The product that I chose to research is a body wash product and the one that I use is Adidas Active Body Wash, Sport Fever. I thought even before I searched it that body wash products don't seem like they may be very healthy for your body considering the chemicals used to clean your skin and make it smell fresh.
WOW! The first thing I noticed when I searched it was the number 7 in a nice red circle. Which makes this product a high hazard. Once I started reading I found out that the product I use is linked to cancer, development/reproductive toxicity, allergies/immunotoxicity, and many other harmful links. Of course the one that stands out the most at the top of the list is cancer. However I found out that the chemical in this product that causes cancer is called FD&C Blue 1 and has a hazard rating of 2. So that isn't to bad but the fact that me using this product could cause cancer is bad enough for me.
The three more dangerous chemicals in this product are DMDM Hydation, Methylparaben, and Fragrance. DMDM has a chemical hazard level of 7 and is commonly found in shampoos and moisturizers. Methylparaben has a hazard level of 8. This chemical is mainly used for moisturizing and cleansing. And the one reason I bought this product because of its scent but I end up finding of that the chemicals that give this product its scent have a hazard level of 8. The fragrance is actually a neurotoxicity.
Overall I find out that this product that I like to use is not a very safe product to be using. And to make it worse, Coty Inc., the company that produces this Adidas product tests it on animals. I'm against testing of products on animals so I am glad to say that I will not be purchasing this product anymore. I am also going to look at the ingredients before I make my decision on a future purchase. Who would of know a product like body wash could have such a harmful affect on your body.
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Really great post Noah. I really like how you researched what each chemical is and what it is commonly used for. That was really interesting to me and it really showed that you put some effort into your post! It is too bad that your product is tested on animals, but now that you know, you can do something about it. I think that it is wonderful that you are going to stand up for animal rights, and stop buying that body wash. Good for you!!!
ReplyDeleteA 7 huh? that is kind of scary. Good job with describing what all of the chemicals were and giving links to them. I am against testing on animals too and the product that I chose may be tested on animals which is horrible! I am glad your going to switch products like I am too. Good work!
ReplyDeleteGood job Noah! I like how you always get so detailed with your posts. Seven is a pretty big number for anyproduct to rate at. I wouldn't feel safe using it either. I am definitely with you about animal testing. Its really crucial to the animals. And it seems like most products are linked to cancer, after doing my post and reaing others'.
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Thank you for sharing your findings, I had a almost identical finding when it came to the shampoo I use. It was a 7, and was linked to all the health risks you listed as well. It was also tested on animals still, all of this just was so crazy to me. Thats great to hear you are going to look for some other kind of body wash. I think this activity made a lot of people go differnt routes, all for the better :)
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