Product #1: Secret Deodorant "Spring Breeze"
I was very anxious waiting for the results to load on this product since I use it everyday (and love the scent!). I almost did not want to know how bad it is. But, it was not as bad as I expected. The overall hazard is "low to moderate", with no reproductive health hazard and and very low cancer risk. The main concern is its fragrance causing allergies and irritation. I also feel bad about its ecotoxicology. I am unsure if that is a result from production, use, or disposal. I feel confident in continuing to use this product, although my friend recently made her own eco-friendly deodorant and I am interested in trying that out!
Product #2: Pantene Smooth and Sleek Conditioner w/ Argan Oil
For some reason I expected this one to be higher in toxicity (and it is) at a moderate level of overall hazard. It also did not have reproductive or high cancer risk. A main concern being its fragrance ingredients that can lead to irritations and allergies, and the fragrance can also lead to moderate organ system toxicity which I did not expect. There is an ingredient "methylisothiazolinone" that contributes to low neurotoxicity (yikes!). I'm left wanting to know more about its high occupational hazard and what that entails. Overall, still planning to use this product (at least until the bottle runs out!)
This assignment has me relating to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change- I am in the pre-contemplation stage (honestly just not ready to reduce use or change personal care products, but I will move forward with taking this into consideration!)
This assignment has me relating to the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) of behavior change- I am in the pre-contemplation stage (honestly just not ready to reduce use or change personal care products, but I will move forward with taking this into consideration!)
Hi Angela!
ReplyDeleteI have been using secret deodorant for years, since I was in junior high, and was surprised of the score though. i know a 5 is not terrible but I would have been more comfortable with a 1 or 2. I have not thrown out mine yet so when I put it on now after this assignment, I tell myself "im putting toxins on" lol I know for sure I'm am in the pre contemplation stage too!!
thanks Angela! :)
Hey Angela,
ReplyDeleteThat's great that your deodorant was found to be pretty safe with only a low to moderate health risk, because there are so many other brands that I found were more toxic! This assignment has definitely put me in the pre-contemplation stage as well, because the personal cosmetics database does show some safe products to use.