Dangerous house: allergic reactions to household chemicals

Every housewife has her own tricks for cleaning the house. She knows what to wipe with, where to apply what means. However, household chemicals are not always safe for health. Sometimes we do not understand what causes certain allergic reactions and do not associate this with the means that we use every day. Almost all household chemicals contain components that can be hazardous to your family's health. Let's see what compounds should be avoided in detergents and cosmetics.

What can be attributed to household chemicals

It is a mistake to believe that home chemicals are only detergents and cleaning products, reminds estet-portal.com. These include shower gels, shampoos, cosmetics, shaving products, toothpastes and elixirs , perfumes, baby powders, etc. Therefore, if you or your child has a predisposition to allergies, carefully read the composition of these products.

What components of household household chemicals are allergic to

Allergy to household chemicals can manifest itself both on the skin and in the respiratory organs.  Upon contact with the products, the skin may experience: redness, rash, peeling, irritation, blisters and chemical burns.

The more volatile a compound is, the faster it enters the respiratory tract.

Reaction to such contact may be:

• lacrimation,
• allergic rhinitis,
• cough (transient to asthmatic),
• sneezing, swelling
• respiratory organs,
• breathing difficulties,
• dizziness,
• fainting,
• alopecia,
• seborrhea.

Fragrances, dyes and bleaching elements are the most dangerous for humans.

Phosphates are often found in washing powders and dish detergents, which are used to improve (soften) the quality of water. However, even with repeated rinsing, these substances remain on clothing for a long time and can cause irritation when in contact with the skin. Aromatization of washing powders also affects our health. It happens that the laundry has a strong aroma after washing, this is not always good. It is not only pure, but also saturated with compounds harmful to the respiratory tract.

As for dish detergents that have phosphates in their composition, it must be taken into account that no rinsing completely rinses them off the plate. And in contact with food, we eat a good part of the chemicals. What, when accumulated in the body, can cause not only allergies, but more serious consequences.

Separately, we can talk about shampoos and shower gels that have in their composition & nbsp; sodium lauryl sulfate, which helps the product lather and wash away impurities. On contact with the skin, it can be absorbed and cause allergies. Also, fragrances, dyes and preservatives included in these preparations, prolonging the life of your product for several years, have unpleasant consequences.

Cosmetic products can also contain unpleasant ingredients:

• DMDM Hydantoin – provokes very serious diseases, up to oncology;
• Fragrance, and Hydroquinone – contain toxic elements;
• Сeteareth- and PEG – are generally refined products.

So when choosing a cream, carefully read its composition, it is better not to use products with unknown and dangerous ingredients.

How to prevent allergies to household chemicals

Each person reacts differently to certain drugs. Therefore, you need to take into account the characteristics of your body, listen to it.

Over the past decade, the use of natural and environmentally friendly detergents, cosmetics and perfumes has become a fashion trend. Therefore, if you are prone to allergies, try to reconsider your set of household chemicals and opt for natural remedies. This is especially true for young children.

However, if you decide not to change your "chemical menu", try to adhere to the following rules for the prevention of allergic reactions:

• Read the instructions carefully, avoid using products that contain: chlorine, acetone, ammonia, a lot of dyes, fragrances and preservatives.
• Use detergents in bottles without sprayers. The more the agent is sprayed, the more we inhale it. You can use gauze dressings when working with chemicals, but it is better to choose a gel consistency, as opposed to powders and sprays.
• Be sure to wear protective gloves, even when just washing dishes. This will not only save your manicure, but will prolong the youthfulness of your hands.
• If possible, replace detergents with aggressive elements with natural ones. So dishwashing gel can be replaced with soda, lemon and plain soap.
• Many household cleaners, such as those for windows, kitchens, glass-ceramic stoves, sanitary ware, etc., can be replaced with microfiber cloths, which also do an excellent job of removing dirt and do not emit harmful substances.

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