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Posted at 02:44 PM in Eco Education, Healthy Home, Healthy Living, Products, Specials, What's New | Permalink | TrackBack (0)
Find product safety ratings at CosmeticDatabase.org.
Find research on individual ingredients at Toxipedia.org,
and always avoid these nine worst toxins.
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1. PARABENS: They’re in adult and baby shampoo and many other products, and they are estrogen mimickers that can lead to cancer.
2. FRAGRANCE: The FDA requires that food, drug, and body care companies list their ingredients on their products—but chemicals used to scent products can be clumped under the vague term “fragrance.” Found in everything from shampoo to deodorant, a single product’s secret fragrance mixture can contain potentially hundreds of toxic volatile organic compounds.
3. NANOPARTICLES: Found in lotions, moisturizers, make-up, and particularly sunscreen, these untested ingredients are so small, many scientists are very concerned about their potential health effects, as they can penetrate cell walls and are highly reactive. Products with nanoparticles aren’t often labeled as such, so check your conventional body care products at CosmeticDatabase.org or NanotechProject.org/inventories/consumer/.
4. FORMALDEHYDE: A common hardener in nail polish and an ingredient in bath products, this chemical is a known carcinogen. Nail polish also often contains the developmental toxicant TOLUENE.
5. PHTHALATES: These hormone disruptors have been linked to male genital abnormalities, liver and kidney lesions, and higher rates of childhood asthma and allergies. They’re often hidden in the fragrances of an array of products for men, women, and children, and listed as DIBUTYL PHTHALATE in nail polish.
6. PETROLEUM BY-PRODUCTS: Listed as mineral oil, petrolatum, liquid paraffin, toluene, or xylene, these chemicals are found in a dizzying number of products, including many shampoos and soaps. Of most concern is the fact that they are often contaminated by cancer-causing impurities like 1,4 DIOXANE, which is a probable carcinogen. Industry has done very little to prevent such contamination.
7. TRICLOSAN: A primary ingredient in anti-bacterial soaps and products, triclosan has been linked to hormone disruption and the emergence of bacteriaresistant “superbugs.”
8. LEAD: It’s a potent neurotoxicant, and it’s been found in several popular brands of lipstick and men’s hair coloring kits.
9. MERCURY: A neurotoxicant that can severely damage human health, mercury— often listed as “thimerosol”—is still used in some cosmetics like mascara.
Posted at 04:51 PM in Eco Education, Educational, What's New | Permalink | Comments (0)
Did you know...
* For every two jobs national retailers bring to a community, three jobs are lost as a result of local businesses closing down.
* When you shop locally owned businesses, your money is re-circulated over and over and creates up to 75% more tax revenue to our community and state.
* Independent businesses raise the standard of living in your community cause they take their profits and buy products and services from other local businesses, thus creating more and more tax revenues needed for the community to thrive.
* Millions of dollars of tax revenue subsidies handed to chains by financially-starved local governments drain even more tax revenue from our community and state.
* Independent businesses are unique enterprises that contribute to the character of our community by offering a more diverse selections of goods and services.
* Independent businesses provide meaningful service with a personal touch. It matters to them that you are satisfied and will come back again.
* Carefully planned predatory pricing practices have allowed national chains to establish virtual monopolies as they drive local competition out of business. And then they raise their prices.
Make a difference with a few simple steps:
* Make a decision to find and patronize a locally owned business, wherever possible.
* Dine at a local, independent restaurant and treat yourself to a unique and personal dining experience.
* When you shop online with out-of-state companies, it doesn't contribute a dime to the local economy. So check for businesses who offer the same products locally, and some even deliver!
* Tell your associates, family, and friends what is happening and why. We all create our communities. Let's create strong and vibrant communities as a legacy for those who follow!
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Mythic Black Label ultra premium paint with Color Capture Technology is a 100% acrylic, non-toxic, ultra low odor, self-priming paint that provides the adhesion, durability and coverage you expect without cancer-causing toxins or VOC's that can off-gas for years. Mythic black label contains Color Capture Technology allowing for brighter and deeper hues with exceptional fade resistance and color that stays locked in the paint even after repeated cleaning. In addition, the superior moisture and mildew resistance properties extend its use into kitchens and bathrooms. Black label Color foundation is also available to promote full color development of deep and accent colors in fewer coats. Mythic Black Label comes in three finishes: matte, satin, and semi-gloss.
Stronger, safer, smarter paint. Now that's a breath of fresh air!
Posted at 09:30 AM in Allergies, Environmental, Healthy Home, Healthy Living, Non Toxic Home Improvement, Products, What's New | Permalink
June 2011 has been designated 'Clean Air Month' by the American Lung Association. The aim this month is to raise awareness on how low quality air can affect our health and the way we live our lives. The American Lung Association also published the State of the Air for 2011. Phoenix and the Valley of the Sun came out to the 2nd most polluted city for year round particle pollution.
As we spend a remarkable 90% of our time inside, it is crucial that the quality of our indoor air is as good as it can be. The only real way to achieve this is by using effective air filtration. At EcoClean we have been selling air cleaners for more than 20 years. We offer personal, room and whole house purification systems from carbon to hepa to hyperhepa technology. None of the units we carry create ozone, which is a very strong oxidizer and pollutant. If you are concerned about indoor air pollution, let us assess your indoor air quality with our laser particulate counter. There will be a minimal charge that will be credited to you when you purchase an air purification unit. Any of our units promise to remove at least 90% of the particulates in your indoor environment. The original cost of an indoor air consultation is $120.00 but schedule a consultation in June and save $60.00!
SAVE 50% on a laser consultation in the month of June!
Posted at 09:04 AM in Air Purification, Allergies, Consultatations and Testing, Healthy Living, Specials, What's New | Permalink | Comments (0)
Our Healthy Home Concept can help you identify and cost effectively eliminate pollutants from your home. The end result of using this concept is the elimination of indoor air pollution and the achievement of optimum indoor air quality in your home through education, cleaning and maintenance, thereby improving the health and quality of life of family and friends.
We'll be sharing lot's of very useful information on healthy living, non-toxic cleaning , non-toxic beauty care and healthy home improvement ideas.
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