"We found associations between recent use of different skin care products and higher concentrations of phthalate and phthalate-replacement compounds," Bloom said in a press release. This indicates that common skincare items may be a source of harmful chemicals.
"Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and children's exposure has been associated with differences in body composition, neurodevelopment, and pulmonary and immune function," the researchers wrote in the study. This highlights the significant health risks associated with these compounds.
"While the evidence is not definitive at present, the potential hazardous human health effects ... demands a precautionary approach," said Bloom, urging caution due to the uncertain but alarming implications of these findings.
Researchers from George Mason University collected data from 630 children, aged 4 to 8, across 10 different clinical sites in the United States. Each child underwent a physical examination and urinalysis, shedding light on the exposure risks.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]