Protect your health by avoiding personal care products that may cause asthma, cancer or other health problems. Look for third party certifications from groups like the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and EPA Safer Choice. Learn how to reduce toxics in your home.
Here are a few chemicals to avoid:
• Phthalates (harm human reproductive systems)
• Parabens (endocrine disruptor)
• Formaldehyde (carcinogen)
• Siloxane (carcinogen. Often ends in -"methicone")
• Diethanolamine (carcinogen, a.k.a. DEA, TEA)
• Oxybenzone and Octinoxate (disrupts hormones, kills coral reefs)
• Benzylkonium Chloride (in antibacterial hand soaps)
• Microbeads (tiny plastic particles that accumulate toxins)