Businesses often use specific influencing methods to attract us to buy things we do not need. However, some of them may not only be unnecessary but also can be very dangerous to our health.
Below is a list of the things most of us have at home. We rarely think about their quality, but the damage they cause has been proven by a variety of researchers. Should we continue using them?
1.Plastic Food Containers
It is not the plastic itself that harms us, but the chemical composition that manufacturers use to solidify the containers. Washing, heating, and contact with food components usually make the situation worse.
Plastic becomes very toxic and dangerous. Do not use plastic food containers for more than five months and avoid using them in your microwave.
2. Crocs
Millions of people love to wear this simple pair of shoes every day, but Crocs do not offer much-needed heel stability. A loose heel can cause many different problems, such as toe deformities, calluses, and also foot pain.
Another reason to wear something more comfortable is the fact that the toe box (the part of the shoe that holds between the toes and the heel) is very soft after a long time usage
It is essential that any shoe has a very solid upper in order that you do not experience any discomfort when walking.
3. Mascara
Pay keen attention to the ingredients of the mascara when buying a new one. Some of the components, such as parabens, aluminum powder, and propylene glycol, can be very deleterious to eye health.
Avoid using your friend’s mascara, as it can result to bacteria and fungus growth and lead to the growth of infection.
4.Nonstick Cookware
The perfluorinated chemicals that are used to create the non-stick lid of the pan are not that harmful in and of themselves. However, when the temperature exceeds 230 ° C, the frying surface extracts some amount of volatile substances.
Danish researchers have discovered that the presence of these poisonous chemicals in human blood can result in the formation of cancer cells.
5.Antibacterial Soap
The law controlled the amount of triclosan, the antiseptic used in antibacterial soaps, at 0.1-0.3%. However, the harm is much greater: triclosan weakens the immune system and causes our body to resist the absorption of antibiotics.
It can also result in hormonal imbalance and muscular dystrophy. In reality, antibacterial soap is just a marketing gimmick. Research concludes that any bacteria can be removed from your hands with simple soap.