From phthalates and sulfates to formaldehyde and ammonia, it seems like the more research we do, the more toxins we find in your everyday household products. Our makeup has talc, our hand soap has triclosan, our mattress has polybrominated diphenyl ethers (flame retardants), our canned food has BPA, our perfume has its secretly toxic “fragrance.” Can we win? Is there a way to live toxin-free in this increasingly toxic world?
Read MoreOne of the best things about the holidays are the smells! Pine, warm vanilla, caramel latte, frosted eggnog – you can’t help but smile when these scents fill the air. These heavenly aromas often come from plug-ins or candles that might not be as therapeutic for us as we think. Most candles actually contain toxins that fill your room with chemicals! Candle emissions have actually been compared to diesel fumes and secondhand cigarette smoke! Most cheap candles have lead, paraffin, and fragrance in them that aggravate our respiratory systems and cause a whole host of health concerns.
Fortunately, there are still numerous ways to make your home smell great, without the side effects.
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