Check out this site:
https://www.ewg.org/
It is a highly respected site that rates the quality of the products we commonly use for healh and environmental safety.
For this post I want you to research THREE common products you use or find at home and report what you finding. Is the product good/bad and did it change your opinion of it.
For example: Search here for common skin care or cosmetic products: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep#.WoGyc7ynGUk and report what you use and what you found out.Or search here for common household cleaning products and report what you use and what you found out:
https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners#.WoGy77ynGUk
Or search the food you eat and report the findings: https://www.ewg.org/foodscores#.WoG1cLynHRY
Sample post:
I like to use L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Designer Eyebrow Pencil, Brunette. After researching the product I found it contains some ingredients that cause me concern. For example: The product uses Castor Oil for enhanced skin absorption with can lead to developmental or reproductive toxicity.
l like use Rejuva Minerals Multi Purpose Pressed Powder For Eyes & Face, Tropical Sunset. After researching the product I found it contains some ingerdients that cause me concern: Overall Hazard is low, Cancer does not happen。
ReplyDeleteI Love to eat lots of name brand cereals like Frosted flakes and cheerios. It is a great start to the day and is an important factor in our daily lifes. However after researching i have discovered that their are heaps of sugar in kids cereal. Which can lead to diabetes and childhood obesity in America
ReplyDeleteIn my household, we often use Pledge to clean our wooden furniture. It shocked me to learn that Pledge may contain ingredients with potential for cancer and damage to DNA.
ReplyDeleteWe also often use Windex to clean our mirrors and windows. In my research, I found that Windex may contain ingredients with potential for respiratory and nervous system effects.
One other product that we use often to dust is a Mr. Clean liquid cleaner with Febreeze. This product, to my surprise, may contain ingredients with potential for Government enforceable restrictions and caner.
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ReplyDeleteIn my household, we have a bowl of hard candies on a table, like many other families might. However, it was found out by "FamilyCircle" that many hard candies can be used as drugs and potentially attract nose maggots. Personally, I don't believe this statement therefore, I shouldn't be worried about any affects of the hard candies.
ReplyDeleteAnother item that is often used is talcum powder. According to the American Cancer society, the overuse of this product can later on result in cancer. I don't use it too much but because my parents do, it could still affect me.
Hand sanitizer is also used in my house hold, but "The Street" states how using it can lower resistance to diseases by harming and killing the bacteria that is essential for protection. Because this is only the bacteria on my hands, I don't think this is something worth worrying about
Something that I like to use everyday to make my breakfast are non- stick pans. After some research I found out that as you cook the food on the non-stick pans the coating called polytetrafluoroethylene releases gases which can put us at higher risk for cancer and other health complications.
ReplyDeleteIn my makeup routine I use the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Blonde. After research, it states its at a high risk for irritation and a moderate risk for contamination.
ReplyDeleteIn my hair routine I use the Got2B gel the invincible styling gel in the black tube. After research i found that the fragrance causes irritation, allergies, and organ system toxicity.
In my hair care routine I use Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Strengthening Masque overall the product has a score of 2 meaning it has a low hazard.
Like a lot of people, I like to eat pizza, Pizza is a very popular junk food and very tasty but it is also very bad.
ReplyDeleteThe problem is that most commercially prepared pizzas are made with seriously unhealthy ingredients. The dough is made from highly refined wheat flour, and the meats on them are usually processed. Pizza is also extremely high in calories.
When removing my nail polish I use the Nailtiques Remover with Acetone, Original and I found out that it's pretty safe and is low in overall hazard, cancer, allergies and immunotoxicity.
ReplyDeleteWhen brushing my teeth I use the Crest Complete Multi-Benefit Whitening + Scope Toothpaste, Minty Fresh toothpaste and it's also safe but there are some concerns about organ system toxicity and irritation in the skin, eyes, and lungs.
My family often uses Windex Multi-Surface Disinfectant Cleaner in our house and I was surprised to find out that it comes with some health concerns. There is some concern about asthma, skin allergies and irritation, and developmental and reproductive toxicity, but nothing too bad overall.
My family uses Lysol Disinfecting Wipes.This is a great product to use when wiping dirty areas around the bathroom.There is a ow chance for things such as cancer and harm to the environment, but however it does have concern for skin irritations and Asthma from inhalation of its fumes.
ReplyDeleteI use the Tarte "Lights, Camera, Lashes" mascara on a daily to make my lashes look long and b-e-a utifl. While researching, I saw that it had a moderate chance of overall hazard which was pretty bad as well as a moderate chance for irritaion. I then saw that it was said to have other complications such as Endocrine disruption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs),etc.
I eat chocolate teddy grahams on occasion. It does not have much on ingredient concern as well as nutritional concerns.It in conclusion isn't too bad to eat but it is quite unhealthy.
I use Maybelline Fit Me! Classic Ivory 220 and it is very low Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation; Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive). This really makes me shocked to see that this happens
ReplyDeleteTarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush (old formulation) is something I use.Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) is something I found my skin is very sensitive and reacts to things often
Colourpop Cosmetics Pressed Shadow, Come and Get It
Has a low rate in cancer but it is still alarming
My family often uses Windex Multi-Surface disinfecting wipes and cleaning bleach. There both really good for germs and bacteria.
ReplyDeleteI love to eat name brand cereals like cinnamon toast crunch and froot loops. It gives me energy in the morning. But it contains loads of sugar which can lead to diabetes or obesity.
I don't really use makeup but i use mascara and lip gloss. The mascara i use is from Maybelline New York and the lip gloss i use is from soap and glory. There both good but im still concern about it.
Many people wear makeup which includes mascara. One of the mascaras I use is Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes and after I researched this product I found some concerning ingredients. These ingredients include multiple, additive exposure sources, contamination concerns, irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), occupational hazards, persistence and bioaccumulation.
ReplyDeleteA food I eat is Kellogg's, Frosted Mini Wheats and this product is not certified organic and contains Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT). It also may contain high arsenic levels from rice and rice-based ingredients.
A cleaning product I use is Windex Antibacterial Multi-Surface Cleaner and it contains something that concerns me which is HEXOXYETHANOL.