Comments on: EO Peppermint & Tea Tree Hand Soap ~ scented body products http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/ a blog about perfume Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:22:39 +0000 hourly 1 By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46130 Anonymous Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:31:33 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46130 Nothing wrong (or nutzy) at all with being cautious, especially regarding children, imho! :-) Nothing wrong (or nutzy) at all with being cautious, especially regarding children, imho! :-)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46129 Anonymous Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:43:57 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46129 You're welcome. One can go crazy with keeping up with everything. I was worried that I might come across as a bit nutzy, but often, the highest exposure scores are in children, it's very important to limit their exposure as they are still developing. You're welcome. One can go crazy with keeping up with everything.

I was worried that I might come across as a bit nutzy, but often, the highest exposure scores are in children, it's very important to limit their exposure as they are still developing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46128 Anonymous Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:58:51 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46128 Thanks for the links! It's hard to keep abreast of all the latest developments sometimes, but it does make sense that one area to be extremely/extraordinarily/super-duper cautious is when pregnant or nursing, and even with children and pre-pubescent teens whose bodies are all still developing rapidly. I imagine that holds for both chemicals and oils. Thanks for the links! It's hard to keep abreast of all the latest developments sometimes, but it does make sense that one area to be extremely/extraordinarily/super-duper cautious is when pregnant or nursing, and even with children and pre-pubescent teens whose bodies are all still developing rapidly. I imagine that holds for both chemicals and oils.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46127 Anonymous Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:22:03 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46127 The use of chemicals in every-day personal-care products (phthalates & parabens), contaminates in our food chain and wide spread use of bromine-based flame retardants (present in your sofa, carpet and mattress) is far more pervasive and frightening than essential oils. Studies have shown these chemicals are persistent in the environment and bio-accumulative, meaning, they build up in one’s body over a lifetime. Brominated fire retardants impair attention, learning, memory, and behavior in lab animals at surprisingly low levels. The most crucial period for toxic effects is during periods of rapid brain development. Fire retardants in breast milk are one measure of the chemicals that a mother passes on not only to her nursing infant, but more importantly, to the unborn fetus, which is most vulnerable to neurotoxic chemicals. http://www.chemicalbodyburden.org/ http://www.oztoxics.org/cmwg/body%20burden/load.html The use of fragrances and essential oils are of some concern, but it’s possible that the boys suffering from gynecomastia could have exposures other than essential oils that contributed to their condition. The use of chemicals in every-day personal-care products (phthalates & parabens), contaminates in our food chain and wide spread use of bromine-based flame retardants (present in your sofa, carpet and mattress) is far more pervasive and frightening than essential oils. Studies have shown these chemicals are persistent in the environment and bio-accumulative, meaning, they build up in one’s body over a lifetime. Brominated fire retardants impair attention, learning, memory, and behavior in lab animals at surprisingly low levels. The most crucial period for toxic effects is during periods of rapid brain development. Fire retardants in breast milk are one measure of the chemicals that a mother passes on not only to her nursing infant, but more importantly, to the unborn fetus, which is most vulnerable to neurotoxic chemicals.

http://www.chemicalbodyburden.org/

http://www.oztoxics.org/cmwg/body%20burden/load.html

The use of fragrances and essential oils are of some concern, but it’s possible that the boys suffering from gynecomastia could have exposures other than essential oils that contributed to their condition.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46126 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:27:32 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46126 PS I do second obliteratti's concern--as I can definitely attest to the innate power these oils have. If strong estrogenic properties are one of them, it seems worth taking into serious consideration! Hopefully more studies will come out on this--esp given how popular both lavender and tea tree oil are. I wonder if perhaps they are especially potent (in that particular function) in pre-pubescent development stages as opposed to in adults? PS I do second obliteratti's concern–as I can definitely attest to the innate power these oils have. If strong estrogenic properties are one of them, it seems worth taking into serious consideration! Hopefully more studies will come out on this–esp given how popular both lavender and tea tree oil are. I wonder if perhaps they are especially potent (in that particular function) in pre-pubescent development stages as opposed to in adults?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46125 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:24:55 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46125 Lavender is truly amazing. I had a 2nd degree burn on my hand, and soaked it overnight in a mixture of cold whole milk with lavender oil in it, and by the next day the pain had gone entirely, and the whole thing healed in a few days with no scarring. I never had to use the cream the doctor gave me for the blisters--because I never got any! I have also found it beneficial for bee stings, applied neat. I think the word 'lavender' itself comes from 'lavare' which was latin meaning 'to wash'...my understanding is that the Romans put lavender in the hand washing bowls as it was believed to bring cleanliness....so perhaps lavender handwash is a longstanding tradition! Lavender is truly amazing. I had a 2nd degree burn on my hand, and soaked it overnight in a mixture of cold whole milk with lavender oil in it, and by the next day the pain had gone entirely, and the whole thing healed in a few days with no scarring. I never had to use the cream the doctor gave me for the blisters–because I never got any! I have also found it beneficial for bee stings, applied neat.

I think the word 'lavender' itself comes from 'lavare' which was latin meaning 'to wash'…my understanding is that the Romans put lavender in the hand washing bowls as it was believed to bring cleanliness….so perhaps lavender handwash is a longstanding tradition!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46124 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:04:54 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46124 I love the scent too! Lavender is so bracing and delicious. Just please be careful, lavender hand soap means you're exposed to the essential oils several times a day, and the safe dose hasn't been established yet. I love the scent too! Lavender is so bracing and delicious. Just please be careful, lavender hand soap means you're exposed to the essential oils several times a day, and the safe dose hasn't been established yet.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46123 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:20:37 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46123 I use and thoroughly enjoy the Lavender EO hand soap. It can't be beat for a strong, true lavender scent in my opinion. I have also found that it not only cleans small cuts on my hands thoroughly but also somehow aids in the healing process! It also is beneficial in curing infection and proud flesh on horses. I look forward to trying these new varieties! I use and thoroughly enjoy the Lavender EO hand soap. It can't be beat for a strong, true lavender scent in my opinion. I have also found that it not only cleans small cuts on my hands thoroughly but also somehow aids in the healing process! It also is beneficial in curing infection and proud flesh on horses. I look forward to trying these new varieties!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46122 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:42:53 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46122 I enjoyed the grapefruit & mint shower gel when I tried it--definitely refreshing and nice and zesty for the morning if, like me, you have a hard time being a morning person! Hope you enjoy it! I enjoyed the grapefruit & mint shower gel when I tried it–definitely refreshing and nice and zesty for the morning if, like me, you have a hard time being a morning person! Hope you enjoy it!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46121 Anonymous Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:38:46 +0000 http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/08/10/eo-peppermint-tea-tree-hand-soap-scented-body-products/#comment-46121 I'm another one who loves the EO products -- the Rose Geranium & Citrus shower gel & lotion are my favorites. Great fragrances. I'm not big on "minty" soaps, but in that vein I just sniffed their Grapefruit & Mint product the other day and I may need to buy some of that. So refreshing. I'm another one who loves the EO products — the Rose Geranium & Citrus shower gel & lotion are my favorites. Great fragrances.

I'm not big on “minty” soaps, but in that vein I just sniffed their Grapefruit & Mint product the other day and I may need to buy some of that. So refreshing.

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