Why we use cinnamon powder to prduce our products?Nowadays, 80-85 percent of tanned leathers are processed using chromium. And due to the tanning businesses' disliked odours and waste, leather processing is often located in developing countries where environmental restrictions are lax. Currently, leather shoes are soaked in a chemical cocktail prior to appearing on your feet, and can be hazardous during the whole life cycle of the shoe. A study done by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation tested twenty-one pairs of brand-name shoes manufactured in various countries. They were analyzed for a number of metals and organic compounds. The metals analyzed in the study were arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, and zinc. High levels of trivalent chromium were found in all the shoes. All but one shoe, contained high levels of mercury. All of the other metals were found in varying degrees in all of the shoes.Also found were organic compounds either used for tanning, dying or preserving the leather. Chlorinated phenols (biocide), ortho-phenylphenol (fungicide, anti-bacterial agent, preservative), 2,4,6-tribromphenol (fungicide, bactericide, flame retardant), chlorinated paraffins (de-fatting, re-fatting), dimethylfumarate (preservative), formaldehyde (preservative) were just some of the compounds tested and found in the shoes. Two of the tested shoes contained azodyes (banned in many countries) and capable of forming carcinogenic amines. Many of these metals, dyes and organic compounds can easily cross the skin barrier if one perspires in one's shoes. Blisters and cuts on the foot may enhance the uptake.Not only should we worry about our feet, but when we landfill our leather products these toxins could leach into our drinking water. Incineration is no better, as many of these compounds when mixed with other organics, become even deadlier. Trivalent chromium may oxidize into carcinogenic hexavalent chromium. Combustion of halogenated compounds, such as chlorinated and brominated phenols, may result in formation of dioxins and furans. Metals are not destroyed upon incineration, but volatilized, and subsequently condense to form sub-micron metallic particles which easily become airborne. Even early on, mining of chromite ore for trivalent chromium produces waste containing the toxic hexavalent chromium. And of course, the copious, caustic wastewater resulting from the tanning process itself, has been a serious issue for many, many years. Chromium tanned leather has a considerable impact on the environment. Yet, there are numerous quality alternatives to chromium tanned leather. But, due to the fact that our shoes are manufactured in developing countries with less stringent environmental restrictions, there is less impetus for change. If you go sock free on a hot summer day, remember your perspiration is mixing with chemical dyes, suspected carcinogens and heavy metals such as mercury, lead and arsenic and that mix could just possibly be re-absorbed through your skin and into your feet!Cinnamon Soles Insoles have been developed using all natural, pure cinnamon powder. The health benefits of cinnamon will astound you. Our range of insoles is designed to significantly improve the climate for your feet. If you have tired aching feet, feet that perspire and give off an unpleasant odour then Cinnamon Soles Insoles might be the answer for you. The anti bacterial and anti fungal characteristics of cinnamon will help improve the general health of your feet. Our future posts will detail the health benefits of cinnamon and essential cinnamon oil ^.. you will be surprised. We look forward to offering new customers an opportunity to try cinnamon insoles in their shoes. You will not be disappointed.- Stops Odour leaving a Natural Cinnamon Aroma for feet and shoes- Absorbs Moisture keeping feet dry and comfortable- All Natural Cinnamon Powder is Antifungal and AntibacterialWE ARE CINNAMON .