Everyday Substances Increase Risk of Allergies in Children, Swedish Study Reveals – ScienceDaily
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Another study on the effects on our children of environmental chemicals (Propylene Glycol is a common ingredient in most skincare products for both babies and adults) -
ScienceDaily (Oct. 19, 2010) – The use of chemicals in our everyday lives entails increased risks of allergies in children, according to a study at Karlstad University in Sweden. The prevalence of PGEs, propylene glycol and glycol ethers, in bedroom air is associated with asthma, hay fever, and eczema, but also with antibodies against common allergens in children. The study shows a risk increase of up to 180 percent.
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Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!)
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