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- Megan, selected from Planet Green
- May 1, 2011
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By Rachel Cernansky, Planet Green
Everyone knows formaldehyde exists, but not everyone knows they probably come into contact with it on a daily basis, if not several times a day.
So here’s a list of some of the more surprising places you might find this “probable carcinogen,” which can have multiple adverse effects on the body.
Children’s Bath Products
A 2009 report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that 23 of 28 baby products tested contained formaldehyde.
The Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetics Database has all kinds of baby shampoos and soaps listed as potentially containing formaldehyde.
Hair Products
Including a highly popular hair-smoothing treatment, the “Brazilian Blowout.” Hair gels and other personal products also contain formaldehyde.
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Megan, selected from Planet Green
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Beautiful, and good ideas. Now to find someone's garden I can raid.
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Yucko! Thanks for the info.
Useful information.
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Thanks for the article. I had no idea...
Those types of products sound toxic, even the toothpaste, most people do not realise how dangerous swallowing toothpaste is to your health.
Thanks for posting.
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do they use their own products? Unlikely! Grow our own, make our own and co-op with our friends and neighbours. It's the safest and eco friendly way to go.
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