Chemicals, Phthalates in Makeup
Published: 7 July 2006
Category: Phthalates
This article reports on cosmetic safety, claiming that phthalates (pronounced THA-lates) are used in fragrances, lotions, shampoos and hair spray.
The article says …
“Some research suggests that high levels of exposure to certain phthalates might cause cancer or reproductive system abnormalities in laboratory rats and mice. One small study published in May suggested that infant boys exposed to higher phthalate levels in the womb were more likely to exhibit what may be anomalies in the placement of their penises. And last year the European Union banned the use of two key phthalates in beauty products.”