All Toilet Paper Is Not Created Equal: How the Booty You Save Might Be Your Own!

What's up, Babies! It's been a couple of weeks since I've posted, but I'm back on it!! This blog topic might sound silly as hell, but it's near and dear to my heart. I know many of you use toilet paper favorites like Charmin, Cottonelle, Scott's, etc. Oh man, I used to love me some Charmin....and then I found out that although Charmin is soft for your ass, it's hard on your health! Ugh, I hate to be a "Debbie Downer," but read on, my Dear....read on!


Is she really writing about toilet paper?
Yep!! Have you ever stopped to think about the toilet paper that you wipe your ass with several times a day? We were brainwashed to believe that in order for something to be clean, it must be "white." Nah, man!! That's far from the truth. Our skin and sexual organs come in contact with toilet paper several times a day, at least twenty times a week (I HOPE so, my G 🙈😟😂) , and probably several thousand times over a lifetime! That's a lot of ass-wiping😂....why is this so important? Keep reading....


What chemicals are in the toilet paper that you love?

• When I started researching the ingredients in the products I was using, I'm not gonna lie, I was horrified. Chlorine bleach is one of the main ingredients they put in toilet paper. Chlorine bleach creates dangerous toxins (dioxin, for example), and it can cause serious health issues in your body.
• Formaldehyde is also found in most well-known toilet papers. Formaldehyde is a chemical in the Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs) family and gives off gasses into the air. It is also toxic to the body. And here we are, wiping our asses with it every day. Formaldehyde has been known to contribute to the growth of fibroids, cysts, and other health issues.
• Chlorodibenzofurans (CDFs) is a group of chemicals that affect the nervous system, the respiratory system, and can cause skin and eye irritations. And yep, it is found in paper towels and toilet paper.  This is just to name a few of the harmful chemicals found in toilet paper. Trust me, there are several more!

If you don't think that exposing your skin to this chemical-filled paper will not affect your health over time, think again! BUT--I do have some healthier alternatives that I use and will mention in this blog post below. I gotcha, baby!


Healthier Alternatives
Below are some alternatives you can use that are non-toxic and are not bleached with chlorine. Click on the links below for more information or to order:


Seventh Generation Natural Unbleached Toilet Paper

I've been using this product for about two years and I love it! It's brown (not your typical white bleached paper), and it does NOT contain chlorine. It is also made with recycled paper.
Caboo- Bamboo Non-Chlorine Toilet Paper

Caboo Bamboo tissue is another brand that I use. If you like strong tissue that is not too soft, this is the one for you! It's 100%  recyclable so you're saving the trees, and it does not contain the harmful toxins that can be detrimental to your health. Click on the link above and check it out!
WholeRoll Organic Toilet Paper

Now, I haven't used WholeRoll toilet paper before, but I've heard good reviews about it. It's organic, unbleached, all natural (no toxic chemicals), and promotes healthy skin! Can't beat that with a bat! I will order some and let you know how I like it! And if you've used it before, tell me what you think about it!

Everything we touch and put on our skin affects us....from the detergents we use (including dish detergent), the cleaning products, and yes--toilet paper. So not only do we have to watch what we put into our bodies; we must also be mindful of what we put on our bodies too! No, we can't live our life in fear; nor can we escape everything that is harmful to us...but we can take a step in the right direction for our health's sake and make a difference, one wipe at a time! 😂😂


Welp, that's it for me, Treena V. is signing off. If you've used any of these products or just have a question, please leave me a comment below. I'd love to hear your feedback! Stay healthy, my friends! I love us for real!


Signed,
-The Vegan World Traveler