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-Deadly Decadence– the Chemicals in Your Baby’s Bubblebath IV (Talc)

Filed under: Uncategorized @ February 18, 2007 1:19 am by healthiacynthia

Baby Powder– it has a long standing association with sweet smelling, dry, freshly bathed and diapered babies.

I certainly used it 30 plus years ago on my little baby boys.

Well, here’s what we know about Baby Powder today….

Baby Powder contains TALC, a very fine substance that can be used as a “dry” lubricant. Talc is very much like asbestos in its chemical make-up. Most of us are aware of at least one person who has a deadly respiratory disease due to living or working in a building that was fire-proofed with asbestos.

Besides Baby Powders, talc is used in “feminine” powders, cosmetics (like foundation powders), and as a dry lubricant for condoms! Talc makes your skin feel slippery smooth, and more!

How does it do that? Well, it clogs the pores that secrete necessary body fluids. The fact that Talc is similar to asbestos is quite alarming when you consider that it is most often used on baby’s bottoms and adult genitals…

Years ago it was used as a dry lubricant in surgeon’s latex gloves, making them easy to slide on and off. As early as then, in the 1930s, talc was implicated to cases of post-operative granulomatous peritonitis and fibrous adhesions.

Talc on condoms “may result in fallopian tube fibrosis with resultant infertility. Question raised by Doctors Kasper and Chandler in JAMA 3/15/95…” Nutrition Health Review, n73p8(1)

From U.S. News and World Report, March 17, 1997 v122n10p77(1) “A possible tie between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, long suspected because of talc’s chemical similarity to asbestos, was strongly supported…. when a study found a higher risk of the cancer among women who dusted themselves with talc or used feminine deodorant sprays. The study, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that women who used talcum powder in the genital area had an increased ovarian cancer risk of 60% and women who used feminine deodorant sprays had a 90% increased risk.” However, the FDA’s ’scientific workshop’ on the issue didn’t establish enough evidence for a causal link and they didn’t even issue a consumer warning.

You may also have heard about links of talc to urinary tract disorders. The FDA is still not convinced. You don’t have to worry about your surgeon, however because talc is no longer used as a glove-donning powder. It is still found in cosmetics, powders and condoms. I’m a granny and I want the safest, most healthful products and information to pass on to my grandchild. These are some of the items that I keep Alyza stocked with (you won’t find SLS, SLES, Anti-freeze or other possible carcinogens in any of these, I promise). (Click on the picture to find out more, and to order:)

KIDSCENTS BATH GEL

KidScent Bath GelAZ1

Ingredients
Deionized Water, Decylpolyglugose, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Gel, Essential Oils of Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) and Geranium (Allium sativum), Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (VItamin E), Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract, PG-Hydroxethylcellulose Cocodimonium Chloride, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Extract, Kukui (Aleurites moluccana), Nut Oil, Jojoba (Buxus chinensis) Oil, Citrus Seed Extract, Babassu Oil, Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed extract, Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate, Soap Bark Extract, Dimethicone Copolyol Meadowfoamate, Soap Bark Extract, soapwort Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Wheat Germ Oil, Keratin, Linoleic Acid, and Linolenic Acid.

KIDSCENTS LOTION

KidScent LotionAZ2

Ingredients
Deionized Water, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Rose (Rosa rugosa) Hip Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Mango (Mangifera indica) Butter, What germ OIl, Kukui (Aleurites moluccana) Nut OIl, Lecithin, Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) OIl, AApricot(Prunus armeniaca) Kernal Oil, Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) OIl, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A,), Jojoba (Buxus chinensis) Oil, Seasame (Seasmum indicum) OIl, calendula officinalis Extract, Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) Extract, Orange (CItrus aurantium dulcis) Blossom Extract, St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Extract, Algae (Gellidiela acerosa) Extract, Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Gel, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ginkgo biloba Extract, and the Essential Oils of Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica), Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) Leaf, Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), and geranium (Pelargonium graveolens).

KIDSCENTS SHAMPOO

KidScents ShampooAZ3
Ingredients
Deionized Water, Decylpolyglucose, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Gel, Essential Oils of Tangerine (Citrus nobilis), Lemon (Citrus limon), and blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum), Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) Extract, Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Extract, Kukui (Aleurites moluccana) Nut Oil, Jojoba (Buxus chinensis) Oil, Citrus Seed Extract, Babassu (Orbignya oleifera) Oil, Grape (Vitis vinifera) Seed Extract, Dimethicone copolyol medowfoamate, Hyaluronic Acid, Wheat Germ Oil, Keratin, Linoleic Acid, and Linolenic Acid.
KIDSCENTS TENDER TUSH

KidScents Tender TushAZ4
Ingredients
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Oil, Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Butter, Bees Wax, Wheat Germ Oil, Olive (Olea europaea) Oil, Almond (Prunus amygdalus dulcis) Oil, and the Essential Oils of Sandalwood (Santalum album), Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora), Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Cistus ladanifer, Blue Tansy ( Tanacetum annuum), and Frankincense (Boswellia carteri).
KIDSCENTS TOOTHPASTE

KidScents ToothpasteAZ5

Ingredients
Therapeutic-grade essential oils of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris CT thymol) and Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) have proven to reduce oral bacteria that may cause tooth decay. Stevioside is a natural, super sweet extract that neutralizes oral bacteria. A non-foaming base that includes vegetable glycerine, xanthum gum and ionic minerals.

These are exactly the kind of products you would want to use on a baby’s delicate skin… nourishing and SAFE.

Granny Recommended!

Fragrant Blessings,
Cynthia Zirkwitz
Young Living
Ind. Dist. #607652
Diffusing Life

Disclaimor: I’m a Granny with a keen interest in the health and wellbeing of my grandchildren, and other children. Statements made in this blog are based on research and all information has been obtained from published magazines, journals, newletters, magazines, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
, which you can find online. Opinions are my own and it is up to the reader to decide the validity of such.
My other blogs with the theme of Eliminating Risks to Your Child’s Health and Safety:

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  • Where Do All The Recalled Toys End Up?
  • Children Safe and Secure in Canada?: The Issue of Children in Smoke-Filled Vehicles
  • Lock Up The Yummies: The Dangers of ‘Supplement’ Poisoning

  • Read here about some of the risks to Nurses and their children because of long-term exposure to toxic chemicals in the work place

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