maintains the body temperature.

In hot weather or under stress or hard exercise, excessive perspiration exceeds the rate of evaporation.  Sweat produced by the eccrine glands does not contribute to body odor because eccrine sweat contains no substances that are attractive to bacteria.  Apocrine sweat, on the other hand, contains organic compounds that are quickly populated by bacteria on the surface of the skin.  This bacterial activity is what produces underarm odor.

Human perspiration is largely odorless until it is fermented by bacteria that thrive in hot and humid environments. Our underarm is among the most consistently warm areas on the surface of our body, and sweat glands provide moisture, which when excreted, has a vital cooling effect. When adult armpits are washed with alkaline pH soap, the skin loses its acid mantle (pH 4.5 - 6), raising the skin pH and disrupting the skin barrier. As many bacteria thrive in this elevated pH environment, this makes the skin susceptible to bacterial colonization. The bacteria feed on the sweat from the apocrine glands and on dead skin and hair cells, releasing trans-3-Methyl-2-hexenoic acid in their waste, which is the primary cause of body odor. Underarm hair wicks the moisture away from the skin and aids in keeping the skin dry enough to prevent or diminish bacterial colonization. The hair is less susceptible to bacterial growth and therefore is ideal for preventing the bacterial (body) odor.

The US FDA says that people with renal dysfunction may not be aware that the daily use of antiperspirant drug products containing aluminum may put them at a higher risk because of exposure to aluminium in the product." The agency warns people with renal dysfunction to consult a doctor before using antiperspirants containing aluminum.

Yes, your Perfumes, Colognes, Deodorants, and Body Sprays contains…

(The List being so long, we are considering few ingredients here).

• Coumarin :
  Previously the active ingredient in rat poison. A carcinogenic ingredient used in the manufacturing of deodorants, shampoos, skin fresheners and perfumes.

• Parabens :From 1998 on, reports started appearing stating that parabens had
  estrogenic-like activity in mice, in rats, and in human breast cancer cells in the lab. Since most breast cancers respond to estrogen the link between deodorants and breast cancer did not seem so outlandish anymore. So, currently, questioning the safety of applying hormone-mimicking compounds to an area so close to the breast appears to have gained some legitimacy. In addition, estrogen/progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) was found to significantly increase breast cancer risk making the paraben-cancer connection even more badly. New study actually tells us that up to now it was known that parabens could be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract or the blood, metabolized, and eventually excreted in the urine. But now the presence of intact parabens in tumor tissue shows that these chemicals can not only be absorbed through the skin but can also persist and accumulate in breast cancer tissue in their original form, without being degraded. This is shocking information. We do not yet know how long they can persist and what effects they might have. The chemical form of the parabens found in breast tumors suggests that the source is probably from underarm cosmetics.

• Diethyl phthalate is a fragrance solvent that has been associated with adverse effects on the development of the reproductive system in epidemiological studies. Although research is not yet definitive on the mechanism of DEP toxicity, findings from human studies raise strong concerns about the safety of DEP exposures.

• Benzyl salicylate, benzyl benzoate and scent chemical

            lilial (butylphenyl methylpropional) have been demonstrated estrogenic   

            activity in a recent study with human breast cancer cells.

• a-Terpineol: highly irritating to mucous membranes, aspiration into the lungs can produce pneumonitis or even fatal edema., also can cause excitement, ataxia (loss of muscular coordination), hypothermia, CNS respiratory depression, headache, prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, found in perfumes and cologne.

• Benzaldehyde: narcotic, sensitizer, local anesthetic, CNS depressant, irritation to the mouth, throat, eyes, skin, lungs, an GI tract, causing nausea and abdominal pain, may cause kidney damage, do not use with contact lenses. Found in perfume, cologne, and body sprays.

• Benzyl acetate: carcinogenic, linked to pancreatic cancer, from vapors irritating to eyes and respiratory passages, exciting cough, can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic effects, is used in perfumes and colognes, and deodorants.

• Petroleum distillates: extremely hazardous for humans, may cause cancer, lung damage if swallowed, many chemicals are petroleum based, for example 95% of all synthetic fragrances creating serious health problems.

Yes there are Chemical sensitizers (skin irritants) in perfumes, colognes and body sprays that can cause Allergic effects associated with exposure to such fragranced products.

There are Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in perfumes, colognes, and body sprays.

There are twelve fragrance chemicals that may affect sex hormones and the thyroid function.

In most of the countries, cosmetics law does not provide the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to require safety testing for fragrances or to approve fragrances prior to their sale. Nor does the FDA itself systematically review the safety of cosmetic and fragrance ingredients.

Products we put on our bodies should not contain chemicals that could damage our health. Yet due to gaping holes in government law, it is perfectly legal for perfumes, colognes, and body spray products manufacturers to contain sensitizers, hormone disruptors, reproductive toxicants, carcinogens and other toxic chemicals linked to harmful health effects.

So what can we do about?

Yes we need smarter laws and greater public awareness to have safer products.

Comprehensive safe cosmetics legislation is necessary to give the FDA the authority and resources it needs to ensure cosmetics are free of toxic chemicals. New health-protective policies are needed to protect the safety and health of the people from toxic, untested and unregulated chemicals in the cosmetics and personal care products we buy every day and should include:

• Ingredients suggesting linked to cancer and birth defects must be phased out of  

  cosmetics.

• To create a Health based Safety Standard and all ingredients in cosmetics must meet  

  that health-based safety standard that includes protections for children and other

  vulnerable populations.

• Pre-market safety assessment of cosmetics ingredients that includes protections for  

  children and other vulnerable populations.

• Required listing on product labels of all chemical constituent ingredients in personal

  care products, including fragrances and contaminants.

• Health and safety data-sharing across the globe to avoid duplicative testing and

  encourage transparency and alternatives to animal testing.

• Government support for the creation of innovative solutions and safe alternatives to toxic

  chemicals in cosmetics.

• Government support for small businesses to help them meet legal regulations for safer

  products.

• Adequate Budgeting and funding and support to the FDA to provide effective oversight

   of the cosmetics industry.

Q  : Which is better? To drink your perfume (Chemicals) or apply it to your skin?

A  : When you drink your perfume(Chemicals), your body will absorb it from the
       gastrointestinal tract, get it metabolized, and eventually excreted in the urine.

      
When you apply it to your skin, it rapidly enters your body intact and starts damaging your vital organs.

Ya...but don't ever try that either...

Moisturizers

Moisturizers are chemicals specially formulated to make the external layers of the skin (epidermis) softer and more elastic. They increase the skin's hydration (water content) by reducing evaporation. Naturally occurring skin lipids and sterols as well as artificial or natural  oils, humectants, emollients, lubricants, etc. may be part of the composition of skin moisturizers available in the market.

Moisturizers prevent and treat dry skin, protect sensitive skin, improve skin tone and texture, and mask imperfections.

Moisturizers can be used to prevent the skin from becoming too dry or oily, such as with light, non greasy water-based moisturizers. Such moisturizers often contain lightweight oils, such as cetyl alcohol, or silicone-derived ingredients, such as cyclomethicone.

Moisturizes of the new generation has substances of the natural plant products, vitamins, collagen, elastin, desoxyribonucleic acid, ribonudeic acid, lecithins, retinoids and etc.

Some active ingredients in moisturizers are vitamin C, Aloe Vera, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin A

Mechanisms of action over skin:

There are three mechanisms applied to moisturize skin.

·        Occlusives: These work by forming a thin film on the outer surface of the skin to prevent any loss of moisture.

·        Humectants: These attract water from the air in order to moisturize the skin.

·        Restoration of Deficient Materials: These are more complex and try to restore natural moisturizing factors on the skin such as amino-lipids.

We use skin care products on a daily basis. We want to smell good, have and moist shiny skin. But something nasty lurks beneath the sweet perfume and creams. Cosmetic companies are using chemicals that are known to cause cancer and birth defects, and there are no regulations at all to control the amount of toxins that are entering our bodies.

Personal care products do not need approval from the Government Drug Agencies before reaching the shelves of your local stores and chemists. There are virtually no restrictions on the ingredients that may be used in personal care products since the Government Agencies cannot require safety testing of products before they are sold to the public. The cosmetic companies themselves are held responsible for the safety of their own products. As a result and driven by profit rather than a concern for human health and well-being, personal care products are often filled with synthetic and hazardous chemicals. A study done by the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health lists 884 chemicals in use by the cosmetic industry as toxic substances. But according to the US FDA, cosmetic companies are responsible for testing their own products to ensure safety, and they don’t have to file data on the ingredients they use.

Two factors have to be considered when assessing the safety of a moisturizer:

·        The safety of the ingredients it contains.

·        The risk of bacterial contamination.

A recent study discovered that the application of certain moisturizers increases the incidence of skin cancer in high-risk mice, though it should be noted that these animals were subjected to UVB radiation in high doses over a long period of time prior to application of moisturizers.  

As with most skin-care products, there is a risk of moisturizers being contaminated with bacteria that can cause disease.

Ingredients in Moisturizers :

We believe that reputed cosmetic companies would avoid using harmful ingredients in the moisturizers, considering how expensive some of them are. But sadly, even some of the best available moisturizers contain harmful ingredients that in the long run would dry up our skin and speed up the aging process.

Here is a list of moisturizer ingredients that might harm your skin's structure.

·        Petroleum Products: Petroleum based ingredients are commonly used in many skin care products such as moisturizers. This is because these ingredients can produce an inexpensive cream which has a nice feel to it, creates a good dermal barrier, is effective at keeping moisture in the skin, all while hydrating the skin to a small degree. Mineral oil (a form of kerosene), also referred to as paraffin oil or liquid paraffin, white petrolatum, and paraffin wax are the most commonly used ingredients in skin care products today, used in the base cream for creating an oil and water emulsion. The industry is changing. Petroleum products like paraffin and mineral oils clogs up the pores causing the appearance of whiteheads and blackheads. It also slows down the development of collagen and regular use of such products causes build up of toxins. Many women who breastfeed will apply cream to their breasts without too much consideration for what's in it. Studies have actually found that mineral oil paraffins can bio accumulate in both fat tissue and human breast milk.

·        Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl):  This is a very widely used preservative that is used in moisturizers as well as other skin care products. They disrupt the body's hormonal balance and also adversely affect the adrenal system. Some research has also linked parabens with cancer. Some combinations of these synthetic preservatives are used in 99% of the skin products available today.  Recent medical studies indicate these chemicals are estrogenic - they mimic estrogen in the body with butylparaban being the most potent. Parabans have also been found in breast cancer tissue. The major controversy surrounding parabens stems from a 2004 Scottish study that found and examined trace amounts of the substance in 20 sample malignant breast cancer tumors. Given the observed ability of parabens to mimic estrogen, a naturally occurring hormone that has a role in the development of breast cancer tumors, some scientists have correlated exposure to parabens with increased cancer risk and have made a call to investigate the possibility of a causal link between the two phenomena. While the limited scope of the study cannot conclusively identify the cause of the breast cancer as paraben exposure, the lead molecular biologist of the research team noted that the type of parabens found in the tumors is found in commercial health and beauty products, such as underarm deodorant. The location of the tumors was also similar, as they were found in the upper quadrant of the breast, near the underarm, which could indicate that long-term use of paraben-containing commercial beauty products could increase an individual's risk of developing breast cancer. A small percentage of the population has an intolerance of parabens. An allergic reaction to parabens may manifest itself as a rash, redness or irritation. Paraben allergies can also cause contact dermatitis - a blanket term for persistent skin irritation caused by contact with an allergen - and rosacea, a chronic skin condition characterized by redness. So it’s a long term health hazard.

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate: This is also a harmful moisturizer ingredient. It can very easily penetrate the skin by breaking down the moisture barrier of the skin. When sodium laureth sulfate combines with some other chemicals found in the moisturizer it turns into nitrosamine which is a carcinogen.

·        Propylene Glycol: Propylene glycol can inhibit the growth of skin cell and also cause dermatitis. Prolonged use can give rise to skin irritation and kidney and liver abnormalities.

·        Phthlates: as Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), butyl benzyl phthalate. These toxic cosmetic ingredients are found more in perfumes, hairsprays, and nail polishes. Phthlates are used as skin moisturizers, and to enhance penetration of skin. They are also used as plasticizers to soften plastic. Phthlates are known to have negative effects on the reproductive system and early development. It acts as hormone disruptors. Associated with premature breast development in girls and problems with reproductive development in male fetuses.

·        Fragrance: Usually listed as 'fragrance', or 'parfum' Commonly used in cosmetic ingredients and personal care products, fragrance may contain up to 4000 separate ingredients, although typically most products use an average of 50-100 fragrance ingredients. These ingredients have no restrictions and are not required to be listed separately. Often used to mask the scent of other ingredients or to make the product smell more appealing. Fragrance is added to most personal care products on the market. 95% of the chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic derivatives of petroleum.

·        Hydroquinone: Found in skin lightening products and moisturizers. A possible carcinogen, neurotoxin (substance which affects the nervous system), and a skin sensitizer. It causes ochronosis, a disease of the skin which results in black and blue lesions on the skin and is irreversible.

·        Triclosan: It is used in anti bacterial moisturizers. Also known as 5-cholor2 (2,4 dichlorophenoxy)-phenol. It may not appear on the labels of cosmetic ingredients due to trademark associations. It is one of the antibacterial agents that have been found in human breast milk and fish. It helps form cancer causing dioxins when manufactured or incinerated and its cosmetics safety is a concern for women only.

    Surveys show that on average, women use 12 products containing 168  

    ingredients every day, men use 6 products with 85 ingredients (EWG

    2004), and children are exposed to an average of 61 ingredients daily

    (EWG 2007a).

Remember, we can absorb more toxins from Skin Care Products than Food.

Yes our skin is our largest organ and also the thinnest. Less than 1/10th of an inch separates our body from potential toxins. Worse yet, our skin is highly permeable. Most items we rub on our skin will end up in our bloodstream, and will be distributed throughout our body. This is why they say "don't put anything on your body that you wouldn't eat if you had to..."  

Putting chemicals on your skin may actually be worse than eating them. When you eat something, the enzymes in your saliva and stomach help to break it down and flush it out of your body.

However, when you put these chemicals on your skin, they are absorbed straight into your bloodstream without filtering of any kind, going directly to your delicate organs. And once these chemicals find their way into your body, they tend to accumulate over time because you typically lack the necessary enzymes to break them down. When you add up daily exposure over the course of a lifetime, it really adds up!

If we're perusing our local health store for some safer options, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Look for the genuine USDA Organic Seal if you live in US.
• Look for products that are fragrance-free. Any one artificial fragrance may contain hundreds of chemicals. Fragrances are a major cause of allergic reactions.
• Always look for the order in which the ingredients are listed on the label. Manufacturers are required to list ingredients in descending order by volume, meaning the first few ingredients are the most prominent. If Aloe Vera is the last ingredient in a long list, your Aloe Vera moisturizer isn't very natural.
• Stick to simplicity. Do we really need 200 products to prepare for our day? Simplify our life and save our bank account and heath too.
• Try to buy products that come in glass bottles rather than plastic, since chemicals can leach out of plastics and into the contents. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a serious concern in EU; and make sure any plastic container is BPA free.
• Look for products that are made by companies that are Earth-friendly, Eco friendly, animal-friendly and care for green life. 

The quest for supple skin may lead us to slow death.

Talcum Powder

Dear reader, 
Lets talk about a very innocent looking product used worldwide …The Talcum Powder…

Talcum or Face or Body powders contains Talc, Chalk, zinc oxide, zinc stearate and a suitable perfumes. Often specific ingredients like antiseptic and cooling agents are added. The role of the talc is to act as a powder base and to make skin smooth. Chalk absorbs secretion (perspiration) without showing any evidence of such absorption. Zinc oxide masks enlarged pores and minor blemishes, whereas zinc stearate makes powder adhere to skin. Baby talcum powders contain considerable amounts of zinc stearate for adhesiveness and boric acid, for antiseptic purposes.

Talc is a major raw material in Talcum Powder. It is a mineral consists of hydrated magnesium silicate with the chemical formula Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂. It is produced by crushing the talc rock mineral and processed further to remove traces of other minerals, but it can not separate micro fibers which are similar to asbestos.

Talc is the most deleterious ingredient in Talcum Powder. Inhalation of talc by babies might lead to chocking and asphyxiation. It's a potent carcinogen and causes inflammation to lungs. It causes cancers if applied heavily on armpits and genital areas. In females it can also cause ovarian cancer, if there's slow deposition of talc particles.

Talc is found in a wide variety of consumer products ranging from cosmetics, domestic and garden pesticides to antacids. However, the products most widely used and that pose the most serious health risks are the body powders. Because talc is resistant to moisture, it is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to manufacture medications and is a listed ingredient of some antacids. Talc is the principal ingredient in home and garden pesticides and flea and tick powders. Talc is used in smaller quantities in deodorants, chalk, crayons, textiles, soap, insulating materials, paints, asphalt filler, paper, and in food processing.

Talc is very much related to the potent carcinogen asbestos. Talc particles have been shown to cause tumors in the ovaries and lungs of cancer victims. For the last 30 years, scientists have closely scrutinized talc particles and found dangerous similarities to asbestos. In 1993 US National Toxicology Program report which found that cosmetic grade talc, without any asbestos-like fibers, caused tumors in animal subjects. Clearly with or without asbestos-like fibers, cosmetic grade Talcum Powder is a carcinogen.

Talc is a toxic substance. Talc particles cause tumors in human ovaries and lungs. Numerous studies have shown a strong link between frequent use of talc in the female genital area and ovarian cancer. Talc particles are able to move through the reproductive system and become imbedded in the lining of the ovary. Researchers have found talc particles in ovarian tumors and have found that women with ovarian cancer have used talcum powder in their genital area more frequently than healthy women.
Talc poses a health risk when exposed to the lungs. The common household hazard posed by talc is inhalation of baby powder by infants. Several thousand infants each year have died or become seriously ill following accidental inhalation of baby powder. Talc is used on babies because it absorbs unpleasant moisture. Clearly, dusting with talcum powder endangers an infant's lungs at the prospect of inhalation. Exposing children to this carcinogen is unnecessary and dangerous.

• The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies talc that contains asbestos as "carcinogenic to humans".
• Based on the lack of data from human studies and on limited data in lab animal studies, IARC classifies talc not containing asbestos as "not classifiable as to carcinogenicity in humans".
• Based on limited evidence from human studies, IARC classifies the perineal (genital) use of talc-based body powder as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".

Baby powders are comparatively mild. It is an astringent powder and contains either talc or cornstarch. It's a rare condition that baby powder contains talc. Baby powder is gentle as it is made up of pure cornstarch with some amount of zinc oxide or sodium bicarbonate. It also contains soothing natural ingredients like, chamomile, marshmallow and calendula extracts. It also contains kaolin, bentonite, rose extract and myrrh and slippery elm extract. Arrowroot powder, tapioca starch, oat starch, aloe vera, rose clay, lavender oil and vitamin E are also found in baby powders. All these ingredients make baby powders safe for use.

When we consider the pros and cons of talcum powder vs baby powder, then it's obvious that baby powder is much safe to use. Baby powder is not only safe on babies but also on adults. Talcum powder has many disadvantages that can pose health risks.

Thus, when we compare talcum powder vs baby powder, the later is always a safer option. Never use talcum powder on your baby's skin. Use homemade baby powders or a good brand baby powder, containing natural ingredients. You can also use medicated powders formulated for yourself and your baby. To have a smooth, supple and healthy skin, it's always suggested to replace talcum powder with baby powder.

·        Women who use talcum powder every day to keep fresh are 40 per cent more likely to develop ovarian cancer, according to research.

·        Scientists fear powder particles applied to the private parts may travel to the ovaries and trigger a process of inflammation that allows cancer cells to flourish.

·        Although previous studies have raised concerns over talc, the latest findings from the U.S. suggest that the risks are much greater than first thought.

·        Now the researchers have urged all women to stop using talc immediately.

·        Experts from Harvard Medical School in Boston studied more than 3,000 women.  They discovered using talc just once a week raised the risk of cancer by 36 per cent, rising to 41 per cent for those applying powder every day.

·        The study also revealed that the risks were greater still for those with a certain genetic profile.

·        Laboratory tests show ovarian cells exposed to talc divide more rapidly  -  a characteristic sign of cancer.

·        But until recently there was no proof that powder could travel through a woman's reproductive tract as far as the pelvis and then on to the ovaries. However, last year, a separate group of doctors at Harvard Medical School identified tiny particles of powder in the pelvis of a 68-year-old woman with advanced ovarian cancer who had used talc every day for 30 years.

·        More than 6,000 women a year in the UK who uses talcum powder are diagnosed with cancer of the ovaries.

So what do you think ? Stop using Talcum Powder ? Switch over to Corn Starch Powder ? Or wait for more cancers….

”How many deaths will it take till we know…that too many people have died.......

Yes…Lets Learn to Live Green…Say No to Chemicals….

Hand Sanitizer

Dear reader,

Now that you have just finished brushing your teeth and done with your morning ritual …you are ready for another chemical(s) shot…

Yes...Your Hand Sanitizer...

1.     Alcohol based HS : contains about 60 % to 95 % of Ethyl Alcohol(EA) or Iso Propyl Alcohol(IPA) or n-Propanol or Povidone-Iodine. Most HS contains EA or IPA. Alcohol kills different types of bacteria. It also has high anti viral activity against many different kinds of viruses. Alcohol kills both pathogenic (disease causing) microorganisms as well as resident bacterial flora, which generally do not cause illness. Alcohol also strips the skin of the outer layer of oil, which may have negative effects on barrier function of the skin and loss of skin lipids. Alcohol also termed as a relaxant and worlds 4^th most addictive substance (Nicotine being the worlds highest addictive and dangerous substance above Heroine). So every time we rub HS we loose skin lipids, essential skin oils and the skin resident bacterial flora required by our skin. And for “I don’t use Alcohol people” it’s a serene way to consume alcohol and stay sanctimonious.

Non Alcohol based HS : contains small concentrations of the nitrogenous cationic surface-acting agent like Benzalkonium Chloride or the Chlorinated Aromatic Compound Triclosan or Povidone-Iodine.

Benzalkonium Chloride and Triclosan are rated as a level 7 high hazard in the Cosmetics Safety Database. Triclosan has been shown to accumulate in biosolids in the environment, one of the top seven organic contaminants in waste water according to the American Toxicology Program. Triclosan leads to various problems with natural biological systems and Triclosan, when combined with chlorine e.g. from tap water, produces Dioxins, a probable carcinogen(Cancer inducing agent) in humans.

2.     Poly Acrylic Acid as a thickening agent. A so called non toxic

     Chemical but definitely a skin and eye irritant.

3.    Humectants (retains moisture) such as Glycerin for liquid rubs,Propylene Glycols, and essential oils of plants.

     4.  Perfumery chemicals for aroma.

  

     

So how many chemicals you have added to your body after using tooth paste and Hand Sanitizer. Are we exploring areas for increased cancer risk to our world? We will check up…wait for more…

     Yes..You can say no to chemicals… 
     Nothing is impossible, If a man tries...and woman cries...