The top ten “poisons” in life

1. 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.

Be sure to use fluoride toothpaste correctly. Adults should not exceed 3 or 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, so it is recommended not to use fluoride toothpaste for the time being.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Alcohol in mouthwash

Mouthwash can help clean your teeth and mouth and leave you with fresh breath. But one essential ingredient: 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.

5. 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. Long-term and high-frequency use of formaldehyde-containing substances may pose a potential cancer risk.

6. Paraphenylenediamine in hair dye

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.

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 it circulates in the blood. 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.

7. Diethanolamine 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 skin care lotions, diethanolamine is used as a softener, but it reacts chemically with nitrates in the product to form nitrosamines, which are potential carcinogens. In addition, diethanolamine may irritate the skin and mucous membranes.

8. 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.

It is also a type of estrogen, which is believed to increase the risk of breast and endometrial cancer, and is strongly associated with low and sickly sperm counts.

9. Talc in makeup

When women buy cosmetics, they must remember that most of the finest powdered cosmetics, such as eye shadow, rouge, foundation, etc., contain talc.

It is a very fine lubricant that is chemically similar to asbestos, a known carcinogen that has been linked to increased cases of ovarian cancer and respiratory problems.

Women who used talcum powder had a 60 percent increased risk of ovarian cancer. In addition, talcum powder must never be used in baby skin care products such as baby powder. In addition to being carcinogenic, it may also cause acute respiratory pressure after inhalation.

10. 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.