Skin is one of the largest organs of the human body. Most people do not know about the risks to skin health related to the chemicals in clothing and skin care products. These risks are generally not life-threatening, but can affect well-being and put a strain on the health care system. The ability of skin to waterproof the body prevents rapid absorption of toxic liquids or unnecessary fluids and keeps the body from dehydrating.
Moisture must be present for the skin to absorb chemicals from your clothes. Do you sweat in your clothes? Do babies put clothing in their mouths?
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March 10). Organic consumers association. Do
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your clothing?. Retrieved from http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_10830.cfm
