Cosmetics are so much a part of our daily regimen that we probably don't think twice about them. If they're on store shelves, it seems logical to think that they're safe to use, despite those unpronounceable ingredient lists. One study estimates that women apply over 150 chemicals a day from cosmetics, creams, and toiletries alone.

One example is the family of chemicals known as phthalates, which may be linked to developmental and reproductive health risks. The industry says phthalates are safe, but some companies have dropped them in response to public concern.

You'll find phthalates in many personal care products, including lotions, hair sprays, perfumes, and deodorants. The chemicals are used to help fragrances linger and take the stiffness out of hair spray, among other reasons. They're also in detergents, food packaging, pharmaceuticals, and plastic toys. Unfortunately, they can end up in our bodies as well.

Although phthalates are included in so many products, they're often absent from labels because disclosure is not always required. That's the case with fragrances. Some companies falsely state that their products are free of phthalates when they are not. The health effects of regular long-term exposure to these chemicals, even to small amounts, are still unknown.

In conclusion, the more educated we become about such concerns, the more personal health, for ourselves and our loved ones, we can secure for the present as well as the future.
 

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