Simple Ways to Reduce the Number of Toxic Chemicals in Your Life

April 25, 2022

Have you considered how many toxic chemicals are around you every day? They’re in your food, water, personal care items, closets, and other things. It’s easy to forget that many products are made with harmful chemicals that can also be harmful to your health.

How can these chemicals harm you?

●     Your skin absorbs the chemicals you come into contact with - even from the air around you.

●     Your lungs absorb more chemicals from the air you breathe.

●     Your digestive system absorbs chemicals from your food.

Many health experts assert that these toxic chemicals may be responsible for many of the ailments that are so prevalent today, such as autoimmune diseases, respiratory issues, ADHD, autism, cancer, and many more.

Fortunately, there are natural ways to reduce the number of chemicals in your life.

Try these tips to ditch the harmful chemicals from your life:

1. Get rid of perfumes, aftershaves, and air fresheners. These products may smell nice, but they’re filled with toxic chemicals.

○     Perfumes and aftershaves can have many harmful toxic chemicals such as acetone, camphor, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and linalool. They usually have synthetic substances made from petroleum.

○     Some of the health concerns linked to perfumes and aftershave include respiratory issues, asthma, and allergies. In addition, many researchers admit that most of the chemicals in these products haven’t been tested long-term, so no one knows how they’ll affect people over time.

○     Instead, use natural essential oils for your fragrances. Be sure to read the ingredients in all products you purchase, even if the label says it’s a natural product. Avoid chemicals you can’t pronounce.

2. Avoid toxic makeup and other personal care products. Makeup and other personal care products, such as soaps, shampoo, and deodorant, are filled with toxic products that can harm your health.

○     Your lipstick, blush, foundation, or eyeliner may have chemicals such as lead, arsenic, formaldehyde, or aluminium.

○     It’s easy for makeup to get inside your body because lipstick and lipgloss are on your lips throughout the day. You can also rub off foundation or powder and get it on your hands, which you later use to eat. This is why we recommend using Reusable Makeup Remover Pads as no chemicals are required and they are perfect for sensitive skin.

○     The chemicals in makeup and other personal care products can increase the risk of cancer. They can also lead to health problems such as skin issues, lesions, allergies, respiratory issues, irritation, and reproductive issues.

Since many beauty products are applied directly to our skin, they are easily absorbed into our bodies.

○     Instead, look for safer alternatives and natural plant-based skincare brands with no chemicals. Also, try to make your own organic beauty products from beeswax, salves, essential oils, and safe food dyes.

3. Change your cleaning supplies. One of the biggest sources of chemicals in the home is household cleaners.

○     Cleaning supplies are filled with toxic chemicals that can affect your brain, liver, kidneys, lungs, and skin. They may cause allergies, irritation, skin issues, asthma and respiratory problems. They may also increase your risk of getting cancer.

○    Exposure to toxic chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, or phthalates can be harmful.

○     Some cleaning products can cause permanent burns on your skin even if a drop lands on you.

○     Instead, reduce your exposure to certain chemicals and use natural cleaning supplies or make your own non-toxic cleaning products. Vinegar, water, baking soda, baking powder, and cornstarch can be combined in many ways to make safer cleaning products at home.

4. Avoid processed foods. Your food can be a big source of chemicals in your life. Toxic substances can lurk in many grocery stores products.

○     Artificial sweeteners in your baked goods or canned foods can lead to a higher risk of diabetes or cancer.

○     Trans fats can clog arteries and cause cardiovascular disease.

○     Preservatives like sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate are sometimes made from benzene, which has been linked to thyroid issues and cancers.

○     Even certain food colourings can be dangerous because it’s been associated with hyperactivity, brain issues, and allergies.

○     Fortunately, you can make positive changes by reading labels and avoiding products that aren’t safe. Switch to more organic food and natural produce. Use products as close to nature as you can get, such as fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables, and meats. Ditch the plastic food containers and look for products that are packaged in glass jars or lined in cardboard.

Man-made chemicals surround you. They’re in your breakfast and go with you to work. They’re in your conference room at the office, a cleaning closet next to your cubicle, and in all the lunch menus.

However, you can cut down on the chemicals in your life by taking steps to avoid products that contain chemicals and harmful toxins while also making changes toward more natural living. In return, your body will thank you with more vibrant health!

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