Studies On Parabens, Phthalates Exposure Offer Insight Into Usage, Risks
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Infants and toddlers are possibly being exposed to three times the amount of parabens compared with female adults through use of personal-care products, according to a recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology. A separate study finds that use of certain phthalates has declined while use of others has risen, suggesting substitutions the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics finds concerning.
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