“In India, where even prescription medicines viz anti anginals, OHA, anti hypertensive’s are lying around unprotected such a caution is badly needed.”

Studies have shown that toxins found in commonly used products in your medicine cabinet and shower may expose you to harmful chemicals-including everything from over-the-counter pain relief pills to toothpaste, shampoo, and moisturizers.
But now thanks to these healthy bathroom detox “makeover” tips from Topical BioMedics, Inc., you can go ‘Green’ on Earth Day to make every day safer and healthier for you and your family.

Unfortunately, there are no warning labels on health and beauty aids, and an absence of adequate federal protection from the toxic chemicals they harbor. This is troublesome since skin is the body’s largest organ, readily absorbs anything applied to it, then sends it moving throughout the entire system. Another alarming fact is that the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that of all the chemicals used in cosmetics, nearly 900 are toxic.

The best way to diminish exposure to toxic chemicals commonly found in commercial health and beauty products is to look for ones that are organic or that contain pure ingredients.

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