I'm doing the Spent Program. In week 6, the final week of the program, Dr. Lipman addresses something that is very close to my heart: the naughty ingredients that are put in many products, especially the most popular ones, which can wreak total havoc on your body. The FDA doesn't regulate them, and does not require companies to test their products for safety. I'm going to make one post each day with a passage directly from the book regarding one group of the ingredient bad guys until we complete the list.
Todays Naughty Ingredients: Fragrance
"'Fragrance' is a euphanism for nearly 4,000 different ingredients. Most 'fragrances' are synthetic and are either cancer-causing or otherwise toxic. Exposure to fragrances has been shwon to affect the central nervous system. 'Fragrances' are found in most shampoos, deodorants, sunscreens, skin care, and body care products."
Ick, right? So, todays assignment is to go through your all products - hair, skin and body care... even check your toothpaste! - and note which ones contain the above ingredient. Remove them from the shelf, maybe put them in the corner or something. We're going to do this every day until we run out of naughty ingredients. By the time we're done, it'll really help you see how common these ingredients are, and how you can avoid dangerous chemicals in your personal care products in the future.
If you are looking for a perfume, I would suggest trying out a variety of essential oils until you found one, or a combination of a few, that you really enjoyed. That way you smell great, and no one has to get hurt ;)
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