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Ever wondered what happens to all the after-wash water or ‘grey water’ that we simply drain from our washing machines? Well the simple answer is that they flow into the sewage system and eventually land up in our rivers, lakes and seas. However, the chemical-rich water that flow into our water systems has far-reaching effects on the aquatic lives. Most detergents contain a high percentage of phosphates that serve as nutrients for algae. This results in overpopulation of algae know as ‘algal bloom’ in large stretches that simply suffocate the other aquatic animals by cutting off Oxygen supply. Then of course...

Since babies have sensitive skin, conventional detergents might be unsuitable for washing babies’ clothes. Strong chemicals such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Lauryth Sulfate can cause skin irritation and can aggravate eczema and psoriasis among children and babies. The common areas of infection are where there is greatest of rubbing of the skin with the clothes such as neckline or arm openings. These appear as red rashes that may be itchy. Additionally, babies are prone to chewing and biting any clothes they can get their hands on, leading to ingestion of harmful chemicals. The baby’s skin comes in contact with...

Adverse health impact of conventional detergents is usually underplayed. While they make your clothes smell really fresh, conventional laundry detergents usually contain toxic elements that have adverse health impact. These chemicals are either in-haled by users during the drying cycle when volatile organic compounds are released or directly enter the bloodstream through the skin. Many of the chemicals continue to remain as residues on the clothes even after washing and continue to be in close contact with the skin. It may be difficult to get a full list of ingredients for your detergent, however the main chemicals to avoid are...

Hair, they can be long and wavy, short and straight, frizzy and unmanageable, or smooth and shiny. Hair comes in many different lengths, styles, colors, and textures. Yet just about everyone — no matter what kind of hair they have — falls prey to at least one hair problem at some point in life. We know that many foods are loaded with toxic ingredients, but what you may not know is that shampoo and most of the other personal products we use every day are also full of the bad stuff. What’s more, they are not regulated by any regulatory...