Be cautious of hormonal issues if you mainly buy the perfume 'This Scent'.

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Actions that seem harmless in daily life may actually be unknowingly harming your health. In particular, the objects we use contain chemicals, which can have harmful effects on the human body depending on how they are used or the amount used. What habits should we be cautious of?

 

 

Use Musk-scented perfume frequently

Musk scent has a soft and rich feel and is widely used in perfumes and cosmetics. However, excessive use of products with musk scent can disrupt the endocrine system, which secretes hormones, so caution is needed. Musk is originally obtained from the scent pouch (香囊) in the abdomen of the musk deer, but many products on the market use artificial musk rather than natural musk. The main components are 'galaxolide' and 'tonalide.' Artificial musk is a type of environmental hormone, similar in molecular structure to the female hormone estrogen, and can interfere with the body's hormonal balance.

When mixing coffee creamer with water, some people use the packet instead of a spoon to stir. However, touching the coffee creamer packaging with hot water can cause various harmful substances to leach out, which is not good. Coffee creamer is packaged in a multilayer material called polypropylene (PP) with an aluminum lining to prevent it from becoming damp. While this packaging does not affect the hygiene or safety of the food by itself, when placed in hot water, the heat can cause the packaging film to peel off, allowing printed components to dissolve into the coffee. It is safest to use the dedicated spoon to stir the coffee creamer.

It is also not good to touch receipts after applying hand sanitizer or lotion. Receipts are contaminated with a chemical called bisphenol A. There are research findings indicating that when this substance is absorbed into the body, it can cause breast cancer, precocious puberty, and other health issues. Of course, the amount absorbed in daily life is very small, and it is excreted in urine within six hours, making it harmless to the human body. However, applying hand sanitizer or lotion on your hands and then touching receipts can increase the amount absorbed, so caution is advised. According to a study by the University of Missouri, after using hand sanitizer or hand cream and holding a thermal receipt paper for 15 seconds, the absorption rate of bisphenol A increased by about 58%. This is because ethanol and moisturizing ingredients (propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate) in the sanitizer or lotion promote absorption.

When you have a stomach ache, drinking milk can worsen the burning sensation. Milk is alkaline. Therefore, some believe that drinking milk when experiencing stomach burning can neutralize stomach acid and protect the stomach lining. However, milk protein casein forms clumps and turns into a jelly-like substance when it encounters stomach acid. At this point, the stomach secretes more acid to digest and absorb the clumped casein. Calcium in milk also stimulates acid secretion. As a result, drinking milk may temporarily relieve the burning sensation, but ultimately, the symptoms can become worse later on.

When the mouth is dry, the lips lose moisture, crack, and become flaky. Many people apply saliva at this time, but it is not a good habit. This is because bacteria from inside the mouth can enter through the cracked lips and cause infection. It is better to use lip protectors containing UV protection and vitamin E or Vaseline rather than saliva.