Detoxing your Home with Essential Oils More The

Detoxing your Home with Essential Oils & More!

“The body cannot be cured without regard for the soul” Socrates

Healthy Lifestyle Eat right What’s left? ? ? Exercis e

Our skin is our largest organ! Only 1/10 th of an inch separates our delicate organs from all sorts of toxins! In 1 years time, our bodies will absorb 5 lbs of makeup chemicals – Sabrina De. Vita at YL Beauty School Not to mention cleaners, soaps, lotions, etc!

So what is in those bottles? ? ?

Triclosan Found in: Soap, Dental Care, Cosmetics, Deodorant, First Aid, Kitchenware, Clothes, Office and School Supplies, and other Personal Care Products Why is it bad? • It is classified as a pesticide and probable carcinogen by the EPA. • It is a synthetic antibacterial ingredient that contributes to the creation of resistant forms of bacteria like MRSA. • According to the FDA, antimicrobial soaps containing triclosan have not been shown to possess additional benefits over conventional soap and water. • A 2010 study found that children who had higher exposure to triclosan had a higher incidence of hay fever. Triclosan has also been associated with a higher risk of food allergy. • Contact dermatitis • In August 2009, the Canadian Medical Association asked the Canadian government to ban triclosan use in household products over concerns of creating bacterial resistance and producing dangerous side products like chloroform. • Disruptive to our environment • Endocrine disruption – reproductive issues

What to use instead: Thieves Hand Purifier DIY Thieves Hand Purifier 5 tbsp. Aloe Vera Gel 4 tbsp. Water ¼ tsp Vitamin E Oil 8 -10 drops Thieves Small Squeeze Container In a bowl combine Aloe Vera Gel and Vitamin E oil. Add 8 -10 drops Thieves to the mixture. Add water and mix well to combine. Add more or less water depending on desired consistency. Pour into container and you’re done!

What to use instead: DIY Hand Soap Thieves Hand Soap 2 tbsp. Liquid Castile Soap Essential Oils OR Combine above ingredients in foaming hand pump dispenser and fill to within 1” of top with water. Good suggestions: THIEVES! Bathroom - 10 drops each: Lemon Myrtle, Orange EO Kitchen - 5 drops each: Lavender, Rosemary, and Lemon EO Children’s Bathroom – 5 drops each: Lemon Myrtle, Lavender, and Cedarwood

Parabens Found in: shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, personal lubricants, topical /parenteral pharmaceuticals, spray tanning solution, makeup, toothpaste and food additives. Why is it bad? • Used as a preservative, and not always labeled. • They are able to bind to estrogen receptors, where they encourage abnormal cell growth and mimic natural estrogen that could lead to more abnormal cell growth. • BANNED in Japan and Sweden and under review in the U. K.

What to use instead: OR YL Shampoo Thieves toothpaste YL Lotion ART skincare

Phthalates Found in: plastic food and beverage containers, perfume, hair spray, deodorant, almost anything fragranced, nail polish, insect repellent, carpeting, vinyl flooring, the coating on wires and cables, shower curtains, raincoats, plastic toys, cars steering wheel, dashboard, and gearshift (the new car smell), Medical devices, dairy products (from plastic tubing), meats and cheeses, tap water that has been tainted by industrial waste, and pesticides sprayed on conventional fruits and vegetables. Why is it bad? • Endocrine disruptors – especially on male reproductive development. • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences concluded that high levels may adversely affect human reproduction or development. • High levels of exposure through the use of medical tubing and other plastic devices for feeding, medication, and assisting the breathing of newborn infants may affect the development of the male reproductive system. • Already banned in Europe!

DIY Deodorant OR ¼ cup baking soda ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup cornstarch 5 -20 drops of essential oils Add baking soda, cornstarch and coconut oil and melt over low heat until dissolved completely. Remove from heat, cool to 104 degrees, then add essential oils – 1 drop at a time until you have reached your aromatic preference, and continue to cool but not harden. Pour into deodorant containers using funnel. Allow to harden.

What to use instead: & Thieves Dish Soap Thieves Laundry Detergent

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - SLS Found in: soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, conditioners, cleansers, engine degreasers and used in clinical testing to purposely irritate skin. Why is it bad? • Causes hair loss • Rashes • Affects the brain, heart, liver, and other organs • Corrosive – even at a concentration of 10%, SLS caused skin corrosion in animal studies, • Pollutant – causes harm to aquatic life and reproductions. • Eye Damage – 10% concentration SLS caused corneal damage in rabbits eyes when not rinsed immediately. • Pesticide – SLS is toxic to plants and insects. • Mouth ulcers – when used in oral products, it may lead to irritation. • Penetration Enhancer – It breaks down skin’s protective barrier, bringing other chemicals deeper into the body. • Mutagenic – shown to cause DNA mutations

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Thieves Fruit and Veggie Wash and Spray DIY Fruit and Veggie Wash 2 cups Water or 2 cups Distilled White Vinegar ¼ cup Baking Soda 2 -3 drops Lemon essential oil Fill your choice of fruits or vegetables in a large bowl and place in the kitchen sink. In this order: Sprinkle baking soda over fruits or vegetables, add water, lemon essential oil and vinegar. Mix with hands repeatedly and soak for up to 30 minutes.

Alcohol Found in: Mouthwashes Why is it bad? • Risk of throat and oral tongue cancer • Acts as a solvent in the mouth, making tissues more vulnerable to carcinogens • Accidental poisoning of children

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT / PUT ON YOUR SKIN AND IN YOUR HAIR!

What is the average number of personal care products a woman uses in 1 day? 15

Healthy Lifestyle Eat right Exercis e What’s left? ? ? Clean – Chemical Free Home

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