1,4-Dioxane, this cancer-causing petrochemical has been found at high levels in dozens of babies’ and adults’ personal care products. In July 2007, laboratory tests revealed the presence of this petroleum-derived contaminate in popular baby products, including BEST SELLING baby baths!!
1,4-Dioxane is considered a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. EPA. Animal tests indisputably proven its tumor-promoting activity. It is also on California’s Safe Drinking Water and TOXIC Enforcement Act list of chemicals know or suspected by the state to cause cancer or birth defects.
This carcinogen forms during a procedure called ethoxylation, a cheap shortcut that companies use to provide “mildness” to harsh ingredients.
However you will never find 1,4-Dioxane in an ingredient list instead you will need to look for names that contain “eth” such as: sodium laureth sulphate, (PEG) polyethylene glycol, oleth, ,ceteareth-basically, any ingredient that has eth in its name most likely test positive for 1,4-Dioxane.
Read your labels!! Learn and educate yourself and be a healthy self!! I hope you find this as helpful and fascinating as I do! I will keep the info coming and will be adding some home “Green” recipes from to book soon.
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