Breast cancer is a disease that touches the lives of many. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the course of their lifetime.
Research shows that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and carcinogens can lead to a breast cancer diagnosis later in life.
Up through a woman’s first full-term pregnancy is a time when women are particularly vulnerable to these harmful chemicals. It is up to us to stop breast cancer before it starts.
Safer Switch #23: Regular clothing ➡️ GOTS certified or 100% organic cotton
👕Clothing is filled with chemicals that keep them colorful, wrinkle-free, smooth, etc. These chemicals include phthalates, AZO dyes, PFCs, formaldehyde, solvents, etc.
👚Luckily, GOTS certified/100% organic cotton does not use these chemically-filled manufacturing processes, keeping children
safe in their everyday clothing. For bonus points use brand partner, Rebel Green's baby detergent.
Safer Switch #23: Conventional diapers ➡️ Safer alternative diapers
👩🏽🍼Store-bought diapers may contain BPA, phthalates, parabens, chlorine, fragrance, and many other potentially harmful ingredients, especially for
children who are growing and developing and are in constant exposure to these diapers.
🫄🏼Non-toxic/organic cotton diapers protect children from these chemicals. Keeping babies clean from top to bottom!
Safer Switch #22: Nonstick pans ➡️ Cast iron or ceramic pans
🍳If you like to cook, consider getting a cast iron or ceramic nonstick pan! While nonstick or teflon pans are popular for cooking, these pans contain PTFE, which is a chemical that is dangerous and can leach into the food when cooking.
🍽Opt for a cast iron or ceramic nonstick pan to avoid the harmful chemicals.
Safer Switch #21: Regular deodorant ➡️ Organic, nontoxic deodorant
🤥Deodorant can be one of the most difficult purchases, because we want to smell good while also making a safer choice. Many deodorants can contain various chemicals hidden in their ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, propylene glycol and aluminum. All of these chemicals can make their way into our bodies and pose harmful threats to our health.
🧼 When shopping for your next stick of deodorant, look for brands that do not contain these harmful chemicals. Look for organic and aluminum-free products, to keep yourself away from these chemicals that effect your body for a lifetime.
P.S. Try the EWG SkinDeep App to scan ingredient lists faster!
Safer Switch #20: Menstrual products ➡️ Organic cotton tampons;
natural rubber diva cup
🩸 Many menstrual products contain a plethora of chemicals of concern. These chemicals include dioxins, furans (which are linked to cancer and EDCs), pesticide residues from cotton, and plasticizers found in the applicator used. These chemicals come in close contact with our hormone regulation, as they are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can throw off our hormonal balance and potentially lead to breast cancer.
🌹 Using organic cotton tampons or a natural rubber diva cup greatly limit exposure to these chemicals, as they are both options that contain a limited chemical coating while also acting as effective hygiene products.
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