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The Dangers Of Chemical Based Shaving Products

Every time that you get lathered up to shave, there are a lot of waste and toxic substances that come into play. Thankfully, there are ways in which you can easily go green here. In fact, this market is growing rapidly.

While the FDA has largely ignored the health concerns that shaving creams can cause, you should know that there have been studies done that have found that shaving cream can cause a larger number of tumors to grow in human breast tissue. This means that the endocrine system is being damaged by this carcinogen.

Shaving Cream

There are a lot of eco-unfriendly chemicals in shaving cream that are used to give you a soft, supple shave. When you use these chemicals, they are released into the environment. For instance, BHA has a negative impact upon the aquatic ecosystem. This chemical can actually be found in 55% of all streams that have been examined, which is high enough to cause a big disruption in many aquatic animals’ life cycle. For this reason, you really should make sure to carefully read the product’s labeling. You should also know that aerosol cans are recyclable and thus preferable.

Waxing

Waxes contain many of the same chemicals that are found within shaving creams. However, waxes generate more waste due to the applicators and strips that are used in the waxing process itself. Some of these products also contain carcinogenic chemicals that can easily be absorbed into your body.

Choosing Organic Products

The term organic has not yet been clearly defined by the USDA. However, it has been said that organic products are required to contain at least 95% of its ingredients that are organic. However, right now there is no clear cut standard. Nevertheless, it is still a good idea to try to purchase organic shaving products as it will help the environment in some way and regardless of how small a difference it may make, it is still a very important difference.