Your hand soap is full of hidden nasties, are you reading the labels?!
For centuries our ancestors used natural tallow with essential oils to keep clean.
Now we have toxic environment polluting chemicals in our soaps that are being banned every few years.
Lets go through a list of soap additives banned in the last few years:
Triclosan
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that was once common in antibacterial soaps. However, due to concerns about its long-term effects and potential contribution to antibiotic resistance, the FDA banned the use of triclosan in consumer hand soaps and body washes in 2016.
Triclocarban
Similar to triclosan, triclocarban is an antibacterial agent. It has been banned or restricted in some formulations due to concerns about its environmental impact and potential for endocrine disruption.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a preservative that has been linked to skin irritation and other health concerns. Formaldehyde and certain formaldehyde-releasing agents are restricted in cosmetics in the European Union.
Phthalates
Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible. Some phthalates have been associated with potential health risks, including endocrine disruption. Certain phthalates are restricted or banned in cosmetic products in the European Union.
Parabens (Certain Types)
Some types of parabens, which are preservatives, have been restricted due to concerns about their endocrine-disrupting potential. Methylparaben and ethylparaben are commonly used in cosmetics but are subject to certain concentration limits. Quaternium-15 Reason for Restriction: Quaternium-15 is a preservative that releases formaldehyde. Due to concerns about formaldehyde exposure, it is restricted in cosmetics in the European Union.
Dioxane
1,4-dioxane is a contaminant associated with some surfactants and ethoxylated ingredients. It is a known animal carcinogen, and its presence in cosmetic products is regulated in some regions.
Like why do we even need all these funky sounding chemicals?
Tallow soap cleans just as well if not better - without all the funky additives.
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