fragranced products



May 2010 Tip: Try to be Fragrance-free

Photo from www.stockvault.net On the heels of releasing the report “Not So Sexy: The Health Risks of Secret Chemicals in Fragrance” and kicking-off of our “Just Beautiful” campaign comes this month’s personal care product-related tip: Try to choose personal care products that don’t contain “parfum” or “fragrance” on the label.



More Bad News for Boys: Phthalate Exposure in the Womb Alters Behaviour

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A recent University of Rochester study of women showed that male children exposed to high doses of two phthalates (DEHP and DBP) in the womb were less likely to have “male-typical behaviour”.



Beware the Air Freshener

http://www.lakshmicleaningproducts.com/F18405/air_fresheners.html For all those who thought fragranced products were great ways to spruce up the home, a bit of a warning.

A study published in the Environmental Impact Assessment Review journal says that most fragranced products for the home emit a number of toxic chemicals into the air, deteriorating your indoor air quality and endangering your health.

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