hesis Statement: To uncover the truth about paraben and sulfates, it is critical to understand what they are, the buzz behind them, and our responsibility as consumers. I. To make an assertive decision regarding paraben and sulfates in our shampoos, it is critical to understand what they are and why they are used in products. A. Parabens are preservatives commonly found in makeup, moisturizers, and shampoos, as well as in foods and drugs. 1. According to the FDA, paraben and sulfates are found in makeup, moisturizers, and shampoos (“Parabens in Cosmetics”). B. Sulfates are cleansing detergents commonly found in household items and shampoos that are considered safe under low regulated concentrations. 1. When combined with water, sulfates The brand WEN (marketed as nontoxic, organic, and derived from natural ingredients) went under fire after multiple reports of skin irritation, hair loss, and scalp rashes were reported to the FDA, there is an active investigation (“FDA Consumer Information”). C. There is a variety of products that claim to be natural, but mislead consumers about their ingredients. 1. “EDEN BodyWorks, markets haircare products on its own site and on the site of a major retailer. The products have names like “Coconut Shea All Natural Curl Defining Creme” and “Jojoba Monoi All Natural Shampoo,” but in reality they contain a range of synthetic ingredients like polyquaternium-37, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl clycol, and polyquaternium.” (“Are Your All Natural”) 2. L’Oréal’s Ever Pure sulfate-free shampoo contains mild sulfates, preservatives and harsh fragrances. IV. Only by performing adequate research, testing products, and listening to our bodies can consumers determine if paraben or sulfates are hazardous to our health. A. Researching brands and investing time in understanding chemicals facilitates the decision process. B. Testing products will provide an opportunity to determine sensitivity levels to paraben or sulfates. C. Listening to our body is the best resolution when considering going
Shampoo manufactures divide markets by social class, with distinct brands and advertisement planned for each group. For example, Head and Shoulders and Pantene created by the same company Procter & Gamble, but interest different social classes. With its anti-dandruff, Head & Shoulders is used to eliminate those white flakes that appear on the head and shoulder. Whereas, Pantene treats all types of hair.
Did you know, the personal care products you use every day have dozens of toxic chemicals that link to cancer, asthma, learning disabilities, and more? A campaign community working to build a healthier planet called The Story of Stuff and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, created a seven minute film called Chemicals in Beauty Products: The Story of Cosmetics. The purpose of this campaign film is to inform its viewers, specifically women and moms, about the toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo, that we may not know about. It addresses the top harmful chemicals that we are putting into our bodies, the products they are most likely found in, and
Many people choose to avoid "sulfates" because they can be overly drying to some hairtypes and strip the cuticle of its natural oils and cause scalp irritation.
"Toxic Chemicals Used in Salon Products." Women's Voices For The Earth. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Apr. 2014. .
The main theme of the book is that we expose ourselves to dangerous chemicals from using common household products for cleaning and hygienic products. However, the real danger of using these chemicals is that most of our society doesn’t know the potential health effects and outcomes one is facing. Environmental health addresses all the physical, chemical and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially can affect our health.(World Health Organization). The theme of the book is relevant to environmental health because the authors are assessing their exposure to these dangerous chemicals that are found in the products that we use to continue with our daily lives. They publish their results and find that phthalates, PFOA and PCBs are both dangerous to human health and the environment.
Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide (NPIC, 2009). This class of insecticides kills insects by disrupting their brains and nervous systems (Rauner, B. 2016). These chemicals, unfortunately, also have the potential to harm the brains and nervous systems of animals and humans. Specifically, these chemicals stop a key enzyme in the nervous system, cholinesterase, from working. While certain classes are more poisonous than others, over all the effects of Malathion depend on the concentration of exposure, length of time, and way the person is exposed. Malathion is also an ingredient in shampoos, regulated by the USDA to control head lice. While the risks and dangers of Malathion sound daunting, the actual research done shows that these are simply potential harms. In fact, Malathion, when used in moderate doses, typically shows a very low level of toxicity. The possible harm caused from Malathion is generally in extreme cases, with exceptional subjects, and in very high levels of exposure. When it comes down to it, Malathion is a perfectly safe to use
Many supplements, such as this one are not strictly regulated, so it is very easy for companies to make exaggerated health claims.
Many people believe that herbal products are safe since they are labeled as natural and are legally sold. However, some herbal supplements can cause health issues. Also, herbal products are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) like over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Products labeled as natural do not always mean safe when it comes to herbal supplements. Herbal Supplement Use According to the National Institutes of Health, more than half of all Americans take dietary supplements on a daily basis or on occasion (NIH, 2013).
Their line of products “is free of parabens, synthetic fragrance, petrochemicals, GMOs, and gluten.” 3 Personally, I appreciate the effort that Tarte Cosmetics puts into creating a quality product, with an equally satisfying service. Their brand advertising is not over-bearing and I have never felt as though Tarte has pushed to sell me a product that I do not need, simply to make a profit. I am comfortable with investing a bit more money for their products due to their eco-friendly nature and supporting the vegan movement. However, I often wish that I could sample their products before investing my money into a product. If I were Tarte, I might think about creating sample-size options that could be included in that particular section of the beauty stores that sell Tarte products. Overall, I highly respect Tarte Cosmetics. I also very much support their marketing techniques and look forward to seeing the company grow and leave it’s mark on the beauty and skincare product
An example is Bonnie Liebman and Sarah Federman’s essays, they talk about the manufacturer’s unrestricted power to claim what they want on their product as long as it meets the FDA’s guidelines. One example that Liebman shows is that “’Not evaluated is right. ‘The FDA doesn’t even look at the evidence behind structure/function claims,’ says Silverglade” (465). Another example that she shows is one of The “A” List examples, and one of the examples say that “Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure” (467). These two examples shows that food manufacturers have unrestricted power on labeling what they want as long as it doesn’t make a disease claim or the health claims have words like may that suggest that it’s now completely accurate. An example on Sarah Federman’s essay is “The report alerted consumers to the fact that their beloved Quaker 100% Natural Cereal contained 24 percent sugar, not to mention the nine grams of fat which … is the same as a small Mc-Donald’s hamburger” (471-72). Here, Federman shows that the word natural is unregulated, and the consumers can’t help but think that it’s a far superior brand than the other
Detergent comes from the Latin word detergere meaning to clean, it is defined as a cleansing agent. Therefore, water itself is a detergent. This essay looks at soap and soapless (or synthetic) detergents. Both substances we use everyday and have a big market commercially, they effect everyone. Soaps are made from natural products and soapless detergents are produced chemically, each having advantages and disadvantages.
Food has been a common source of necessity in our everyday lives as humans. It helps gives us nutrition and energy to live throughout our life. Over several decades, the development of making foods has evolved. They have changed from natural to processed foods in recent years. Nowadays natural ingredients are barely used in the making of foods like bread, cheese, or yogurt. The food industry today has replaced natural food making with inorganic ingredients. The cause of this switch is due to processed foods being easier, cheaper and faster to make. Artificial nutrition and processed foods have been proven to last longer in market shelves then natural foods. Also, due to artificial additives in processed foods they help satisfy consumers taste more than natural ingredients. The method of producing processed foods is common in today's food industry and helps make money faster and efficiently for companies. Examples of this can be found in all markets that distribute food. Even though processed foods may be easier and faster to make, they are nowhere near as healthy for consumers compared to natural foods. Natural foods are healthier, wholesome, and beneficial to the human body and planet then processed foods.
It is time, at last, to speak the truth about toxic chemicals behind personal care and beauty products. The daily products of an average person consists of face wash, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, floss, toothpaste, and deodorant. Surprisingly, all of these products listed contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to our body. If we use these products to maintain our hygiene, does that mean we are not clean without these products? For example, a common shampoo many people use is Head and Shoulders. However, do we know if the shampoo is cleaning our hair from beginning to end or is it damaging our hair? How often do you read the ingredients labeled on your personal care products and wonder if they are safe to use? More importantly, if you
Hazardous Chemicals In The Household Being a mother myself, I have to be careful about what I bring around my children. These chemicals were created for a reason. However they can’t come without consequence. There is much debate on the use, storage and purpose of these products. However it’s important to do your research and make sure you aren’t harming yourself or others.
Regulating this form of treatment ensures that products are not of poor quality, adulterated, or counterfeit, which is a major problem in commercial traditional medicine (WHO, 2013, p. 31). Due to the nature of herbal remedies, they easily become contaminated with toxins such as heavy metals, naturally occurring chemicals, microorganisms, and fungal toxins; there is little regulation in place to counteract this (Yuan, Chapman & Wu, 2011, para. 1). The adage of the adage.