Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Heart Health

QUICK SUMMARY

Some chemicals used in cosmetics, fragrances, plastics, and personal care products have been associated with high blood pressure, metabolic disruption, inflammation, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular mortality.

The strongest human evidence concerns cumulative exposure to chemical families such as phthalates, PFAS, and bisphenols. Most studies are observational, so they can identify concerning associations without proving that one lotion, shampoo, or cosmetic directly caused a heart attack or stroke.

You do not need to throw away everything in your bathroom overnight. Start with products used most frequently or over the largest areas of skin, reduce artificial fragrance, avoid unnecessary antibacterial ingredients, and replace products gradually with simpler options.

When you think about protecting your heart, the contents of your bathroom cabinet probably do not come to mind.

We usually focus on nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, blood pressure, and family history. Yet personal care products can also contribute to our total chemical exposure.

Lotions, shampoos, cosmetics, fragrances, nail products, deodorants, sunscreens, and hair treatments may contain or become contaminated with substances that can enter the body through:

• Skin contact
• Inhalation of sprays, powders, and fragrance
• Hand-to-mouth transfer
• Accidental ingestion from lip products
• Migration from plastic packaging

Researchers are investigating whether long-term exposure to endocrine-disrupting and environmentally persistent chemicals contributes to high blood pressure, metabolic dysfunction, vascular damage, inflammation, heart disease, and stroke.

This does not mean every conventional body care product will cause cardiovascular disease. Products differ tremendously, exposure levels vary, and heart disease always has multiple influences.

But here’s the thing: small exposures from many sources can add up.

As stewards of our bodies and homes, we can take these concerns seriously without falling into fear. We can read labels, reduce unnecessary exposure, make thoughtful swaps, and create a healthier home one product at a time.

Can Personal Care Products Affect Heart Health?

Personal care products are only one part of a much larger chemical-exposure picture.

The same compounds may also come from:

• Food packaging
• Plastic flooring and furnishings
• Household dust
• Cookware and stain-resistant fabrics
• Cleaning products
• Occupational exposure
• Contaminated food or drinking water

Studies often measure chemical metabolites in blood or urine and then compare those levels with cardiovascular outcomes.

Researchers have reported associations between certain chemical exposures and:

• Elevated blood pressure
• Insulin resistance
• Abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides
• Endothelial dysfunction
• Oxidative stress
• Chronic inflammation
• Atherosclerosis
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cardiovascular mortality

These findings deserve attention, but observational research has limits.

A person with higher chemical exposure may also differ in diet, occupation, income, housing, medication use, stress, or access to health care. Researchers attempt to adjust for these influences, but they cannot eliminate every source of uncertainty.

The most accurate conclusion is that several common chemical families are associated with cardiovascular risk and have biologically plausible effects on hormones, metabolism, blood vessels, and inflammation.

Reducing avoidable exposure is a reasonable form of prevention, but it does not replace the foundations of heart health.

High Blood Pressure

Phthalates, PFAS, bisphenols, and some phenolic compounds have been associated with elevated blood pressure in certain populations.

Possible mechanisms include:

• Hormone disruption
• Reduced nitric-oxide signaling
• Oxidative stress
• Changes in kidney function
• Increased arterial stiffness
• Disrupted lipid and glucose metabolism

The size and consistency of the association vary by chemical, dose, life stage, sex, and study design.

Heart Disease and Atherosclerosis

Chronic inflammation, oxidative damage, abnormal blood pressure, and metabolic dysfunction can all contribute to atherosclerosis.

Certain environmental chemicals have been associated with coronary artery disease or cardiovascular events, but the evidence is stronger for some compounds than others.

It is usually not scientifically accurate to say that a single cosmetic ingredient directly causes plaque buildup, heart attack, or stroke in an individual person.

Heart Rhythm Changes

Laboratory and animal research suggests that some endocrine-disrupting chemicals may interfere with calcium signaling, autonomic regulation, or electrical activity in heart cells.

Human evidence for clinically meaningful arrhythmias from ordinary personal care exposure remains limited and should not be overstated.

Cardiovascular Mortality

One widely discussed U.S. analysis found an association between higher urinary concentrations of certain phthalate metabolites and increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.

Because this was observational research, it does not prove that phthalates caused each death. It does strengthen the case for reducing avoidable exposure while researchers continue investigating long-term effects.

How Body Care Chemicals Enter the Body

A cosmetic ingredient does not need to be swallowed intentionally to create exposure.

Absorption Through the Skin

The skin is a protective barrier, but it is not completely impermeable.

Absorption varies according to:

• The chemical’s molecular structure
• Concentration
• Length of contact
• Area of skin covered
• Whether the skin is broken or inflamed
• The product’s formulation
• Age and skin thickness

A leave-on lotion applied over the whole body creates a different exposure pattern from a shampoo that is rinsed away quickly.

Inhalation

Sprays, aerosols, powders, heated hair treatments, nail products, and fragrance can introduce volatile compounds and small particles into the air.

Hairdressers, nail technicians, estheticians, cleaners, and other workers may experience much greater inhalation exposure than the average consumer.

Ingestion

Lip balm, lipstick, toothpaste, mouthwash, and products applied around the mouth may be swallowed in small amounts.

Chemicals from the hands may also transfer to food.

Migration From Packaging

Some chemical exposure comes from the container rather than the formula itself.

Heat, sunlight, age, friction, and repeated reuse can increase migration from certain plastics. Glass and stainless steel reduce many packaging-related concerns, although the product inside still needs to be evaluated.

7 Chemicals to Watch in Personal Care Products

No ingredient should be judged solely by whether its name sounds natural or synthetic.

Risk depends on hazard, dose, route, duration, frequency, and individual vulnerability.

Still, these seven chemical categories deserve special attention.

1. Phthalates

Phthalates are a family of chemicals used as plasticizers, solvents, and fragrance stabilizers.

In personal care products, lower-molecular-weight phthalates have historically been used in:

• Perfume and fragrance
• Nail polish
• Hair spray
• Lotions
• Deodorants
• Shampoos and styling products
• Plastic packaging

Diethyl phthalate, or DEP, has been one of the phthalates most associated with fragrance products.

Phthalates do not all have identical toxicological profiles. Some have been restricted or removed from many products, while others remain in use.

Potential Cardiovascular Concerns

Human and preclinical research has connected certain phthalate exposures with:

• Higher blood pressure
• Insulin resistance
• Oxidative stress
• Inflammatory signaling
• Changes in lipid metabolism
• Cardiovascular mortality

A large U.S. observational study reported that adults with higher exposure to several phthalate metabolites had a higher risk of premature death, including cardiovascular death. (1)

This is an association rather than proof of direct causation, but phthalates are widespread and exposure is potentially modifiable.

How to Reduce Phthalate Exposure

• Choose fragrance-free products when possible.
• Look for brands that disclose fragrance ingredients.
• Avoid heating products in soft plastic.
• Reduce vinyl and PVC products in the home.
• Wash hands before eating.
• Ventilate rooms when using scented sprays or nail products.

“Unscented” does not always mean fragrance-free. An unscented product may contain masking fragrance to neutralize another odor.

2. PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals”

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a large family of manufactured chemicals valued for resistance to oil, water, stains, and heat.

They are called “forever chemicals” because many PFAS break down extremely slowly and can accumulate in the environment and human body.

PFAS may be present intentionally or as impurities in:

• Long-wear and waterproof cosmetics
• Foundation
• Mascara
• Liquid lipstick
• Eye makeup
• Some dental floss
• Water-resistant sunscreens
• Hair products

Personal care products are not the only—or necessarily the largest—source. Drinking water, food packaging, stain-resistant materials, cookware, dust, and occupational environments can contribute substantially.

Potential Cardiovascular Concerns

Studies have associated higher exposure to some PFAS with:

• Higher cholesterol
• Elevated blood pressure
• Pregnancy-related hypertension
• Changes in liver and thyroid function
• Impaired cardiovascular-health scores

A prospective study of midlife women found that higher concentrations of several PFAS were associated with an increased risk of developing hypertension. (2)

That finding does not mean PFAS alone caused high blood pressure in every participant. It shows a concerning relationship in a population already undergoing major hormonal and metabolic changes.

How to Recognize PFAS Ingredients

Watch for names containing:

• “Fluoro”
• “Perfluoro”
• “Polyfluoro”
• PTFE

Ingredient labels may not identify every contaminant, so choosing companies with clear PFAS policies can be helpful.

3. Parabens

Parabens are preservatives that inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.

Common names include:

• Methylparaben
• Ethylparaben
• Propylparaben
• Butylparaben

They may be found in:

• Lotions and moisturizers
• Shampoos and conditioners
• Makeup
• Sunscreen
• Shaving products
• Deodorant
• Baby-care products

Parabens have weak estrogenic activity, but their potency, absorption, metabolism, and effects differ among compounds.

Potential Cardiovascular Concerns

Some studies have associated paraben biomarkers with:

• Changes in blood pressure
• Metabolic markers
• Pregnancy-related blood-pressure outcomes
• Inflammatory or oxidative pathways

The human cardiovascular evidence is less developed and less consistent than it is for PFAS or some phthalates.

It is premature to claim that ordinary paraben exposure directly causes heart attack, stroke, weakened heart muscle, or abnormal clotting.

Still, families who want to reduce total endocrine-disruptor exposure can choose paraben-free products, especially for frequently used leave-on applications.

4. Bisphenols: BPA, BPS, and BPF

Bisphenol A, or BPA, is used in certain plastics and resins.

It is more likely to enter a personal care routine through packaging, plastic tools, thermal receipts, food containers, or environmental exposure than as a deliberately listed cosmetic ingredient.

BPA can mimic or interfere with hormone signaling.

Potential Cardiovascular Concerns

Human studies have associated BPA exposure with:

• Acute changes in blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease
• Metabolic dysfunction
• Endothelial impairment
• Oxidative stress

In a randomized crossover trial, drinking from BPA-lined cans increased urinary BPA and systolic blood pressure within hours compared with glass bottles. (3)

This does not establish that a plastic lotion bottle will produce the same exposure or blood-pressure response. It does demonstrate that packaging can matter.

What About “BPA-Free” Products?

Manufacturers sometimes replace BPA with bisphenol S or bisphenol F.

BPS and BPF are not automatically harmless. Their structures and endocrine activity can resemble BPA, and research is still evaluating their long-term health effects.

Application: Choose glass, paper, silicone, or stainless steel where practical, especially for products exposed to heat or used repeatedly.

5. Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives

Formaldehyde may be encountered directly in certain professional hair-smoothing treatments or released gradually from preservatives used to prevent microbial growth.

Formaldehyde-releasing ingredients can include:

• DMDM hydantoin
• Quaternium-15
• Diazolidinyl urea
• Imidazolidinyl urea
• Bronopol
• Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate

They may appear in:

• Shampoo and conditioner
• Liquid soap
• Lotions
• Cosmetics
• Nail products
• Hair-straightening treatments

DMDM hydantoin is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative. It is not a phenol.

Primary Health Concerns

The strongest established concerns surrounding formaldehyde are:

• Eye, nose, and throat irritation
• Respiratory irritation
• Occupational asthma
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Cancer risk from substantial or prolonged inhalation exposure

Laboratory and occupational research also investigates oxidative stress and cardiovascular effects, but it is too strong to claim that normal use of a formaldehyde-releasing shampoo directly causes arrhythmia, heart failure, or stroke.

Professional salon workers can experience much higher exposure, particularly when heat releases formaldehyde gas from smoothing treatments.

How to Reduce Exposure

• Avoid hair treatments that release formaldehyde when heated.
• Ask salons for ingredient and safety information.
• Improve ventilation.
• Wear appropriate occupational protection.
• Choose products without formaldehyde-releasing preservatives when alternatives work for you.

6. Triclosan and Triclocarban

Triclosan and triclocarban are antimicrobial chemicals once widely used in consumer soaps.

They have also appeared in:

• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Cosmetics
• Some medical or specialty products
• Household materials

In 2016, the FDA finalized a rule preventing triclosan, triclocarban, and several other ingredients from being marketed in over-the-counter consumer antiseptic washes because manufacturers had not demonstrated that they were both safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water. (4)

That rule applied to consumer antiseptic wash products such as liquid hand soap, bar soap, and body wash. It did not automatically remove triclosan from every product category.

Potential Health Concerns

Preclinical research has raised questions about:

• Thyroid signaling
• Muscle function
• Calcium regulation
• Oxidative stress
• Microbial resistance
• Environmental persistence

Human evidence linking ordinary triclosan exposure to heart attack or stroke remains limited.

The practical conclusion is simple: antibacterial additives are unnecessary for routine household handwashing. Plain soap and water work well.

7. Synthetic Fragrance and Selected Phenolic Compounds

“Fragrance” or “parfum” can represent a mixture of numerous aromatic ingredients.

Fragrance itself is not one chemical family, and not every fragrance ingredient creates the same hazard.

Potential concerns include:

• Undisclosed phthalates
• Allergic contact dermatitis
• Asthma or airway irritation
• Migraines or headaches
• Exposure to volatile organic compounds

Some personal care products also contain phenolic substances such as:

• Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA
• Butylated hydroxytoluene, or BHT
• Certain UV filters
• Triclosan

Bisphenols are also phenolic compounds, but grouping all “phenols” together can be misleading because their uses, exposures, and biological effects differ dramatically.

Some epidemiologic studies have associated urinary phenol biomarkers with blood pressure, metabolic markers, or pregnancy outcomes. These findings should be evaluated compound by compound rather than used to declare every phenol a direct cause of cardiovascular disease.

Are Essential Oils Always a Safer Fragrance?

Essential oils can provide a beautiful alternative to undisclosed artificial fragrance, but they are concentrated plant chemicals and are not automatically risk-free.

They may cause:

• Skin irritation
• Allergic sensitization
• Headache
• Respiratory irritation
• Phototoxic reactions from certain expressed citrus oils

Use appropriate dilution, choose well-formulated products, and keep fragrance-free options available for sensitive family members.

Who May Be More Vulnerable?

Chemical exposure does not affect every person in the same way.

Dose, genetics, age, hormones, nutrition, liver and kidney function, occupation, pregnancy, and preexisting disease can all influence vulnerability.

Babies and Children

Children have a higher exposure relative to their body weight and are still developing neurologically, hormonally, and metabolically.

They may also:

• Put hands and objects in their mouths
• Crawl in contaminated dust
• Use products over a larger percentage of body surface
• Process chemicals differently from adults

Choose simple, fragrance-free products for babies whenever possible. More ingredients do not equal better care.

Pregnant Women

Pregnancy creates major changes in blood volume, blood pressure, kidney function, hormones, and metabolism.

Several studies have examined associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates, parabens, phenols, PFAS, and pregnancy complications. Findings differ by chemical and study, but reducing avoidable exposure during pregnancy is a reasonable precaution.

Do not create stress by trying to eliminate every chemical overnight. Start with fragrance, heated hair treatments, frequent spray products, and high-use leave-on cosmetics.

Women in Midlife

Women often use more personal care products than men, creating additional opportunities for exposure.

Menopause also changes cardiovascular risk through shifts in estrogen, body composition, cholesterol, insulin sensitivity, and blood pressure.

A prospective study associated several PFAS with a higher risk of developing hypertension in midlife women. (2)

People With Occupational Exposure

Nail technicians, hairstylists, cosmetologists, cleaners, manufacturing workers, and estheticians may experience repeated exposure for hours each day.

Occupational risk can be reduced through:

• Local exhaust ventilation
• Gloves appropriate for the chemical
• Closed containers
• Safer product substitution
• Training and safety-data sheets
• Limiting aerosol and vapor buildup

Older Adults and People With Chronic Disease

People with heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, asthma, chemical sensitivity, or impaired detoxification may tolerate exposure differently.

Reducing total chemical burden may be especially valuable when the body is already managing multiple health challenges.

Pets

Pets can contact residue on floors, furniture, hands, fur, and human skin.

They may then ingest it through grooming. Cats are particularly limited in their ability to process certain essential-oil constituents.

Keep cosmetics, medicated creams, essential oils, nail products, and fragranced sprays away from pets. Do not assume a product that is safe for human skin is safe for an animal to lick.

How to Reduce Your Family’s Exposure

The goal is not perfection.

The goal is to make the most meaningful changes first and build a healthier home over time.

1. Begin With Your Highest-Exposure Products

Prioritize products that are:

• Used every day
• Applied over large areas
• Left on the skin
• Sprayed into the air
• Applied to the lips or mouth
• Heated during use

Body lotion, deodorant, perfume, foundation, sunscreen, lip products, and hair spray may deserve attention before a rinse-off product used once a week.

2. Reduce Artificial Fragrance

Choose fragrance-free versions of:

• Lotion
• Baby products
• Laundry products
• Air fresheners
• Menstrual products
• Household cleaners

Use essential-oil fragrance selectively rather than scenting every room and product.

3. Read Ingredient Labels

Look beyond front-label claims such as:

• Natural
• Clean
• Green
• Non-toxic
• Dermatologist tested
• Hypoallergenic

These words do not automatically guarantee a particular ingredient standard.

Read the complete ingredient list and investigate unfamiliar ingredients from reliable sources.

4. Use Glass When Practical

Glass can reduce exposure to plastic additives and is especially useful for homemade:

• Body oils
• Salves
• Facial serums
• Tooth powders
• Cleaning concentrates

Some essential oils can degrade certain plastics, making compatible glass containers an especially wise choice.

5. Skip Unnecessary Antibacterial Soap

For ordinary household handwashing, plain soap and water are effective.

The FDA notes that consumer antibacterial washes have not been shown to work better than plain soap and water for preventing illness in everyday use. (4)

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable and infection-control guidance supports it.

6. Improve Ventilation

Open windows or use exhaust ventilation when working with:

• Nail polish and remover
• Hair spray
• Dry shampoo
• Perfume
• Aerosol sunscreen
• Hair treatments
• Strong cleaning products

Do not combine poor ventilation with multiple fragranced or volatile products.

7. Make Simple Products at Home

DIY body care lets you control the formula and reduce packaging.

Natural Living Family has recipes for:

• Body butter
• Deodorant
• Lip balm
• Facial cleanser
• Hand soap
• Hair treatments
• Bath products

Homemade does not mean preservative-free products can be stored indefinitely.

Water-based DIY products can grow bacteria and mold. Prepare small batches, use clean equipment, follow preservation guidance, and discard anything that changes in odor, color, or texture.

8. Do Not Forget the Foundations of Heart Health

Reducing chemical exposure is one piece of cardiovascular stewardship.

Continue to prioritize:

• Blood-pressure monitoring
• Colorful whole foods
• Fiber
• Healthy fats
• Movement and resistance exercise
• Restorative sleep
• Stress relief and prayer
• Avoiding tobacco smoke
• Appropriate medical care

Replacing shampoo will not cancel the effects of smoking, uncontrolled diabetes, severe hypertension, or chronic sleep deprivation.

The abundant life is built through the whole lifestyle.

How to Read Personal Care Labels

Ingredient lists can feel overwhelming, but you do not need a chemistry degree to make progress.

Watch for Fragrance Terms

Look for:

• Fragrance
• Parfum
• Aroma
• Flavor

A company that fully discloses fragrance components gives you more information than one that uses only a blanket term.

Recognize Formaldehyde Releasers

Watch for:

• DMDM hydantoin
• Quaternium-15
• Diazolidinyl urea
• Imidazolidinyl urea
• Bronopol
• Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate

Recognize Common Parabens

These ingredients usually end with “paraben,” such as:

• Methylparaben
• Propylparaben
• Butylparaben
• Ethylparaben

Look for PFAS-Related Names

Potential clues include:

• PTFE
• Perfluorononyl dimethicone
• Perfluorodecalin
• Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether
• Ingredients containing “fluoro”

The absence of these names cannot guarantee a product is free from trace contamination.

Use Third-Party Information Wisely

Consumer databases can help identify ingredients, but hazard scores do not always reflect:

• The concentration in the finished product
• Actual exposure
• Route of use
• Product formulation
• Quality of the supporting evidence

Use databases as screening tools rather than treating one score as a complete risk assessment.

Personal Care Chemicals FAQs

Can cosmetics cause a heart attack?

No study can usually prove that one cosmetic directly caused an individual heart attack. However, long-term exposure to certain chemical families has been associated with high blood pressure, metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, or cardiovascular mortality.

Do chemicals absorb through the skin?

Some do. Absorption depends on the chemical, concentration, formulation, duration, skin condition, and amount of body surface exposed.

Are all parabens dangerous?

Parabens have weak estrogenic activity, but they differ in potency and exposure. Human cardiovascular evidence is still limited and mixed. Families concerned about cumulative endocrine-disruptor exposure can choose paraben-free alternatives.

Are phthalates linked to heart disease?

Certain phthalate metabolites have been associated with blood-pressure changes, metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular mortality in observational studies. These studies do not prove that phthalates alone caused the outcomes. (1)

Are PFAS found in makeup?

Some waterproof, long-wear, oil-resistant, or smoothing cosmetics may contain intentionally added PFAS or trace contamination. PFAS exposure also comes from water, food packaging, textiles, dust, and other sources.

Does “BPA-free” mean a product is safe?

Not necessarily. Some BPA-free plastics use BPS, BPF, or other replacements with less complete safety data. Glass or stainless steel may be preferable for many applications.

Is DMDM hydantoin a phenol?

No. DMDM hydantoin is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative.

Is formaldehyde in every shampoo?

No. Some shampoos contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, while many do not. Read the ingredient list rather than assuming every product contains them.

Did the FDA ban triclosan?

The FDA prohibited triclosan and several other active ingredients from being marketed in certain over-the-counter consumer antiseptic wash products. The rule did not ban every possible use of triclosan. (4)

Is plain soap better than antibacterial soap?

For routine household use, plain soap and water are effective. Consumer antibacterial washes have not been shown to prevent illness better than ordinary soap and water.

Are natural products always safer?

No. Natural ingredients can cause allergies, burns, sensitization, respiratory irritation, or contamination. Safety depends on formulation, dose, route, and correct use.

Are essential oils safer than synthetic fragrance?

Essential oils can provide a transparent plant-based fragrance option, but they still contain potent aromatic chemicals. Use them at appropriate dilutions and avoid them when fragrance triggers asthma, migraines, or skin reactions.

Should I throw away all my personal care products?

No. Begin with the products used most frequently, sprayed into the air, applied to large skin areas, or left on all day. Replace them gradually as your budget allows.

What is the fastest way to reduce exposure?

Reduce perfume and heavily fragranced products, avoid unnecessary antibacterial soap, ventilate during nail and hair treatments, and choose simpler leave-on products.

Final Thoughts on Personal Care Products and Heart Health

Personal care products are not the only source of chemical exposure, and they are not the only factor shaping cardiovascular health.

But they are one area where families have meaningful control.

Phthalates, PFAS, bisphenols, parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, triclosan, and selected fragrance compounds have all drawn scientific concern. The evidence is strongest for certain exposures and weaker for others, so we should not present every laboratory mechanism as proof of a human heart attack or stroke.

At the same time, we do not need to wait for perfect certainty before making wise changes.

Here’s the thing: reducing your toxic burden is not about fear. It is about stewardship.

Start with the lotion you use every morning, the fragrance sprayed around your children, the deodorant worn all day, or the hair product filling the bathroom with fumes. Read the label, choose a simpler alternative, and move on to the next product when you are ready.

Use glass where it makes sense. Choose fragrance-free options when possible. Skip unnecessary antibacterial ingredients. Support companies that disclose what they use. Make uncomplicated body care products at home when you can do so safely.

And remember that a low-toxin bathroom cabinet works best alongside the complete heart-health lifestyle: nourishing food, movement, sleep, prayer, stress relief, healthy relationships, blood-pressure control, and wise medical care.

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19

Caring for our bodies is not an exercise in perfection. It is a daily act of gratitude for the life God has given us.

Make one swap today. Then another next month.

Small, consistent choices can transform the health of your home.

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