A recent study suggests that personal care products, like lotions and conditioners, may expose children to harmful phthalates, chemicals that could disrupt hormone development.
In short:
- Phthalates found in personal care products could interfere with children's hormonal development, especially during key growth phases.
- Different racial and ethnic groups may experience varying levels of exposure, potentially linked to the types of products marketed to them.
- Experts argue that regulatory agencies, not parents, should be responsible for monitoring these chemical risks.
Key quote:
"I think we should be much more concerned than we have been in the past about the fact that these [chemicals] might be allowed in cosmetics and personal care products."
— Dr. Lynn Goldman, dean of the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University
Why this matters:
This study is shedding light on the hidden risks lurking in everyday hair and skin care products, showing that kids are being exposed to potentially harmful chemicals linked to hormone disruption. What’s especially concerning is that the study found children of different racial and ethnic groups might be facing different levels of exposure.
Read more: Marissa Chan on dangerous hair care products in Boston stores.
