Toxicity of cosmetics & household product

1. Presented by
PHARMACISM

3.  Majority contain
parabens!
 Parabens are
absorbed through
the skin into the
blood stream and
can mimic estrogen
in the body.
 Petroleum products
which can cause
kidney and liver
damage.

4.  May contain
parabens
 Sodium laureth
sulfate –
environmental
toxin
 Petroleum
products

5.  Fluoride can be
carcinogenic in
certain doses
 Can be harmful to
children if
swallowed

6.  Eye irritant
 Skin irritant
 Can be fatal to
children if children
consume

7.  Many contain
formaldehyde
 Phthalates
 Toluene

8.  Skin irritant
 Lung irritant
 Toluene
 Xylene
 Acetone

9.  Phthalates
 Many unknown
ingredients due to
“trade secrets”
 Lung irritant

10.  Look for organic and/or all natural products
 Read the Labels
 Avoid Parabens, petroleum products,
pthalates

11.  Many household products may seem harmless
 Some are harmless until reacted with
another common product

13.  Caustic
 Eye and skin
irritant
 Flammable
 Toxic when
ingested

14.  Petroleum product
in polish can cause
kidney damage
 Eye and lung
irritant
 Vapors can cause
loss of
consciousness

15.  Lung irritant
 Central nervous
system depressant
 Liver Damage
 Kidney Damage
 Flammable

16.  Eye, skin and lung
irritant
 Muscle weakness
 Liver and kidney
damage
 Flammable

17.  Clorox, Lysol, etc.
 Corrosive
 Reactive
 Toxic when
ingested

18.  Highly reactive
 Eye irritant
 Skin irritant

19.  May contain
phthalates which
are endocrine
disruptors
 Respiratory irritant
 Ingredients not
always labeled
 “trade secrets”

20.  EPA confirmed that
they chloroform
emissions from
dryer vents
 Fragrances of
unknown
composition
 Formaldehyde

21.  Eye irritation
 May contain
perfumes

22.  Lung irritant
 Highly Reactive

23.  Do your own research
 Refer to cheat sheet guide provided
 Remember you are putting yourself and your
family (and pets) at risk!

25.  Skin, eye and lung
irritant
 Organ damage

26.  Central nervous
system depressant
 Respiratory failure
 Kidney damage
 Harmful to pets

27.  Skin and lung
irritant
 Lethal in increased
concentration
 Flammable

28.  Acid plastic smoke
is carcinogenic
 Contain mercury

29.  Most studies have
shown the radio
frequencies post
no hazard
 Some phones emit
radiation

30. •BPA is a hazard associated with reusing plastic containers which
affects the immune system.
•PVC is a carcinogen which one is exposed to when using plastic for
food storage

31.  Be cautious when handling CFL bulbs
 Consider using Pyrex or Glassware instead of
plastic containers.
 Never reheat food in a plastic container.
 Most of these items cannot be avoided such
as a cell phone – consider a lower radiation
emitting phone.

32.  Educate yourself on common ingredients
 Take the time to read labels of everything
you purchase
 Realize that not everything has been
regulated
 Make your own decisions and be cautious!