"Not only are pesticides found in farms, but they are found in or around your home, too. Do you use insect repellent in the summer to avoid getting bitten by blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes? Well, insect repellent has the pesticide DEET in it. If you have a wooden deck on your house, then that probably contains that pesticide Chromated Copper Arsenate, (CCA), which helps in the aid to preserve the wood so it does not rot. Some other common items that contain pesticides are: bleach, certain types of paint, and even a few swimming pool chemicals. If you have a lawn, you might have weed killers, or herbicides, to prevent the growth of weeds. Some pesticides are also used on other animals besides insects, such as unwelcome rodents. (Rodenticides)"
Samantha Jakuboski
The skin absorbs chemicals into your body and ultimately into your blood stream, so be aware of what you put on your skin. Inhaling toxins are equally harmful as they enter your lungs through your nose. What you put or spray on your skin is nothing else but cleverly packaged toxins rebranded as "personal care products". There are many natural alternatives that you can buy from organic stores or make them at home. So why put harmful substances on your skin?
"Volatile organic compounds can come from an array of sources, including human-made and natural sources. Because manufacturers utilize VOCs as inorganic solvents, the majority of indoor VOCs come from everyday household and office staples, including:
Paints and solvents
Cleaners and disinfectants
Pesticides
Air fresheners
VOCs aren’t only found in sprays and aerosols. Many products, such as glue, new furniture and carpets, construction materials, electronic devices, and plywood produce VOCs through off-gassing. New construction and renovation can present a significant health concern for this reason; until the off-gassing of new products declines, your indoor environment will trap these released VOCs and could harm occupants."
Dianna Smith, kaiterra
