Alternatives: Personal Care

Personal Hygiene Products

For This	Try This
Deodorants & Antiperspirants	Use non-aerosols such as solids and roll-ons. Try baking soda as a powder.
Fingernail Polish & Polish Remover	Fingernail polish contains a high percentage of solvents. If you use nail polish, apply it in a well-ventilated room. Only patronize salons that are well-ventilated. Nail polish remover is basically acetone, a solvent strong enough to dissolve furniture finish and some plastics. It evaporates quickly. Avoid fumes by only using in well-ventilated areas.
Hair Sprays	Use non-aerosol pump sprays or styling gels.
Shaving Cream	Use shaving soap and a lather brush instead of foam products in aerosol containers. Even aerosols that do not contain CFCs anymore, contain gases like butane that are both flammable and contribute to air pollution.
Thermometers	Use an electronic thermometer instead of one containing mercury.