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TOXIC-SHOCK: BABY PRODUCTS CONTAINING POISONOUS CHEMICALS:

Baby products full of toxic ingredients, do more harm than good.

Conventional baby products contain a whole host of undesirable ingredients, which penetrate the skin and enter into your precious bundles fragile body every time you use them. Do not be taken in by the clever marketing campaigns of this multi million dollar industry.
The truth is your baby’s skin does not require all of this intervention and with new borns, less is definitely best.

For this reason it is wise to cease purchasing these formulas at once and switch to 100% natural products. Oils such as olive oil, almond oil and coconut oil are all excellent for moisturising your babies skin and extremely cost effective at the same time. If you must buy baby products, read all labels carefully and check for the main 5 offenders listed below. Protect your children from these toxic chemicals, they are depending on you to do the right thing.

1. Talc

This powdered mineral is added to baby powder (and many other cosmetic powders). It’s used as a drying agent, but it’s a known lung irritant and may also be carcinogenic.

“The mineral talc tends to occur in rock mass formations that are intermingle with other magnesium silicate minerals, including the highly dangerous asbestos. Since it is virtually impossible to extract the talc rock from the asbestos during the mining process, the carcinogenic contaminant is almost invariably going to be carried over into any consumer product containing talc.”

Ever since this news came out in the late 1990s, some companies have switched to talc-free baby powders, but there are still problems with many of the ingredients on their lists.

2. Fragrance

Fragrance is added to countless products, either to create a particular fragrance or to mask the odour of the nasty chemicals used in production. The problem with fragrance is that it’s a catch-all term for whatever secret ingredients companies wish to add (they are not obligated to reveal what’s contained within ‘fragrance’), and are generally made of coal and petroleum derived synthetic chemicals.

The effects of fragrance are long lasting, lingering on the skin for hours, and can cause respiratory, neurological, skin, and eye damage. There is evidence that exposure to fragrance as a child may lead to asthma. Fragrance is added to disposable nappies), baby powder, baby wash and shampoo, lotions, and many other baby products. Check the labels carefully before you buy.

3. Proplyene glycol

This chemical is a penetration enhancer that is easily absorbed by the skin and may be carcinogenic. Its job is basically to open up all the pores and let the other chemicals in. Propylene glycol is used in wiper fluid and to de-ice airplanes, and yet it is often found in baby wipes, which is not safe. Look out for polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polypropylene glycol (PPG) on labels, too.

4. 1,4-dioxane and ethylated surfactants

The Environmental Working group (EWG) found that 57 percent of baby soaps are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane. Although it’s never listed as an ingredient, 1,4-dioxane is often present in beauty products because it is a contaminant or by-product that occurs when “ethylene oxide, a known breast carcinogen is added to other chemicals to make them less harsh.

If you see any ingredients that contain the letters eth, then that is an indicator of the presence of 1,4-dioxane. Stay away from polyethylene, polyethylene glycol, sodium laureth sulfate, ceteareth, oleth, oxynol, xynol, and PEG.

5. Mineral oil

Baby oil is essentially made of mineral oil mixed with fragrance, which is a nasty combination. Mineral oil is a cheap byproduct of petroleum processing and acts as a plastic wrap on the skin, inhibiting the skin’s ability to release toxins. Opt instead for natural and nourishing oils such as olive, coconut, or sweet almond to massage into your baby’s skin.

6. Parabens

Unfortunately parabens are everywhere. They can be found in all soaps, body washes, shampoos, and moisturizers, including those marketed toward babies. Parabens are neurotoxins and are linked to reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, and skin irritation. Stay away from anything with ‘paraben’ in its name, as well as benzoic acid and propyl ester.

7. Triclosan

Anything that’s labeled as ‘antibacterial’ likely contains triclosan, which is a carcinogenic endocrine disruptor that’s also harmful to the environment. Although it makes sense to want to keep your baby away from unnecessary bacteria, that’s the wrong approach to take. By raising our babies in sterile environments, we inhibit their ability to create natural resistance and immunity, increase the likelihood of allergies, and render antibacterial treatments less effective for when we truly need them to work. Stay away from all antibacterial soaps and body washes.

So there you have it, time to kick the chemicals for a healthier brighter future for you and your little angels. I promise you won’t regret it!

FROM THE DARK SIDE TO THE GREEN SIDE

Say goodbye to toxic chemicals and transform your health and your home instantly!

It is an unfortunate reality that as a part of today’s society, we all live in an extremely polluted world. Day in and day out, our families and ecosystem are constantly and needlessly exposed to and besieged by, hundreds of dangerous chemicals, pesticides and highly toxic ingredients. Our ultra-modern, high-speed, throw away civilisation forces us to face an alarming rate of health issues, including allergies, thyroid complaints, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disorders, cancer, infertility, hormone disruption, skin irritations and Alzheimer’s disease to name but a few.

Thankfully, we are becoming increasingly aware that such chemicals, poisons and toxins are especially detrimental to our health and people are now modifying their diets by consuming more organic, farm-fresh, chemical-free produce, rather than the conventional processed products sold in regular supermarkets. This is a giant step forward for mankind and our overall well-being, yet we must understand it is not only what we consume that causes us to be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Toxins are all around us, especially in our homes and environments. They feature in household cleaning products, cosmetics, skin care, furniture, flooring, bedding, electronics and cooking equipment; therefore it is equally important we protect our homes and environment, assuring they are in optimum health along with our bodies and minds. Millions of people have attempted a detox to eliminate internal toxins from their bodies yet how many of us do anything about eliminating the mounting toxin levels in our homes? Household cleaners, beauty products, skin care, make-up and various everyday items are being extensively scrutinised and the findings are proving hugely destructive to humankind. Effects are disturbing and wide-ranging, including reproductive, nervous, immune, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, which is why quitting chemical-laden, processed foods alone is not enough. To optimise our total wellbeing significantly, we must also remove these pollutants from our homes.

One way to achieve this is to educate ourselves, ensuring we are all armed with the knowledge required to transform our lives and environments into safer, healthier spaces. We must vote through our choices and stop purchasing toxic formulas; after all, if there is no demand, there will be no supply. Surely this will force companies to think twice and begin manufacturing non-chemical and non-toxic products. Lets all make a stand and put an end to supporting organisations that pollute and poison our bodies, our children, our homes and our planet. Quit accepting it is a necessity to have chemicals and toxins in our lives.

chemical statistics reveal the average home contains up to 1000 chemicals, a number of which are considered unsafe or have not been thoroughly tested. While certain chemicals can be tolerated in small doses, they may, however, become problematic if combined or when we are exposed to them in large or frequent doses. We are all individuals and have different genetics and tolerance levels. Therefore, it is difficult to determine at what levels the chemicals begin to affect our general wellbeing, nevertheless it is a fact that abundant toxins can and do, lead to health problems. This alone should be enough of a reason to question what is hiding behind the confusing labels, clever marketing and fancy packaging of these perilous products. For the sake of our health, we must boycott these items immediately, making a stance against the authorities that allow companies to sell toxic poisons that can cause us irreversible harm.

By limiting contact and exposure to household chemicals, we instantly reduce the risk of hormonal imbalances, in turn yielding huge benefits, including fewer skin irritations, allergies, headaches and asthma, even lowering the risk of infertility and cancer.
Now is the time to take the health of your family home into your own hands, by looking closely at exactly what is lurking underneath your kitchen sink, within your bathroom cabinets and laundry. No doubt you will discover an array of conventional cleaning products containing a wealth of dangerous poisons. It is drastically important that not only do we change our diets but that we also incorporate lifestyle modifications and positive changes in and around our homes.
By taking the time to focus on our immediate environments and implementing simple adjustments, while thoroughly undergoing a major product clear out, we immediately reduce our ongoing exposure to chemical laden threats.

I understand only too well knowing exactly what to do to achieve this can seem mind boggling and overwhelming. For instance, where should you start? How much is there to do? How much will it cost? These are all commonly asked questions and precisely the reason I started my website.

Natures army is committed to spreading the word and informing society on the ongoing horrors and hazards that toxic everyday household items can wreak on our overall wellbeing, and how simply, by being mindful when purchasing products and opting for chemical free alternatives you are significantly improving your families health.

Join us today in our fight against conventional chemical based commodities, which are damaging the health of mankind and our fragile planet and take your first step towards a greener, cleaner, healthier future. Because you and your family are worth it.