Your morning routine can expose you to over 100 different chemicals. The steam from the water opens up your pores, creating an open-door policy for all those toxins to just come on in and join the blood-stream. The question is, if you wouldn’t drink it, why would you slather it on your body? The effect is the same.
1. Say goodbye to brands which contain triclosan
When you brush, you swallow a little bit of toothpaste. If your toothpaste contains triclosan you could be exposing yourself to a chemical that may lead to bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Triclosan accumulates in your fatty tissues and is believed to interfere with normal thyroid hormone function. Put something better in your mouth instead: a good, clean, natural toothpaste.
2. Antibacterial soaps are pesticides. Some of the ingredients in them are used to kill bugs.
Various chemical companies have made a fortune pushing their “evil bacteria ads”. The problem is that what most people believe about cleaning is that it is hard work and requires mountains of chemicals and detergents to do the job right. With the right tools and information, cleaning does not have to be harmful or a chore and you CAN spend less time cleaning and more time living – without sacrificing the results!
3. Personal Care products contain parabens
Parabens can be found in most common personal-care products and are considered a risk for breast cancer. Check before buying any products and ditch it if it contains anything ending in “-aben.”
4. You may not know what your tub tastes like, but your kids do
Your shower curtain or liner could be made of PVC. PVC contains phthalates. Phthalates are toxic chemicals used to make flexible plastics. They can produce some adverse effects inside your body like reproductive disorder and breathing difficulties. It would be best to shop for a cotton, hemp or canvas alternative.
5. Circulate air regularly
Air fresheners could contain pesticides. Some air fresheners can mask bad odours by inhibiting your nose’s ability to smell them. They’re not getting rid of anything except your nose’s ability to smell. A better and safer solution is aromatherapy or essential oils. You could also hang a spring of dried eucalyptus from your shower head. The steamy water will activate the natural essential oils.