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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Environmental health organization, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), is raising concerns about the use of nanosilver in menstrual products like period underwear and pads, calling particular attention to the antibacterial agent’s impact on important bacteria necessary for maintaining vaginal and vulva health. In addition, a study on rabbits showed that nanosilver can be cytotoxic, particularly to vaginal epithelial cells, and that vaginal administration of nanosilver led to migration of silver particles into the bloodstream; how nanosilver is impacting human vaginal health is still unknown. [5] Despite the significant recent increase in use of nanosilver as an antibacterial additive to menstrual products, there is no research available measuring the potential migration or absorption of nanosilver into vaginal tissue from product use. In response to concerns for the potential hazards of nanosilver migration from menstrual products, the FDA, with the support of the Office of Women’s Health, is now pursuing research in this area to examine the penetration and absorption of nanosilver into vaginal tissue and the toxic potential to the tissue and the vaginal microbiome from the use of menstrual products.

Dozens – sometimes even hundreds – of chemicals can hide in beauty and personal care products that contain fragrance. what you won’t find is the information of what ingredients make-up the fragrance, which often can be a combination of dozens of chemicals or essential oils—some of which may be toxic. We all have a right to expect that the beauty and personal care products we buy are safe. California bill, SB 574 — introduced by Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) — would help close the fragrance labeling loophole that lets companies sell products laden with hidden toxic chemicals, without your knowledge or consent.

Thanks to your continued demands, Prestige Brands (makers of Summer’s Eve) has taken three harmful colorants out of vaginal washes. Though the company made no announcement about it, our research has confirmed that Summer’s Eve products have been quietly reformulated without FD&C Red 33, Ext Violet #2 and Yellow #5. We know many of you don’t even use Summer’s Eve or Up&Up vaginal washes, but it’s critical that we remember: When a popular brand like Summer’s Eve removes toxic chemicals from products, it’s a huge win for public health. Eve From Organizations Says Harmful Chemicals are Unacceptable – Vaginal Washes with Colorants of Concern – Joining Rep. Grace Meng to Call on FDA to Address Prohibited Dyes in Feminine Washes

Powerful disinfectants and antimicrobial chemicals like quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) are commonly found in household cleaners like disinfecting wipes and sprays, despite research warning us about potential serious health consequences, such as increased antibiotic resistance. but more importantly they are a chance to take action to demand companies remove toxic ingredients from their cleaning products, and support government policies that truly protect us and put our health first. As a special THANK YOU for taking on toxic chemicals in cleaning products, when you take the Ditch the Dryer Sheets Pledge anytime between March 26, 2019 – April 30, 2019 we will email you a special code to receive discount off your next purchase from Molly’s Suds! Cleaning products with fragrance run the risk of containing allergens, hormone disruptors, and chemicals that lower your ability to fight general toxic exposure.