Green and Clean With Essential Oils
Part of our cleaning routine involves using a variety of products to get rid of the grime and bring on the sparkle. We wash dishes, clean floors and scrub toilets often without thinking of the toxicity we may be exposing ourselves and our families to. However, you may have noticed the warning labels such as
"DANGER," "WARNING," "CAUTION," "TOXIC," "FLAMMABLE," or "POISON".
Studies have shown that these chemicals may cause short-term and long-term health problems when you use them. Of particular concern are the affects these dangerous chemicals can have on children. They are often more vulnerable to chemical exposure during developmental stages, and certain chemicals may interfere with the development of their neurological, endocrine, and immune systems. Younger children have higher respiratory rates than adults, therefore they absorb more air contaminants per unit of weight, meaning they experience a higher inhaled dose. The main routes of exposure: eating, drinking, breathing, and touching.
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