Aluminium is commonly found in deodorants. Used regularly it can increase risk of alzheimer's by up to 3 times. (From Natural Health May-June 1983)

Alcohol is found in mouthwashes. Mouthwashes containing high amounts of alcohol have been implicated in cancers of mouth and throat, according to a 1991 study from National Cancer Institute.

Propylene Glycol is found in a wide range of personal care products including cosmetics, shampoos and foam baths.

Propylene Glycol is a cosmetic form of oils found in brake and hydraulic fluid, as well as antifreeze. In cosmetic products it stops moisture escaping from skin. Material Safety Data Sheets warn users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant could cause kidney damage and liver abnormalities.

DEA is a wetting agent used to provide a lather in shampoos, skin creams and cosmetics. On it's own it's not harmful, but during storage on a shelf or in a bathroom cupboard it may react with other ingredients to produce carcinogens.

Read what Dr Samual Epstein has to say about DEA http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/diethanola mine.htm

Here’s a list of sounds:

· 0 dB The softest sound a person can hear with normal hearing aka “hearing threshold” · 10 dB normal breathing · 20 dB whispering at 5 feet, broadcasting studio, rustling leaves · 30 dB soft whisper, library · 50 dB rainfall, light traffic, average home · 60 dB normal conversation, air conditioning unit · 85 dB noisy restaurant · 110-120 dB rock concert, speedboat, headphones on maximum · 110 dB shouting in ear, baby crying, many power tools · 120 dB thunder, jet takeoff at 200’ · 180 dB rocket launching

7. Harm can occur with 103 dB after 7.5 minutes, 106 dB after less than 4 minutes, 109 dB after less than 2 minutes, and 115 dB after around 30 seconds. (Source: http://www.dangerousdecibels.org/ )

8. Supervise your teenagers as many things they like can be damaging.

· Clubs and discos, 91 - 96 dB · Dance floor, 85 - 100 dB · At bar, 90 dB or more · Personal stereo systems, 60 - 114 dB · Rock concerts, 100 dB or more average · Car stereos, up to 154 dB in car!! · Home stereo, 80 - 115 dB

9. If you take kids hunting or to a shooting range, take hearing protectors along.

Firearms are all high and a single exposure can cause permanent hearing loss. Examples, 12-guage shotgun, 150-165 dB, shotgun, 163-172 dB, rifle, 143-170 dB. Most firearms start at 100 dB and can go as high as 190 dB. Supervise their use of power tools. A firecracker can also cause immediate damage.

10. Video arcade visits, computer games and action movies should also be monitored.

Noise levels at video arcades can exceed 100 decibels (similar to factory machinery), computer games can go as high as 135 dB (the level of a jackhammer), and an action movie is generally beyond 90 dB.

All values are approximate as conditions vary. This is not medical advice. See your personal healthcare professional for advice specific to you and your child.