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If Formaldehyde is used on Dead Bodies, Why is it in My Baby Products?

by Dawn Lorenz 10 Comments

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A friend of mine from college is currently studying to be a funeral director. When she saw my website, she got in touch with me about something she had recently learned in school: “I was just reading something about Quaternium-15, which is a type of ammonium salt that is used in cosmetic products as a preservative. Basically, it’s a component of formaldehyde, which is a toxic carcinogen used in embalming. Apparently it exists in a small quantity in most of Johnson & Johnson’s baby products.” If formaldehyde is a main ingredient of the embalming fluid that is used to preserve dead bodies, why is it used in any type of skin care product? It’s cheap and can make a product last indefinitely (this is my educated guess at least). I was surprised to see that after all these years of using this known toxic substance, Johnson and Johnson’s inclusion of it in its baby products has finally made the news.

Johnson and Johnson is also using another toxic chemical, Dioxane, which “is a petroleum-derived carcinogenic compound that is used intentionally in dry cleaning solvents, lacquers and automotive coolant… Dioxane is a known animal carcinogen and probable human carcinogen as well as a skin and lung irritant. It is strongly suspected to be toxic to the kidneys and nervous system. It also appears on California’s Proposition 65 list of substances known to cause cancer or birth defects” (The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics).

What’s interesting to note is that Johnson and Johnson has stated that “it is reducing or gradually phasing out the chemicals,” basically remaining non committal on eliminating it all together. According to USA Today, “Johnson & Johnson said in a statement that formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are safe and approved by regulators in the U.S. and other countries.” Yet, according to OSHA, formaldehyde is a respiratory irritant. What’s frightening is that these chemicals, quite like TBHQ, artificial food dyes, tobacco, and prescription medications approved by and then removed by the FDA, are actually sometimes labeled as safe, yet have been proven to be dangerous.

So What is Safe to Use?

Though organic products can sometimes be more expensive, it’s because the companies producing them aren’t taking shortcuts or using toxic chemicals to save on costs. You often pay for what you get. If you have never heard of or can’t pronounce an ingredient on a product you are considering, you should think twice and research the ingredient in question before buying it. You should also remember that just because something is labeled as organic doesn’t mean it totally is, so look for products that say they are 100% organic. I like the Little Twig products, however, I know there are a lot of truly great organic baby products out there. If you would like product names and feedback, you can learn from and share on the thread started on the Raising Natural Kids facebook page!

Also, since both Dioxane and Quaternium-15 can be found in makeup and hair products, including hair dyes and Brazillian hair straightening products, make sure to check the products you are using, if not for your sake, for the sake of your children who are rubbing against your cheek for a kiss, or are breathing next to your hair when hugging! You can check your product at: EWG’s Skin Deep.

RESOURCES:

USA Today on Johnson and Johnson: http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2011-11-01/baby-shampoo-protest/51024606/1

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (on Dioxane): http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?id=953&tid=199#bookmark06

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=282

OSHA on formaldehyde: http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/formaldehyde-factsheet.pdf

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Filed Under: Toxic Chemicals Around Children Tagged With: children, Johnson and Johnson, parenting

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  1. Gerald says

    August 25, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    In america you have to be given dangerous products that will make you sick. It’s the American way!!

    you see the government poisons you so you have to go to the hospital if you have obama care you are good!!! If not you’re dead. Then they over medicate you and if that doesn’t kill you they send you the high bill that you may have to sell your home to pay because the insurance company hid in the contract that they don’t pay for some NEEDED service. while we pay for the health care of the rich congressmen that has a job for life, so the fat cats in Washington get lobbyed from the pharmaceutical companies that help companies bring dangerous baby products and food products to markets. have you ever asked you self why do i give my baby milk from the carton, that has cow’s blood in it for her baby. And with trump in office you are really going to see how he will make america sicker again!!!!

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  2. Ravi Kumar says

    December 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    Thanks for sharing the details on the J&J products. It’s an eye opener for a parent like me. Thanks once again.

    Reply
  3. Cinnamon Aston says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    Looking for good brands of organic baby wash and shampoo for my 7 month old and 4 year old. Also my 4 year old has fine curly red hair that is extremely unruly, any ideas on brands of organic detanglers? Also a side note, does Babies R Us carry anything that’s truly organic? Thank you, any ideas are helpful.

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    • Juicy Jav says

      September 27, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Natures gate is the most natural baby shampoo!! I love it for my baby and myself

      Reply

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