Published on December 10, 2014
Shocking but true, chemicals from cleaning and freshening products are extremely toxic and exposure over a long-term can have adverse effects on health like cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome and genetic disorders. The increasing amount of unregulated toxic elements in air fresheners can have prolonged health problems. These products should ideally be tested thoroughly before being brought into the market. The cleaning industry currently has no regulations. Chemical firm do not need approval fro ..
Published on November 27, 2014
Lipstick is an integral part of every woman’s makeup kit. Women rely on lipsticks to enhance their look in an instant but the coats of this beautifying cosmetic product may just be filled with chemicals. Appealing or not, some of the lipstick brands are toxic and dangerous. Certain cosmetic brands put lead in their lipsticks, and heavy exposure to this toxic chemical can cause some serious health issues. We often base our purchase on FDA-approval, but cosmetic products are said to be the ..
Published on October 4, 2014
The word Plastic has become very common among the humans and is used all kinds of packaging and consumer products. Most of the plastic products are covered with hazardous chemicals which can percolate to the environment and also affect the health of the humans. Apart from plastic products, dangerous chemicals are also used in cosmetic products which can in turn damage our skin and cause harmful diseases. On the back side of the cosmetic and personal care product, quite a number of chemicals are ..
Published on August 6, 2014
A new research done in preschool and daycare centre shows hazardous flame retardant chemicals can pose health risk to toddlers. According to the analysts, the chemical flame retardant are mostly used in resins, textiles and plastics sector and is a composite that is added to manufacture these materials. Day to day, toddlers at preschools and day care centers are exposed to potentially dangerous flame retardant chemicals. From around 40 such child care centre in Monterey and Alameda countri ..
Published on July 30, 2014
Who doesn’t love getting their nails done, but every gel manicure comes with a price. Evidence suggests that use of UV lights to dry regular or gel polish can increase your chances of getting skin cancer. While, some say that use of UV light during manicures won’t cause cancer. Those of you are concerned about excessive exposure to UV should apply sunscreen to their hands. Or opt for nail salons that use LED lights as you don’t have to put your hands under them for a long time. ..
Published on May 13, 2014
The increasing use of chemicals may be the reason for the growing number of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Toxic chemicals might be behind increasing cases of autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Industrial chemicals are believed to trigger reduced attention span, delayed development and poor performance in school. The increasing number of children affected by toxic damage to brain development along with lack of any formal diagnosis is a disturbing fact ..
Published on April 16, 2014
India implemented BIS standards for food packaging inks. However, adhering to these standards is not mandatory and this complacency can pose a threat to consumer health. Manufacturers involved in food packaging should ensure adoption of highest levels of manufacturing. Everyone involved in this sector must make consumer health their priority. Interaction between food packaging, its surroundings and its contents can take place in 3 ways: Permeation leads to movement of any substance through th ..
Published on March 1, 2014
The morning make-up routine will apparently be your goal to improve your appearance, but how is that ostensibly harmless, perfectly applied layer of powder really affecting your skin and experiences skin redness, itchy and bumpy after applying your favorite personal skin care products? However, when it comes to beauty products, the effects of the ingredients they contain can be more than just skin cavernous. Most of the cosmetics industry uses thousands of synthetic chemicals in their products f ..
Published on February 11, 2014
The US has come extremely close to accomplishing previously unthinkable energy self-sufficiency. US is expected to overtake Saudi Arabia and Russia as the world’s top oil producer by 2017. There has been a considerable decline in US oil imports. North America will likely become a net oil exporter by 2030 and the US will succeed in becoming almost self-sufficient in energy by 2035. Currently, US imports nearly 20 per cent of its total energy needs. However, the coming years are going to wi ..
Published on February 6, 2014
Water is vital for every cell in the human body and an extremely important element in your overall health. But we still prefer to drink more soda than water without thinking about the adverse effects of this beverage. Soda pop was originally created as a drug to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. Coca-Cola was known to alleviate digestive disorders. But consuming it as a beverage on a regular basis can prove to be quite dangerous. Soda pop consists of some harmful synthetic sweeteners, inc ..
