Chemicals In Common Makeup, Personal Care Products Raise Hypertension Risk In Pregnancy: Study

The study revealed that phenols and parabens could raise the risk of developing high blood pressure by 57%, and the risk is particularly high between 24 to 28 weeks of gestation. (Credit: Image by gpointstudio on Freepik)

Before reaching for your favorite makeup or sunscreen, especially if you are pregnant, take a closer look at the ingredients. Researchers found that phenols and parabens, two common classes of chemicals found in many personal care products, could raise the risk of hypertension during pregnancy.

A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives revealed that phenols and parabens could raise the risk of developing high blood pressure by 57%, and the risk is particularly high between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation.