Colognes

Thanks for your question. There is a particular category of products that I suggest people stay away from because they usually contain potentially harmful chemicals including carcinogens. Watch out for these particularly toxic products in your personal care products and home:

a. Fragrance in skincare/colognes and perfumes: Known as “trade secret” so they don't have to reveal what they contain. They can have over 200 chemicals (76% of fragrances contain allergens and 16% contain carcinogens) Choose fragrance-free or natural sources like essential oils when you buy skincare and body care products and switch to essential oil based perfumes rather than synthetic ones.

b. Nail polish: Avoid those with toluene, DBP and formaldehyde. Many brands out there are free of these 3 chemicals like Zoya and Priti.

c. Dark hair dyes: These contain toxic ingredients that have been linked with cancer—look for safer brands and try to use them less frequently.

d. Skin lighteners with hydroquinone: Avoid hydroquinone, which has shown to be potentially cancer causing. Safe options include kojic acid.

e. Liquid hands soaps with triclosan: Triclosan can create carcinogenic by-products, and is accumulating in our soils. The FDA has asserted that was no evidence that antibacterial products protected people any better than regular soap. Choose options that are triclosan-free.

f. Air fresheners and paraffin candles: Studies have linked smoke from scented candles to asthma and eczema. Choose organic varieties made with essential oils and with natural waxes like vegetable, soybean or beeswax. The EPA warns against the use of air fresheners. Use essential oil diffusers instead.

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