M2.2
Blog Assignment: Personal Care Products
I looked up Biolage Styling Serum and Degree Antiperspirant
Dry Spray in the Safe Cosmetics Database: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. I like these products because they meet my expectations. But
I was quite surprised of their hazard ratings! Both have a hazard score of 5
(moderately hazardous). They are both toxic (organ system and neurotoxic), and
are skin, lung, and eye irritants.
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My use of the Degree Antiperspirant Dry Spray concerns me
the most, because I use it directly on my skin. The toxins, chemicals, and
irritants are directly absorbed into my body through the skin. What concerns me
the more is not being able to find products that meet my expectations without
the exposure to the hazardous chemicals. The Database shows almost all the health,
hygiene, and beauty products out there are risky! My loved ones, patients,
co-workers, and friends need to know about the hazardous chemicals on the
products we all use every day.
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M2.4 Blog Assignment: Comment on Jane Hoolihan and Advocacy Organizations on Toxics in Personal Care Products
ReplyDeleteThis class video is very informative- from fragrances, make-up, and baby products! The health risks were discussed in details. It also brought up recommendations of what we can do including lessening use of these products, reading ingredients, and use zero fragrances.
Formaldehyde preservative is very common in the health and hygiene products including Johnson & Johnson’s soap/shampoo. We use this product for our patients. It is a relief that the company is taking actions, including product changes to remove carcinogens.
Triclosan in hand soaps are bacteria-resistant! Wonder if we have this in our hospitals’ hand soaps. Something to look at because the US’ antibiotic resistance rate is high.
Hi Ira,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the amount of risky chemicals in our products are concerning! Let me know if you find a satisfactory natural deodorant. I tried switching once and felt that it actually made me smell worse! The Safe Cosmetics website is a resource we can use to find safer products, that hopefully work as well!
Hi Ira,
ReplyDeleteYou bring up great points. Every since I watch the video, I look around my job to read labels. I'm curious to see what chemicals the soaps and sanitizers carry. It's definitely something hospitals, clinics, and nursing facilities should look into.Great observation!!!