Why Anti-bacterial Cleaners and Soaps Are Very BAD!!!!

Most moms, especially new moms, are a little over protective when it comes to protecting their young against germs.

While this makes sense in theory, using anti-bacterial soaps are actually bad for the environment and the greater good of man.

Here's a quote I found online:

"In general, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial products harm beneficial microbes as well as harmful ones. Remember, not all bacteria is bad! The use of antimicrobials may cause resistant strains of microorganisms and that's bad for everyone. Warm soapy water remains the simplest anti-bacterial treatment.

Read more: http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/organic-parenting/microban?click=main_sr#ixzz12jSXuI2s

and yet another from Web MD:

In three separate studies, the researchers showed that the chemicals -- triclosan and triclocarban -- have potential to affect sex hormones and interfere with the nervous system. They also may become suspects in the search for causes of autism.

Read More: http://children.webmd.com/news/20080529/safety-debate-on-antibacterial-soap

Now unfortunately, I have had to cut out my trips to bath and body works. Once my favorite store, they are full of these offensive products.

What is safe?

Alcohol based cleansers for your hands.....and for a "green" solution - Try Clean Well All-Natural Hand Sanitizer (which is alcohol free! safe for little ones).

This choice is also economical as the label boasts that a spritz nets you 4x more uses per ounce than regular gel

www.cleanwelltoday.com

This moms is your lesson for the day. Quite shocking but very true!!

Tell me: Will you eliminate these from your home?

For you Mama!

Today's post is dedicated to the Mama, as we need to take care of ourselves as well!

Someone who works in the beauty industry once told me "a woman uses 30 products before she leaves the house".

That got me to doing some serious thinking.
My first thought was - no way!

And then....I counted based on my morning routine:

1.soap

2.shaving cream

3.shampoo

4.conditioner

5.body cream

6.deodorant

7.acne cream

8.face repair cream

9.facial moisturizer

10.hair gel

11.foundation

12.blush

13.concealer

14.mascara

15.eyeliner

16.eyeshadow

17.lipgloss/lip moisturizer

18.hairspray

19.handcream

20.perfume

- So it was not quite 30 but my god - 20! It's a wonder I make it out of the door!

Every one of these products has chemicals in it. So does your toothpaste, mouthwash, clothes, etc.

Kind of blows your mind, right? No wonder cancer is rampant and on the rise.

Today's post is dedicated to trying to take the above list and make as many of them as I can be "all natural choices".

Here are some suggestions on easy swaps:

Hand/body cream: Yes to Cucumbers - Completely Cooling Body Butter

Skin care prodcuts - Have to admit how this one got started.....Kate Gosselin apparently leaked that she uses Ole Henrickson products which you can click here to buy. (Apparently the eye cream is botox in a jar!)

After some research, I found out his products are almost all natural but are definitely paraben free.

Lip Gloss/Moisture - Kiss My Face lip gloss and or Burt's Bees wax for lips.

Hair products- I started using Aveda after I got a strong recommendation from a friend. Turns out that all their ingrediants are NATURAL!!! Bonus!

Forget about the perfume, do you really need it? Not only is it expensive but it's chemicals sprayed on your skin and being absorbed directly into your body. Save it for a special occasion I say!

Hope you consider your morning routine and try to make your choices as healthy as possible!

Love, Mama

Green Your Halloween!!

Greetings Moms!
I think most of you will agree that Halloween is as big as - or bigger- than Christmas when you have kids!
If you want to "green" your Halloween check out some awesome tips from Healthy Child Healthy World - click here!

Now, I will admit that although the costumes are probably full of chemicals I do still buy them, although I try to limit the face masks and paint.

I do try to recycle costumes, pass on, take from others......and I will definitely hand out "good candy". I've been an adapter of pure chocolate in my house as of late. It is just a coco bean - grown on the earth - no dyes no added chemicals and no sticky-take-the-enamel-off-your-teeth worry (like fruit snacks), so I think I will be giving that out as well as maybe some Trader Joe's all natural treats. Boy, will I be popular with the kids!

Muahahahahahahhahaha. Happy Haunting!