tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post8726564721150086256..comments2023-12-26T13:27:57.859-08:00Comments on Jumping Jelly Bean: Greening UpUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-72341367713624585172011-04-21T11:36:25.076-07:002011-04-21T11:36:25.076-07:00Katie: i completely understand. On my side, i don...Katie: i completely understand. On my side, i don't like it when people think everyone for sale to us is perfectly safe and there is no harm. <br /><br />and i do agree, i don't like to buy stuff when i can't even understand the ingredients in it :) that's really why i like to make my own things (even food from scratch) because i know EXACTLY what i'm being exposed to <3Jillynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537110179634183470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-68866960544011324242011-04-21T11:18:52.413-07:002011-04-21T11:18:52.413-07:00That's true, I just don't like it when peo...That's true, I just don't like it when people get bent out of shape over nothing. I appreciate that you have some real concerns about certain chemicals and if there isn't evidence that they are safe, I respect your choices. Just be careful who you listen to!<br /><br />And you're right about "natural" labels; I suppose I should elaborate and say that I try not to buy anything that doesn't have a word I don't immediately recognize on the lab. I don't have my shampoo in front of me, but a food example would be ice cream: II prefer Breyer's Vanilla -- milk, cream, sugar, vanilla. YUM.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469177029245259257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-878820525954519432011-04-19T09:53:43.710-07:002011-04-19T09:53:43.710-07:00I do see your point Katie, but i guess i don't...I do see your point Katie, but i guess i don't see why i should expose myself to questionable and possibly harmful chemicals if i don't HAVE to. And especially my children...the less chemicals they have in their body, the better.<br /><br />and i don't trust the "natural" label on beauty products since there is no regulation for that term on beauty products.<br /><br />plus making my own stuff saves us a lot of money, so another bonus :)<br /><br />i feel if one wants to clean up their home (use green building products) and cleaners, then why not beauty products as well?Jillynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537110179634183470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-52248763028573914862011-03-31T08:26:17.129-07:002011-03-31T08:26:17.129-07:00Pretty scary stuff, huh? Well this is the officia...Pretty scary stuff, huh? Well this is the official warning that comes on ACETIC ACID. You might have heard of it. Because that is the acid in vinegar. But you aren't concerned about the vinegar (rightfully so!) because the concentration of acetic acid is sooooooo low.<br />How about another example? Did you know that dihydrogen monoxide causes over 3,443 in the US every year? <br /><br />That's a lot of people. But dihydrogen monoxide, more commonly known as WATER is necessary to support life!<br /><br />So I guess what I'm trying to say is that a lot of chemicals are scary, but if only exposed to them in low concentrations they are FINE.<br /><br />So I would say that I use most of the usual stuff: shampoo, conitioner, body wash, etc; although whenever possible I do try to buy natural body wash. They (at least used to) sell a line at Bath and Body Works that was all-natural.<br /><br />I paint my nails only once in a while and am not too worried about that, either. (Although I wouldn't want to work in a nail salon, long-term exposure to some of those chemicals is definetly BAD for you!)<br /><br />I respect the fact that you're trying to move away from things that you see as risks to your health, I just wanted to say, almost anyone can make anything sound SCARY. <br /><br />And Krista, thanks for sharing the post about cleaners, there is some nasty stuff in some of the things we use around the house and I would love to try some gentler alternatives!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469177029245259257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-68571842678321697822011-03-31T08:25:52.915-07:002011-03-31T08:25:52.915-07:00As a chemist, I come into contact with all sorts o...As a chemist, I come into contact with all sorts of chemicals every day. I'm not too worried about the chemicals in my shampoo when I am working with things that are FAR more toxic in my lab. ;-) Also, as a scientist, I haven't seen ANY convincing studies that show that the chemicals in shampoo or other beauty products are in the levels contained in it are harmful to our health. If I saw any convincing evidence I might change my mind, but right now I'm not too concerned. <br /><br />Sure, they can say that this chemical has been linked to this or that, and it is scary, but you have to consider the amounts that are in products we use... For exampe read this:<br /><br />Toxicity to Animals:<br />WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE. Acute oral<br />toxicity (LD50): 3310 mg/kg [Rat]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 1060 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 5620<br />1 hours [Mouse].<br /><br />Chronic Effects on Humans:<br />MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, mucous membranes, skin, teeth.<br /><br />Other Toxic Effects on Humans:<br />Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation (lung corrosive). Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, .<br />Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, permeator), of eye contact (corrosive).<br /><br />Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.<br /><br />Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May affect genetic material and may cause reproductive effects based on<br />animal data. No human data found.<br /><br />Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:<br /><br />Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Extremely irritating and corrosive. Causes skin irritation (reddening and itching,<br />inflammation). May cause blistering , tissue damage and burns. Eyes: Extremely irritating and corrosive. Causes eye irritation, lacrimation, redness, and pain. May cause burns, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, conjunctival and corneal destruction and permanent injury. <br /><br />Inhalation: Causes severe respiratory tract irritation. Affects the sense organs (nose, ear, eye, taste), and blood. May cause chemical pneumonitis, bronchitis, and pulmonary edema. Severe exposure may result in lung tissue damage and corrosion (ulceration) of the mucous membranes. Inhalation may also cause rhinitis, sneezing, coughing,<br />oppressive feeling in the chest or chest pain, dyspnea, wheezing, tachypnea, cyanosis, salivation, nausea, giddiness, muscular weakness. <br /><br />Ingestion: Moderately toxic. Corrosive. Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation (burning and pain of the mouth, throat, and abdomen, coughing, ulceration, bleeding, nausea, abdomial spasms, vomiting, hematemesis, diarrhea. May Also affect the liver (impaired liver function), behavior (convulsions, giddines, muscular weakness), and the urinary system - kidneys (Hematuria, Albuminuria, Nephrosis, acute renal failure, acute tubular necrosis). May also cause dyspnea or asphyxia. May also lead to shock, coma and death. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Chronic exposure via ingestion may cause blackening or erosion of the teeth and jaw necrosis, pharyngitis, and gastritis. It may also behavior (similar to acute ingestion), and metabolism (weight loss). Chronic exposure via inhalation may cause asthma and/or bronchitis with cough, phlegm, and/or shortness of breath . It may also affect the blood (decreased leukocyte count), and urinary system (kidneys).<br />Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause thickening, blackening, and cracking of the skin.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469177029245259257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-26376931542492888252011-03-31T07:46:36.629-07:002011-03-31T07:46:36.629-07:00Let's see. I brush my teeth twice a day but on...Let's see. I brush my teeth twice a day but only use "real toothpaste" about twice a week (Even then it's the greener version - Toms of Maine brand). All the rest of the time, I use baking soda and my teeth have been much whiter and feel better in general. I don't shave my legs. At all. I have shaved twice in the past three and a half years and the hair goes virtually unnoticed. I make my own laundry soap (not exactly a beauty product but think about it - it goes on your skin, just second hand!). Oh, and of course, I use a cup and/or cloth pads - no nasty tampons for me!Kitt Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742761986868016631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-20099017735318322082011-03-30T21:32:29.970-07:002011-03-30T21:32:29.970-07:00What a timely post! I just found a bar of natural...What a timely post! I just found a bar of natural organic soap that I feel comfortable using to brush my teeth. It's made by the Portland Soap Company, I bought the clove scented one. It was $4.99 for a 3.75 oz bar, that should last us a good long while since it only takes a dusting of soap to foam up well. BuggaBoo, 3 yo, didn't complain at all, and he hates the Tom's baking soda toothpaste we have been using. I've brushed with it once today and my teeth feel amazing!<br /><br />I'm also No Poo, and I usually only soap up my armpits and my groin to help control BO (Ivory). I still use deodorant (Old Spice for the menz), but I really want to try using 6 parts cornstarch to 1 part baking soda.<br /><br />Next up: cleaning up my cleaners.<br />http://thecoconutmama.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-cleaning-products.htmlKristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964580963048511157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611978516174636665.post-67458925554501660972011-03-30T19:53:40.420-07:002011-03-30T19:53:40.420-07:00I haven't been washing my hair regularly for y...I haven't been washing my hair regularly for years. I wash it maybe every 4-6 months. When I lived in an apartment, we had a very small hot water heater, and it wasn't possible to wash everything, wash my hair, and shave. so I stopped washing my hair. and now I rarely shave. Maybe every 3-4 weeks. <br /><br />I am curious about the no toothpaste, so I may have to look into that. We spend a lot on toothpaste here because I brush my teeth 3-4 times a day, trying to get the little one to bruch his.Amber Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035988802586111445noreply@blogger.com