As more people are becoming aware of the toxic chemicals lurking in everyday items—from skin care products to drinking water, they’re taking steps to reduce their exposure. New research highlights that even skin and hair products intended for children contain harmful chemicals that could potentially put their health and development at risk, according to a September 2024 study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Researchers from George Mason University collected medical data from 630 children aged 4 to 8 from 10 different locations across the U.S., to gauge children’s level of exposure to hormone-disrupting phthalates and phthalate-replacement compounds from personal-care products.
