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The Dirt on Diaper Wipes
| Posted on May 30, 2014 at 10:59 AM |
Diaper Wipes – A closer look at what are you putting on your Sweet Pea's bum As a Bradley Method® instructor, we teach our students to avoid harmful substances in order to have a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Our own green journey started when we were Bradley Method® students nine years ago...so naturally, we continued the effort to keep our environment healthy and low-risk once our Sweet Pea was earthside. Little did I know I was going to be in for a rude awakening when I read a Healthy Tips
List from Environmental Working Group that listed the top ingredients to avoid in
personal care products. On a whim, I
decided to check our products, because seriously, we weren’t at risk…we used
products labeled “natural” and “-free”. I was devastated to discover that labeling and product marketing
had duped us, the trusting consumer. I
learned to read every label…including the labels on products that were going to
touch any part of our children. Part of
our “going green” journey included a switch to reusable wipes and having a cleaning
solution in a bottle.  If after reading through the ingredients you decide to make
the switch to reusable products like we did, there are many options. We have seen them in the “big box” stores,
however since we strive to shop local, we support a mama-preneur and buy our
reusable cloth goods from Shannon’s Cloth and More. You can see her on our blog HERE and HERE. So today I am sharing a list of what is in the “natural” line of the most
recognized names in diapers, Huggies™ and Pampers™, plus a big box brand.
If you want another motivation to switch, HERE is
an eye-opening article from WebMD about the little thought of ingredients in conventional
wipes – preservatives that are added to the product to minimize bacteria in a
perpetually moist environment. Children are breaking out in rashes due to
an allergic reaction in supposedly harmless ingredients. Ingredients to avoid from the Healthy Tips article. I take an in-depth look at what they are and
the motivation to avoid them HERE.
Also from the EWG database: I included a quick synopsis of each ingredient in the list
below, as well as the ingredient rating. Huggies™ Natural Care – Kimberly Clark  WaterAmodimethicone (0) - Amodimethicone is a silicon-based
polymer – used as a hair conditioning agent Polysorbate 20 (3) - a surfactant and emulsifier used in
cleaners and personal care products Other HIGH concerns: Contamination
concerns; Other LOW concerns:Data gaps, Organ system toxicity
(non-reproductive) Sodium Methylparaben (4) - Parabens mimic estrogen and can
act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors. Other HIGH
concerns: Endocrine
disruption; Other MODERATE concerns: Biochemical
or cellular level changes; Other LOW concerns:Data gaps  Malic Acid (3-4)- Irritation
(skin, eyes, or lungs)Sodium Laurel Glucose Carboxylate (no rating available) – surfactant derived from
coconut or corn - More about this HERE Lauryl Glucoside (0) - Surfactant - Cleansing Agent - This
ingredient is a sugar- and lipid-based surfactant. Methylisothiazolinone (5) - It is a
widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions. Lab
studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone
may be neurotoxic. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract
is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E in the form of tocopheryl
acetate) (3) - Skin-Conditioning Agent - Human skin toxicant or allergen
- strong evidence; One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high
doses Huggies™ Simply Clean – Kimberly-Clark  Water Potassium Laureth phosphate (2) - Surfactant - Cleansing
Agent; Contamination
concerns with ethylene: Irritation
(skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system
toxicity (non-reproductive); and The carcinogen 1,4-dioxane
contaminates up to 46% of personal care products tested (OCA 2008, EWG 2008).
The chemical is an unwanted byproduct of an ingredient processing method called
ethoxylation used to reduce the risk of skin irritation for petroleum-based ingredientsGlycerin Polysorbate 20 (3) - a surfactant and emulsifier used in
cleaners and personal care products Other HIGH concerns: Contamination
concerns; Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Organ system toxicity
(non-reproductive) Tetrasodium EDTA (2) - a chelating agent, used to sequester
and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product;
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) Methylparaben (4) - in the paraben family of preservatives
used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries.
Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system
disruptors. HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption; Other MODERATE
concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes Malic acid (3-4) – Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) Methylisothiazolinone (5) - It is a
widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions. Lab
studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone
may be neurotoxic. Aloe barbedensis leaf extract (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract
is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E in the form of tocopheryl
acetate) (3) - Skin-Conditioning Agent - Human skin toxicant or allergen
- strong evidence; One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high
doses Pampers™ Sensitive – Proctor & Gamble Claim: Alcohol Free – Hypoallergenic  WaterGlycerin Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract is
produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Disodium EDTA (0) - is a chelating agent, used to sequester
and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product.
GRAS  Citric Acid (2) – alpha hydroxyl acid - used in personal
care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in
the case of anti-aging productsPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (3) - polyethylene glycol
derivative of castor oil; may be contaminated with potentially toxic impurities
such as 1,4-dioxane. Sodium Citrate (0) Cosmetic manufacturers use sodium citrate
to adjust the acidity of a product. Citrate, in the form of citric acid, is
also found in citric fruits and juices. Phenoxyethanol (4) – preservative – suspected neurotoxin - More about that HERE Ethylhexylglycerin (1) - Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl
ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent. HIGH
concerns: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) Benzyl Alcohol (5) - Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring
and synthetic ingredient used as solvent and preservative; has been associated
with contact allergy. Xantham gum (0) - Binder; Emulsion Stabilizer Sodium benzoate (3) – preservative – low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity BIS-PEG/PPG-16 Dimethicone (3) - lubricant and conditioning
agent. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (1) - Fragrance Ingredient;
Skin-Conditioning Agent Bisabolol (0) - Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning
Agent Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (0) -
Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning Agent Parent’s Choice Baby Wipes – Walmart  WaterGlycerin – generally considered non-toxic Phenoxyethanol (4) – preservative – suspected neurotoxin - More about that HERE Sodium benzoate (3) – preservative – low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity Potassium sorbate (3) – preservative - low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity  Sodium cocyl Apple amino acids (0) – no info availablePentadecalactone (1) - Other MODERATE concerns: Organ
system toxicity (non-reproductive); Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or
bioaccumulative Aloe barbadensis leaf extract- (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract
is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract - (0) -
Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning Agent Tocopheryl acetate (3) - Skin-Conditioning Agent -
Human skin toxicant or allergen - strong evidence; One or more animal studies
show tumor formation at high doses; Other HIGH concerns: Contamination
concerns; Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Ecotoxicology Citric acid (2) – alpha hydroxyl acid - used in personal
care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in
the case of anti-aging products Ology Bamboo Baby Wipes – Walgreen’s  Purified Artesian Aquifer Water Polysorbate 20 (3) - a surfactant and emulsifier used in
cleaners and personal care products Other HIGH concerns: Contamination concerns; Other
LOW concerns: Data gaps, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) Vegetable glycerin (0) GRAS Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil) (0)  Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) oil (0)Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera) leaf extract (1) - Aloe
vera leaf extract is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe
barbadensis Calendula officinalis flower extract (1)
- Fragrance Ingredient Potassium sorbate (3) – preservative - low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity Sodium benzoate (3) – preservative – low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity Citric acid (2) –
alpha hydroxyl acid – used in personal care products to adjust the acidity or
promote skin peeling and re-growth in the case of anti-aging products  Baby Bits Wipes Solution Coconut oil glycerin soap (0) organic plantain herb (0) chickweed herbs (0) virgin olive oil (1) – may cause irritation pure essential oil of tea tree (0) pure essential oil of lavender (0) I hope it goes without saying...just in case...please refer back to this post if you are going to share the information - thank you for respecting the time and effort it took to pull this information together. ~Krystyna The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
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