A new study reveals that children who frequently use personal care products like sunscreen, lotion, and haircare items have elevated levels of toxic phthalates in their bodies. The research analyzed urine samples from over 600 children aged four to eight and found a correlation between the use of these products and increased phthalate exposure.
Children who use more personal care products like sunscreen, lotion, soaps and haircare items have higher levels of toxic phthalates in their bodies,The study checked more than 600 urine samples from four- to eight-year-olds for phthalates, which are highly toxic endocrine disruptors that can alter hormone production, and are linked to reproductive, immune system and metabolic diseases. They are also considered developmental toxicants that impact children’s behavior and learning ability.
Children are especially vulnerable when absorbing phthalates because they have a low amount of skin surface relative to their body weight, and because their metabolic systems may not be fully developed to help process the compounds. Still, little research on children’s exposure to the chemicals in personal care products exists, Bloom said.
The use of lotions like moisturizers or sunscreens, as well as oils, were associated with the highest levels in children. Those who reported using lotions in the previous 24 hours showed higher levels of the type of phthalate that migrates from plastic into products, while hair oil usage was strongly associated with the type of phthalates intentionally added to products.
They’re in pans, fruit, dust – and even tap water. But can I eradicate toxic forever chemicals from my home?Products that are labeled “phthalate-free” are typically more expensive, but that only means the chemicals were not intentionally added to the product. Phthalates from containers can still migrate into “phthalate-free” products and the study found no difference in the levels of the chemical in the urine of those who used “phthalate-free” products compared with those who did not.
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