Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Chemical Take Over in the Household

Technology bring out many inventions that change the world for the better.  However, along with this change we see product sold into the market that are dangerous for our bodies.  Companies are pressured to use chemicals which can be harmful to humans in order to keep costs low, be competitive, and deliver a product which ultimately gets the job done.  Many chemicals which can be potentially harmful are included in products that we use everyday, among these chemicals are Pyrithione Zinc and Acetone.

Pyrithone zinc is a product used in multiple shampoos such as the widely used Head and Shoulders.  This chemical mainly helps with the removal of dandruff.  For some people Pyrithione zinc can be an irritant and cause allergic reactions such as rashes and swelling.  In laboratory testing on animals pyrithione zinc has shown to damage immune systems.  Well dandruff remains a problem, but Pyrithione zinc is not necessary to remove it.  Other cost-effective and natural methods exist such as using lemons.  Lemons can be grown in one's backyard or bough for a very low price at the local farmers market.  They will leave no artificial residue and hair will be just as healthy if not more healthier than if an artificial shampoo is used.

Acetone is another product which many of us to remove unwanted substances.  Acetone can be found in nail polish remover, paint remover, and dish washing material.  Acetone can cause dryness, dizziness, nausea, and even coma.  In fact, that is why kids are recommended to stay away from nail polish remover and in movies people are seen using acetone products as a way to "get high".  There have been many cases of acetone abuse or misuse reported in hospitals.  Some natural methods, again, using lemons along with vinegar to create a solution to dissolve some substances.  This is actually beneficial when using it for uses such as fingernails because not only is it natural but also because it can strengthen the local body parts.  Toothpaste, is another item which can be used to take off nail polish and other substances.  Using toothpaste such as Arm & Hammer are especially beneficial due to the heavy use of baking soda which is an effective dissolving solution.

For many decades American society has been relying on using artificial products in order to cure common problems.  These chemicals end up being more expensive to the consumer than natural methods such as lemons and the chemicals have more side effects.  There is hope as consumers are becoming aware and there has been a push to use and consume more natural substances.  Eventually we will seen cleaner products on the market which are affordable for all.  For now we must remain educated on various use of chemicals and use best practices to mitigate the effects of them.

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