When we shop, sometimes we have too many choices. But the beauty of that is that some of them are actually good for us. That’s the case when it comes to making purchasing decisions between conventional, chemically-laden items and
natural products.
We live in an increasingly polluted world but we can take effective steps toward safeguarding ourselves and our families against the toxins found in common, everyday products. Every time we vote with our wallet and choose natural products, we keep one more contaminated item from entering our economy. We also bring one more natural product into our life to improve our health and make our world a better place to live for many years to come.
Environmental Benefits of Natural Products
If you read the labels on conventional health and beauty products or household cleaners, you might wonder what chemical factory it came from, but not all of the problematic ingredients appear on the label. For example, if you look at a conventional shampoo bottle, you will likely see sodium laureth sulfate. This ingredient is often contaminated with
1,4 dioxane, a byproduct created during the manufacturing process of certain cosmetic ingredients. It is a likely carcinogen,
according to the FDA, that is also flammable. Another ingredient seen in laundry detergents, body wash, and surface cleaners is alcohol ethoxylates, which are also sometimes contaminated with 1,4 dioxane.
