DITCH FRAGRANCE!

Yesterday I shared that dryer sheets are one of the biggest offenders and most toxic things we have in our home.

The next is FRAGRANCE. Yep. Dryer sheets and synthetic fragrance are two of the most harmful things we have in our homes. If this surprises you, know that it was an eye opener for me too!

This includes so many things (shampoos, lotions, perfumes, and fabric softener). I want to focus on today and fragrances we use to scent our home.

We literally are poisoning our own homes and our families when we use scented candles, wax warmers, plug-ins, and air “freshening” sprays. I kinda makes me angry that corporations are allowed to call these sprays “freshening” and it should you too.

One of the most concerning things I’ve learned since making the shift to a chemical free lifestyle, is that there are trade secret laws that actually PROTECT the corportations that create these fragranced products so they are not required to disclose what is in them. According to the EWG, “When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product’s label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals.’ A major loophole in FDA’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion, and body wash include nearly any ingredient in their products under the name ‘fragrance’ without actually listing the chemical.”

One of the most harmful toxins in fragrance are phthalates. Phthalates disrupt hormones, lower sperm count (um, hello friends trying to increase fertility), and have been linked directly to liver and breast cancer as well as autism and ADHD.

And let’s talk scented candles. Burning one scented candle releases the same amount of carcinogens into the air as sidestream smoke from one cigarette. That statistic alone was super convincing for me. And y’all, I loved my Yankee candles. Seriously.

If you are curious to learn more, you can simply do a google search for “synthetic fragrance” or “phthalates.” Here is a blog where I found some of the information for this post:

http://www.liverenewed.com/2016/04/ditch-synthetic-fragrances.html

Ready to make the SWITCH? The Young Living Starter Kit is perfect. It comes with 11 oils to support all 11 body systems, and a high quality diffuser. Grab your starter kit here.

DITCH DRYER SHEETS!

When I get asked where to start, when going chemical free, I always recommend starting with the greatest offenders.

One of the most hazardous pollutants in the home, might surprise you: DRYER SHEETS!

Check out this blog post for a well-written explanation of the main ingredients and body systems impacted.

https://healthylivinghowto.com/healthy-body-7-toxic-reasons-to-ditch-dryer-sheets/

 

“The average person applies 300 chemicals to their body every single day, and 80 of those chemicals before breakfast!

Most of them are from four things – soap, makeup, shampoo, and haircare. The biggest pollutants in our home are fabric softener, dryer sheets, and air freshener plug-ins.

Complete health and safety data on chemicals exists, but health effects are generally unknown and untested.

Essential oils are a better way. They are totally chemical free, steam distilled or cold pressed from pure plants. There’s nothing in them but that one oil, whether it’s lemon, tangerine, lavender, or peppermint.

There are over a million uses for essential oils – cleaning supplies, personal care products like toothpaste and deodorant, in the diffuser, and oil-infused nutritional supplements.

Aside from the toxin-free benefits, oils can also be used energetically and spiritual to raise your vibration, lift your energy, and work with you release all types of energies.”

-Sarah Harnisch, author of GAMEPLAN

 

 

During the month of June, let’s learn how to start kicking chemicals out of your home. It’s easy, simple, and it’s a small change you can make to protect your family and take power back of what’s in your home.

DITCH DRYER SHEETS!

When I get asked where to start, when going chemical free, I always recommend starting with the greatest offenders.

One of the most hazardous pollutants in the home, might surprise you: DRYER SHEETS!

Check out this blog post for a well-written explanation of the main ingredients and body systems impacted.

https://healthylivinghowto.com/healthy-body-7-toxic-reasons-to-ditch-dryer-sheets/

“The average person applies 300 chemicals to their body every single day, and 80 of those chemicals before breakfast!

Most of them are from four things – soap, makeup, shampoo, and haircare. The biggest pollutants in our home are fabric softener, dryer sheets, and air freshener plug-ins.

Complete health and safety data on chemicals exists, but health effects are generally unknown and untested.

Essential oils are a better way. They are totally chemical free, steam distilled or cold pressed from pure plants. There’s nothing in them but that one oil, whether it’s lemon, tangerine, lavender, or peppermint.

There are over a million uses for essential oils – cleaning supplies, personal care products like toothpaste and deodorant, in the diffuser, and oil-infused nutritional supplements.

Aside from the toxin-free benefits, oils can also be used energetically and spiritual to raise your vibration, lift your energy, and work with you release all types of energies.”

-Sarah Harnisch, author of GAMEPLAN

During the month of June, let’s learn how to start kicking chemicals out of your home. It’s easy, simple, and it’s a small change you can make to protect your family and take power back of what’s in your home.