Most people consider the consumer products they use in their daily lives safe, and manufacturers often do not need to disclose the ingredients in their products, making it difficult for individuals to know what they are being exposed to and the potential health implications. Research indicates that people tend to underestimate the presence of toxic substances in these consumer products. The truth is many consumer products commonly used daily may release toxic gases, which can severely threaten human health.
A recent study published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal in May revealed that over a hundred types of consumer products, including lotions, shampoos, cleaners, paint strippers, and mothballs, contain toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals are released as gases and accumulate in indoor air, potentially leading to reproductive and developmental harm and cancer.
