9 toxins in life secretly hurt people

Fluoride in toothpaste:

Toothpaste on the market contains fluoride to a greater or lesser extent, which can prevent tooth decay. But fluoride is also a potential "poison". Even if only a very small amount is ingested, it can have adverse effects on health and even cause poisoning, and the toxicity can accumulate over time. A study by the National Cancer Institute found that fluoridation is associated with more cancer deaths in the United States each year. In this regard, Dr. Wang Peng from the Department of Prevention at Beijing Stomatological Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University reminds that fluoride toothpaste must be used correctly. Adults should not exceed 3.4 mg per day, and children aged 7 to 15 should not exceed 1.9 mg to 2.1 mg. Children under 3 years old are prone to accidentally swallowing toothpaste when brushing their teeth. It is recommended not to use fluoride toothpaste for the time being.

Paraphenylenediamine in hair dyes:

Fashionable men and women are constantly changing the color of their hair, and middle-aged and elderly people dye their gray hair black to look younger. However, they do not know that most hair dyes on the market use a chemical substance - paraphenylenediamine, which can help color and make hair bright, but can also cause skin allergies and even cancer. Li Xinquan, director of the Department of Hematology at the Beijing Armed Police General Hospital, reminds that if heating is required when dyeing hair, it will cause greater harm to health, because after heating, paraphenylenediamine will enter the capillaries through the scalp and may cause blood diseases such as leukemia as the blood circulates. In addition, p-phenylenediamine can easily induce skin cancer, bladder cancer, etc. When dyeing your hair, it is best to apply some moisturizer on the skin next to the hairline, so that the lotion can be easily washed off; if the hair is partially gray, there is no need to dye the entire head black, you can only dye the gray parts to reduce irritation and damage to the scalp.

Alcohol in mouthwash:

Mouthwash can help clean your teeth and mouth and leave you with fresh breath. But one of its essential ingredients — alcohol — may make the body more vulnerable to carcinogens. A 2009 study by the National Cancer Institute of Australia found that mouthwash with an alcohol content of 25% or higher was associated with cancer of the mouth, tongue and throat.

Foaming Agents in Baby Care Products:

Baby care products should be the most reassuring, but the fact is that they also contain substances that are harmful to the human body. Sodium lauryl sulfate is the most commonly used foaming agent in cosmetics and personal care products. After oxidation, it forms sodium lauryl ether sulfate. Because it is less irritating to the eyes, it is often used in mild care products and baby care products. However, its oxidation process will produce an extremely harmful compound - 1,4-dioxane, which is a hormone interferon. After the end of the Vietnam War, a large number of Vietnamese military personnel suffered from cancer because of it. Additionally, it is a type of estrogen, which is thought to increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer, and is strongly associated with low and morbid sperm counts.

Formaldehyde in nail polish:

In recent years, there are more and more nail salons on the streets. The passion for beauty has made many people ignore the pungent smell of nail polish. In fact, the culprit of this smell is formaldehyde, which we often talk about and try to avoid. Prolonged contact can cause inflammation of the eyes, nose, and throat, coughing, asthma attacks, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rash, nosebleeds, headaches, and dizziness. Since 1987, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified formaldehyde as a Class 2A carcinogen. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also stated that long-term and high-frequency use of formaldehyde-containing substances may pose a potential cancer risk.

Preservatives in Bread:

Bread is soft and delicious, and is considered a healthy breakfast by many people. But did you know that in addition to wheat, milk and sugar, bread also contains a preservative called calcium propionate (E282). This preservative was quietly introduced into bread more than 20 years ago. It is a colorless, odorless white powder that people cannot distinguish by appearance, smell or taste. Its harm to the human body accumulates bit by bit. Studies have shown that it is related to upper intestinal disorders and migraines, and can also cause learning difficulties and persistent fatigue in children.

Toluene in perfume:

If you suffer from asthma, remember to stay away from cosmetics such as nail polish, hair spray, hair wax, and perfume, because almost all of them contain toluene and use it as a solvent. Studies have shown that inhaling high concentrations of toluene in a short period of time may cause obvious irritation to the eyes and upper respiratory tract, manifested as conjunctival and pharyngeal congestion, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, chest tightness, limb weakness, unsteady gait, confusion, etc. If exposed for a long time, it may cause chronic poisoning, neurasthenia syndrome, liver enlargement, or cause women to have abnormal menstruation, dry skin, chapped skin, dermatitis, etc. If you are a perfume lover who finds it difficult to give up, you can consider using plant essential oils instead.

Diethanolamine (DEA) in cleaning products:

Although shower gel and lotion can cleanse the skin, they can harm your health without you realizing it. It contains a substance called diethanolamine, which is used as a solvent, emulsifier, detergent and moisturizer. In her book Saving Face: Spices for Wrinkle-Free Skin published in 2002, Canadian writer Sabina DeVita introduced that diethanolamine is used as a softener in skin care lotions, but it will react chemically with nitrates in the product to form potential carcinogens - nitrosamines. In addition, diethanolamine may irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

Propylene glycol in wet wipes:

Both ordinary wet wipes and baby wipes contain a common raw material, propylene glycol, which is a petrochemical solvent that easily penetrates into the skin and its harm to the body cannot be ignored. It accumulates in the heart, liver, and kidneys, causing them to become deformed and damaged, and it also weakens the immune system. In addition, it can damage cell membranes, causing rashes, dry skin, contact dermatitis and skin surface damage.