A Carcinogen is a substance or agent producing or inciting cancer. Today, cancer is the leading cause of death for women aged 35-74. In 1901 cancer was considered a rare disease. Statistics show that 1 out of 8000 persons had cancer.

TODAY, according to the American Cancer Society, 1 out of 3 people have cancer. By the year 2010, 1 out of 2 persons will be touched by cancer. The fear of cancer is on everyone's mind these days. We hear about it all the time. So many forms of cancer, and, they all had to start somewhere.

We have no choice but to breath the air, and eat the food, and drink the water, but, we DO have a CHOICE of what we put on our skin and what products we have in our homes. Be sure that the products you are using are free of the following potentially cancer causing and toxic ingredients.

REST ASSURED THAT OUR COMPANY'S PRODUCTS DO NOT CONTAIN ANY HARSH CHEMICALS OR TOXINS.

There are many products in your home, that too many people are currently using that may be extremely hazardous and unhealthy. Most people are unaware that there is a problem.

Below is a list of chemicals that are commonly found in typical grocery store brands products along with their associated health hazards.

Formaldehyde is an chemical used widely by industry to manufacture building materials and numerous household products. Formaldehyde, a colorless, pungent-smelling gas, can cause watery eyes, burning sensations in the eyes and throat, nausea, and difficulty in breathing in some humans exposed at elevated levels (above 0.1 parts per million). High concentrations may trigger attacks in people with asthma. There is evidence that some people can develop a sensitivity to formaldehyde. It has also been shown to cause cancer in animals and may cause cancer in humans. This substance can be found in Johnson's & Johnson's baby shampoo.

Ammonia, a colorless gas or liquid with a sharp irritating odor, can be found in household cleaners, wax removers, glass and window cleaners, and oven cleaners. Fumes irritate eyes and lungs; can cause burns or rashes on skin; can produce deadly chloramine gas if mixed with chlorine containing products.

DETERGENTS

The word "detergent" refers to household cleaning products which are based on non-soap, synthetic surfactants and which are primarily used for laundering and dishwashing. Detergents are responsible for many household poisonings. Part of the problem is that detergent boxes are brightly colored and attractive and commonly stored in low, accessible places. Toxic and poisonous to ingest, causing nausea and in extreme cases - coma.

Cresol, a highly caustic, colorless solid or liquid with a sweet tarry odor, is used mainly as a disinfectant. Cresol is very corrosive to all tissues. When it comes in contact with the skin it may not produce any burning sensation immediately. Prickling and intense burning will occur followed by loss of feeling. If cresol contacts the eyes it may cause extensive damage. Cresol vapors and liquids are absorbed through inhalation and eye and skin contact. Repeated or prolonged exposure to low concentrations of cresol can produce chronic systemic poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, diarrhea, loss of appetite, headache, fainting, dizziness, mental disturbance and skin rash. Cresol attacks the central nervous system, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, skin and eyes.

Lye, also known as caustic soda, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and caustic potash, is commonly used in drain cleaner, oven cleaner, and in some nonphosphate detergents. Lye is extremely caustic. Its chemical action eats away materials (including skin tissue). Contact with skin or mucous membranes causes burns and frequently deep ulcerations with scarring. Mists, vapors, and dust can cause small burns. Eye contact causes severe damage, including blindness.

Phenol, also known as carbolic acid, is flammable, corrosive, and very toxic. Phenolic compounds have a distinct odor and are used in disinfectants, deodorizers, paints, and as anesthetic for skin. Ingestion of even small amounts may cause vomiting, circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, and coma. Light sensitivity and sinus congestion are common with exposure to fluids or vapors. Fatal poising can occur through skin absorption. Phenol and related compounds rapidly denature all proteins they come in contact with, including skin. Severe burns may occur upon contact. Although there have been many poisonings from phenolic solutions, phenol continues to be used in consumer products.

FURNITURE POLISH

Most polishes are flammable. Furniture polish may contain one or more of the following substances: ammonia, naphtha, nitrobenzene, petroleum distillates and phenol. The health dangers most often associated with furniture polish are inhalation of fumes or vapors (especially from aerosols) and poisoning from ingestion. Polishes that look drinkable, like strawberry soda or milk, are especially tempting to children.

Naphthalene, also known as tar camphor, is a white crystalline solid with a distinctive mothball odor. Naphthalene is available to the public as a pest repellent and is frequently contained in mothballs, mothflakes, carpet cleaners and toilet bowl deodorizers. Napthalene can enter your system through inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, and eye and skin contact. Napthalene may produce possible damage to eyes, liver, kidneys, skin, red blood cells, and the central nervous system. Hemolytic anemia, caused by the breakdown of the red blood cells, has been reported following immediate and long-term exposure. Infants exposed to clothes, blankets, and diapers stored in naphthalene mothballs are at risk for hemolytic anemia. Mild degrees of anemia often cause only slight symptoms like a lack of energy and fatigue. In more severe cases, hemolytic anemia can cause acute kidney failure.

Perchloroethylene, also known as tetrachloroethylene, ethylene tetrachloride, or PERC, is a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent commonly used in dry-cleaning fluid, spot removers, carpet cleaners and degreasers. Vapors are irritating to skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation exposure produces giddiness, headache, inebriation, nausea, vomiting and sinus inflammation. Skin exposure will cause redness and chapping. If ingested, perchloroethylene can result in central nervous system depression and liver damage. Chronic exposure may also result in liver damage. Perchloroethylene is a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent that slowly breaks down in the environment. It is fat soluble which allows it to collect in the tissues of living organisms and accumulate in the environment. Perchloroethylene is a known animal carcinogen that has caused liver cancer in mice.

Liquid household chlorine bleaches contain approximately 5% sodium hypochlorite solution. When properly used, chlorine bleach can be a simple and effective disinfectant. Chlorine bleach liquid and vapors are irritating to the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Dermatitis may result from direct skincontact. Ingestion can cause esophageal injury, stomach irritation, and prolonged nausea and vomiting. Bleach, when mixed with acidic substances such as ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners, drain cleaner, or vinegar, forms toxic gases which can cause coughing, loss of voice, a feeling of burning and suffocation, and even death. Do NOT mix bleach with other cleaners!