There are so many toxic/harsh chemicals out there in all your everyday products! If you have never even looked at the ingredients on the things you use daily, there’s a high chance that you’ve been using toxic chemicals in EVERY PRODUCT you have been using!

I can name several mainstream products that you have to watch out for: Dishwashing Liquid, laundry detergent, face creams/wash, shampoo/conditioner, body soap, hand soap, toothpaste, sunscreen, body cream, makeup, perfume/cologne, deodorant, hair care, floor cleaner, multipurpose sprays, glass cleaner etc. The list can go on and on.

For some, it can be quite daunting, and overwhelming as to where to start and how to switch. So I thought it would be easier if I introduced a few natural products that I use instead of what I’ve been brought up with!

Vapor Rub:

Uses toxic ingredients such as : Camphor, turpentine oil, petrolatum, FRAGRANCE- Most camphors are poisonous and are known to cause seizures. Turpentine oil- Can damage lungs, respiratory system as well as burn the skin and eyes. Petrolatum- Mineral oil that creates a barrier on the skin that can lock in bacteria and toxins causing them to build up and lead to skin irritation. Fragrance- I believe is on par with second hand smoking as it contains from 3000-4000 synthetic chemicals that are damaging to your endocrine system and is linked to cancer, skin irritation, eye and lung irritations.

Vaseline:

Uses toxic ingredients such as: Retinyl Acetate/Palmitate, FRAGRANCE, Parabens, Formaldehyde, Octinoxate, Triethanolamine, Petrolatum and more -Linked to developmental/reproductive toxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Organ system toxicity, endocrine disruption, allergies, damages immune system, irritation to lungs, skin and eyes.

Mainstream Hand Sanitisers:

Uses toxic ingredients such as: FRAGRANCE, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Propylene Glycol- Linked to Allergies, irritation to skin, eyes or lungs, organ system toxicity, lowers immune system, cancer etc.

Mainstream Insect Repellent:

Some uses toxic ingredients such as: DEET, IR3535 and PMD- Linked to irritation to the eyes, skin, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, headaches, neurological damage,  impair nervous system (seizure, tremors, slurred speech), allergens etc.

Why not switch to safer products that are actually good for you? Replace it with:

• EASY AIR VAPOUR STICK: A blend of oils such as Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lemon, Cardamom, that help support the respiratory tract and opens airways! 
• CORRECT-X: Is a multi-purpose ointment for any kind of skin conditions, whether it’s irritated, or small injuries. I apply this before putting on a bandaid!  Also great for disinfecting wounds.
• ON GUARD HAND SANITISER SPRAY: Convenient spray blended with oils such as Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus and Wild Orange. Can be used to spray on hands, surfaces and even bed linen (bed bugs)!
• TERRAARMOUR INSECT REPELLENT: Blended with Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Litsea, Arborvitae, Nootka, and Vanilla Bean Absolute.  Great to spray on the skin when going outdoors, camping, park and even on your doors and windows!

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