Though the phrase is self descriptive i would like to attribute characteristics to it. Happy Home is a place where a family should enjoy relations with friendliness, love, affection & compassion.Healthy body is one well built with a good nutrionaly balanced diet, exercise, meditation & yoga. A peaceful mind is free of jealous, anger, negative attitude, lust & all ills. Finally a pure soul can be achieved with the help of above three to free one-self from karma or sin.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Srirams national anthem
Am so happy indeed proud that my son sang the Indian national anthem for the first time. Even though he sang with some mistakes I excuse him considering his age (4). He started learning the song from his school book to sing right and also learned to stand in attention , salute, & say JaiHind. I will be this happy when he sings American national anthem as he is an American National.
Monday, November 14, 2011
harmful chemicals used in personal care products
Healthline provides a list of eight such chemicals you should never use . These are commonly found in skin care and hair care products.
- Propylene Glycol: Propylene glycol is obtained from petrochemicals and is added in numerous skin care creams and lotions as an emulsifying agent. It makes the skin look smooth; however, it speeds up aging of the skin. It also causes irritation and contact dermatitis.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): SLS acts as a surfactant, degreaser, and emulsifier and is used in numerous foaming personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, body wash products, face cleansers, shaving cream, etc. This detergent affects the eyes and delays their healing time. It can be absorbed by the skin surface and gets accumulated in your body organs. When used in products containing nitrogen-based raw materials, it forms carcinogenic nitrates, which are known to cause irritation to the eye and skin.
- Fragrance: Artificial fragrance can cause numerous health problems including headaches, lung problems, skin irritation and dizziness.
- Mineral Oil: Mineral oils are obtained from petroleum products and can cause skin irritations. They block skin pores, which restricts movement of nutrients and waste matter from the cells.
- Parabens (Propyl, Methyl, Butyl, or Ethyl):Parabens are used as preservatives in numerous skin care and hair care products. They are highly toxic and cause allergic and skin reactions.
- Imidazolidinyl and Diazolidinyl Urea: These are also used as preservative and are known for causing contact dermatitis.
- Synthetic Colors: Synthetic colors should be avoided as they are allergic to the skin.
- Triethanolamine (TEA): TEA is used to adjust the pH of the cosmetics. It causes various allergic reactions including eye problems, and dryness of hair and skin.
- Sodium Fluoride-- The fluoride that is added to drinking water is hydrofluoric acid. This is a compound of fluorine, which is actually a chemical byproduct of aluminum, steel, cement, phosphate, and other assorted ingredients. Fluoride in this form has no nutritional value and is one of the most caustic industrial chemicals. Fluoride is also an active ingredient in rat and cockroach poisons.
- Mineral Oil, Petrolatum and Coal Tar-- Used in many moisturizing products. Mineral oil is a petroleum by-product that interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins. Because of this it promotes acne and other skin disorders. Mineral oil has also been associated with premature aging. Any product that contains mineral oil may be contaminated with cancer causing Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons.
- Cocoamide DEA, diethanolamine, TEA, triethanolamine, MEA-- Used as a shampoo thickener and foam stabilizer. According to the MSDS for Cocoamide DEA, this chemical is harmful if swallowed or inhaled and contact with skin, eyes, and clothing should be avoided.
- .... to be continued as the list is growing
- there is no regulatory like FDA for cosmetics or personal care products....
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