The fast progress in the field of technology and the changes
that happened in the way people view the world and society had strong impact on
our lifestyles. This ultimately means that we are more prone to reduce our
well-being by getting exposed to many different toxins and chemicals. We eat
GMO and chemical-packed foods; we breathe polluted air and get in touch with
many harmful substances on a daily basis.
What is even worse is that most people are unaware of these
risks, especially when it comes to foods because they think that the labels are
a proof that everything is alright. That's why we have decided to create a list
of 12 of the most harmful products associated with the formation of cancer.
These products are found in almost every modern household.
12 Cancer Causing Products in Your House
1. Household Products – Ajax Cleanser
(Colgate- Palmolive. Inc.)
Ajax Cleanser is one of the most popular cleansers in the world.
However, the manufacturer (Colgate-Palmolive Inc.) didn't list a toxic
ingredient found in this cleanser. This ingredient is called crystalline silica.
It has already been linked to cancer, skin, lung and eye
irritation. Crystalline silica has been listed as carcinogenic more than 20
years ago by the MSDS (Material Safety and Data Sheet). The good news is that
the number of products that use this toxic ingredient is reducing.
2. Whole Milk (Lucerne, Borden etc.)
Some people may find this odd, but whole milk also comes with
toxic elements that can't be found on the label. Some of these toxins include:
·
DDT – a carcinogenic
xenoestrogen.
·
Antibiotics – a certain
number of antibiotics are carcinogenic and often lead to resistance and/or
allergies.
·
Heptachlor – a
neurotoxic carcinogenic xenoestrogen.
·
Hexachlorobenzene – a
neurotoxic carcinogenic reproductive toxin.
·
Dieldrin – a
carcinogenic xenoestrogen.
·
Recombinant Bovine
Growth Hormone plus IGF-1 – This combination can result in breast, prostate and
colon cancer.
3. Alberto VO5 Conditioner (Basic
Ingredient Of Neutral Henna).
This time, all the toxic ingredients can be found on the label:
·
Fragrance – a term
used to cover several ingredients that can lead to contact dermatitis. FDC Red
#4 – associated with cancer.
·
Polysorbate 80 –
polluted with the 1,4-dioxane carcinogenic compound.
·
Formaldehyde –
neurotoxic and carcinogenic substance that leads to contact dermatitis.
4. Zodiac Dog And Cat Flea Collar
(Produced By Sandoz Agro Inc.)
This product has the toxic ingredient known as PROPOXUR on its
label. This ingredient is both neurotoxic and carcinogenic.
5. Talcum Powder (Produced By Johnson
& Johnson Inc.)
The talc found in this product is labeled and it can result in
ovarian cancer and lung irritations.
6. Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste
(Produced By Procter And Gamble Inc.)
It contains several toxic ingredients which are found on its
label:
·
Fluoridee – A
potentially carcinogenic substance.
·
FDC Blue #1 –
carcinogenic
·
Saccharin –
carcinogenic.
7. Covergirl Natural Finish Make Up
(Produced By Procter And Gamble Inc.)
This popular product contains toxins like:
·
Fragrance – several
untested, unlabeled and toxic compounds linked to contact dermatitis.
·
Parabens – linked to
contact dermatitis.
·
Lanolin – frequently
“enriched” with DDT and carcinogenic pesticides.
·
Triethanolamine – it
generates carcinogenic nitrosamines when combined with nitrites.
·
Bha – a carcinogenic
substance.
·
Talc – a substance
associated with lung irritations and cancer.
8. Beef Frankfurters Like The Ones
Produced By Oscar Mayer Foods
This food product contains many labeled and unlabeled toxins like:
·
Feminizing and
carcinogenic hormones
·
Carcinogenic and
potentially allergies-causing antibiotics
·
Lindane – carcinogenic
compounds that eliminates cells that produce blood, neurotoxic.
·
Hexaclhorobenzene –
teratogenic, enurotoxic and carcinogenic.
·
DDT – xenoestrogen,
carcinogenic.
·
Benzene Hexachloride –
a carcinogenic substance.
·
Dachtal – irritant,
sensitizer and carcinogenic (possible presence of dioxin).
·
Heptachlor –
xenoestrogen, carcinogenic, neurotoxic and reproductive toxin.
·
Dieldrin –
xenoestrogen, carcinogenic.
The labeled potentially hazardous ingredient is:
·
Nitrite – which leads
to the creation of nitrosamines after interaction with meat amines and can
result in cancer in kids.
9. Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Produced By
Reckitt And Colman Inc.)
Both labeled and unlabeled toxic compounds include:
·
Ortho-Phenylphenol or
OPP – carcinogenic and leads to irritations.
10. Ortho Weed B-Lawn Weed Killer By
Monsanto Co. There is one toxic ingredient found on the label:
·
Sodium 2,4 D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetate)
– neurotoxic, carcinogenic and reproductive toxin. In addition, it can lead to
tissue sarcoma, lymphoma and different types of cancer.
11. Clairol Nice And Easy (Hair Color By
Clariol Inc.)
It comes with a few toxins on the label like:
·
Propylene Glycol –
leads to contact dermatitis.
·
Phenylenediamine –
includes carcinogens and dangerous ingredients that lead to contact dermatitis
and carcinogenicity.
·
DEA or Diethanolamine
– it leads to the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamine when mixed with
nitrites.
·
Quartenium 15 –
sensitizer, neurotoxic, carcinogenic, supports the activity of formaldehyde,
leads to contact dermatitis.
·
Fragrance – leads to
contact dermatitis, can result in numerous myelomas, non Hodgkin's lymphoma and
other forms of cancer and also comes with various ingredients that are not
listed.
12. Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser (Produced By
Reckit And Colman Inc.)
This popular cleanser comes with a toxic ingredient that cannot
be found on its label:
·
Crystalline Silica –
may lead to skin, eye and lung irritations, carcinogenic.
By learning more about the ingredients found in common household
items, you will definitely increase your awareness about the dangerous things
that we are exposed to on a daily basis.
It is highly recommended to stay away from such products or at
least limit their use.
