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Have you noticed how manufacturers went from adding toxic fragrances on trash bags to now including them on store bags and mailing envelopes? These scents come from 3,000 different chemicals known to cause cancer and disrupt our endocrine systems! Give your feedback to the places you shop and urge them to stop using these harmful scents. Someone is making a lot of money selling these chemicals, but we don't have to support it! #ToxinFree #Healthyliving #EndocrineDisruptors #ChemicalFree #HealthyChoices #StopToxicScents #NaturalLiving #CleanLiving #EcoFriendly

In 2022, @toxicslink released a report on the study of harmful chemicals in 10 popular sanitary pad brand samples. It includes the so-called 'organic' pads. Presenting a summary of their findings. For the full report, visit toxicslink.org. The pad absorbs the blood, but our skin absorbs the harmful chemicals in the pads too! #disposablepads #whatsinapad #toxicsinkstudy #chemicalsinpad #pthalates #vocs #sustainablemenstruation

🍳 Have you ever cooked with a non-stick pan or worn waterproof shoes? Chances are you've encountered PFAS – a group of over 4,700 synthetic chemicals.   Originating in commercial production in the 1940s, PFAS provide heat and stain resistance, non-stick properties, and water repellency. However, their dark side emerges when PFAS accumulate in the body, leading to toxicity. Unfortunately, escaping PFAS has become challenging, with their pervasive presence in items like shampoo bottles, food wrappers, and even dental floss. Aptly named 'forever chemicals,' PFAS can endure almost indefinitely in the environment, dispersed through air and water.   Eurofins Environment Testing companies stand at the forefront, developing methods to test for these harmful compounds. They've introduced the world's first direct-to-consumer at-home PFAS test, empowering individuals to measure up to 47 known PFAS compounds in their blood with a simple finger prick!   #Eurofins #EurofinsAsia #PFAS #EnvironmentalTesting #InnovationInHealth

Switching to safer products led to significant decreases in exposure to seventeen chemicals of concern including some particularly bad ones like 1,4-dioxane, chloroform, benzene, naphthalene, toluene, and hexane. Because kids spend so much time at home—some children as much as 90 percent of their day and night—the quality of their indoor air matters. If it becomes filled with dust and airborne chemicals from cleaners, cosmetics, furnishings, bedding, clothing, dry cleaning, insecticides, air fresheners, electronics, and more—that, truly, is enough to make a child homesick. Know your choices! 'Raising Healthy Kids' helps you switch to safer options. Make informed decisions. Order your advance copy on Amazon. Link in Bio. #detergents #chemicals #toxins #naturalingredients #vinegar #cancerogen #protectthechildren #PFAS #booksworthreading

✴ POLLUTION CONTROL✴ CHARCOAL FACE WASH Charcoal, Salicylic Acid & Glycolic Acid. The face wash is soap-free and helps detoxify, purify, and protect skin from dirt and oiliness caused by pollution, leaving you with clear, refreshed, and healthy-looking skin. It also helps to remove dirt from face, moisturize the skin, deep cleanse pores and hydrate the skin to give you bright and energized skin, especially the epidermis layer. For specific details on the ingredients and formulation of Ganpati Pharma's charcoal face wash, it would be best to check the product packaging or contact us directly. #ganpatipharma #jicama #charcoal #SalicylicAcid #GlycolicAcid #facewash #fresh #detoxify #clean #freshskin

Recent study on exposure to toxic metals through feminine hygiene products: https://lnkd.in/gFd94uBh Concentrations of several heavy metals were detected, including lead, cadmium and arsenic. These substances are of concern due to their health effects and potential to act as endocrine disruptors (EDCs). Eurofins offer a variety of chemical tests, including for heavy metals. Additionally, our endocrine disruptor testing service can identify EDCs in your products and help you comply with the regulations that restrict them, such as AGEC. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDdtx_8j #Eurofins #testingforlife #sustainability #sustainabilityservices #endocrinedisruptors #heavymetals #restrictedsubstances

"Forever Chemicals" Now Soaking Through Your Skin? New Study Raises Concerns 🧪 In a groundbreaking study published in Environment International yesterday, researchers have revealed alarming findings: 17 PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are described as ’emerging contaminants’ or ‘forever chemicals,’ have been shown to cross the skin barrier and enter the bloodstream. 🔬 Once thought to be incapable of penetrating the skin, these chemicals are utilized widely in commercial and consumer products such as school uniforms, toys, and toiletries because of their ability to repel water and other stains. The present study casts doubt on preconceived notions and emphasizes the critical need for more research on the possible health hazards associated with skin absorption of PFAS. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gabtyejT #Prevealth #ForeverChemicals #PFAS #NewResearch

"Forever chemicals": what are PFAS and how can you avoid them? 🚫 PFAS are a family of thousands of human-made substances, nicknamed "forever chemicals" because they do not break down in the environment. They have been widely used since the 1940's in a huge range of everyday consumer products and industrial processes 🚰 Valued for their nonstick and stain-repellent properties, they can be found in food packaging, cosmetics, cookware, waterproof clothing, carpets, mattresses, electronics and fire-fighting foams. So, I hear you ask, "what can I do to avoid PFAS?" It’s hard to avoid PFAS, but experts say there are ways to mitigate your exposure to the man-made chemicals. For the average consumer, there’s no single way to avoid it, but, you can do a few smart things ⤵️ 1️⃣ Cut back on fast food (and greasy wrappers) 2️⃣ Avoid nonstick cookware 3️⃣ Store leftovers in glass containers 4️⃣ Drink filtered or bottled water 5️⃣ Check the source of the fish you eat Have you watched the documentary yet? Click the link below 👍 https://lnkd.in/dgc5BveV

Tea bags can be health hazards due to #microplastics, chemical contaminants, and bleaching agents. Many tea bags are sprayed with plastic to seal them and improve durability. This plastic can release microplastics into the tea when steeped, posing ingestion risks. Additionally, #pesticides and synthetic #additives in tea bags can leach into the tea, leading to potential health concerns.

PFAS are in everything from clothing 👚 to cookware 🍳 to cosmetics 💄 Banning PFAS in menstrual products is a first step towards reducing our exposure to these harmful substances, which have been linked to cancer and other health hazards. People who menstruate use an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 disposable menstrual products during their lifetime. A huge number of these items include PFAS, but companies aren't required to report this information. We're calling on the BC NDP to take a leadership role in advancing both women's health and environmental sustainability by banning "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in menstrual products. Public safety is worth more than the chemical industry's bottom line. #OnYourSide #VoteGreen #ForeverChemicals #PFAS #WomensHealth #bcpoli