Stay Away from These Toxins

Parabens
Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. They are considered xenoestrogens. In other words, these chemicals can mimic the hormone estrogen in your body. Parabens can cause a number of problems for your hair including drying, irritating your scalp, fading your color, and even hair loss. 
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
PCBs can be found in coolant fluids and copy paper among other consumer products. Exposure to this toxin can cause damage to the prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children.  It has been known to cause high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. PCB has also been known to cause brain damage.
Triclosan Trihalomethanes (THMs)
THM is found in many personal care products, carpets and toys.It causes birth defects and miscarriages.  Currently, it is banned from use in food products in European Union countries.
Atrazine (herbicide)
As an herbicide, Atrazine is found in produce, turf, residential lawns and golf courses. Most alarmingly, it is found in drinking water.  It has been known to cause fetal low birth weight as well as birth defects
Acetaminophen (OTC)
Over the counter Acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage. It is responsible for 56,000 emergency room visits, 2,600 hospitalizations and 458 deaths annually in the US alone.

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