Marielle Segarra

Nail polish, hairspray, cleansers, shampoos, lotions, perfumes. The purpose of phthalates is to make plastics more durable. They can also be used as a solvent.

Nail polish, hairspray, cleansers, shampoos, lotions, perfumes. The purpose of phthalates is to make plastics more durable. They can also be used as a solvent.

Nail polish, hairspray, cleansers, shampoos, lotions, perfumes. The purpose of phthalates is to make plastics more durable. They can also be used as a solvent.

Like there have been a lot of studies showing a link between high phthalate levels in pregnant women and preterm birth.

Like there have been a lot of studies showing a link between high phthalate levels in pregnant women and preterm birth.

Like there have been a lot of studies showing a link between high phthalate levels in pregnant women and preterm birth.

So you can either avoid fragrance entirely or you can look for products that say on the label their fragrance is phthalate-free.

So you can either avoid fragrance entirely or you can look for products that say on the label their fragrance is phthalate-free.

So you can either avoid fragrance entirely or you can look for products that say on the label their fragrance is phthalate-free.

Yeah, this one is a roundup of some other ingredients of concern. And a big one is formaldehyde. Ooh, yeah, I bet. Yeah, if you've ever done chemical hair straightening or smoothing at home or at a salon, like a Brazilian blowout service, you have likely been exposed to formaldehyde gas, which is a known carcinogen, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Yeah, this one is a roundup of some other ingredients of concern. And a big one is formaldehyde. Ooh, yeah, I bet. Yeah, if you've ever done chemical hair straightening or smoothing at home or at a salon, like a Brazilian blowout service, you have likely been exposed to formaldehyde gas, which is a known carcinogen, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Yeah, this one is a roundup of some other ingredients of concern. And a big one is formaldehyde. Ooh, yeah, I bet. Yeah, if you've ever done chemical hair straightening or smoothing at home or at a salon, like a Brazilian blowout service, you have likely been exposed to formaldehyde gas, which is a known carcinogen, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

and it's released when these products are heated during the straightening process. Formaldehyde gas can cause other health problems too, from short-term lung irritation and eye irritation to headaches, dizziness, and asthma with repeat exposures. Wow. The Environmental Working Group filed a petition with the FDA in 2021 to get the agency to ban formaldehyde and hair-straightening ingredients.

and it's released when these products are heated during the straightening process. Formaldehyde gas can cause other health problems too, from short-term lung irritation and eye irritation to headaches, dizziness, and asthma with repeat exposures. Wow. The Environmental Working Group filed a petition with the FDA in 2021 to get the agency to ban formaldehyde and hair-straightening ingredients.

and it's released when these products are heated during the straightening process. Formaldehyde gas can cause other health problems too, from short-term lung irritation and eye irritation to headaches, dizziness, and asthma with repeat exposures. Wow. The Environmental Working Group filed a petition with the FDA in 2021 to get the agency to ban formaldehyde and hair-straightening ingredients.

Another common chemical of concern is 1,4-dioxane. According to the FDA, this is a contaminant that can show up in trace amounts in some cosmetics. It's a byproduct of the manufacturing process. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identifies it as a potential carcinogen, and the Environmental Protection Agency calls it a likely human carcinogen. based on animal studies.

Another common chemical of concern is 1,4-dioxane. According to the FDA, this is a contaminant that can show up in trace amounts in some cosmetics. It's a byproduct of the manufacturing process. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identifies it as a potential carcinogen, and the Environmental Protection Agency calls it a likely human carcinogen. based on animal studies.

Another common chemical of concern is 1,4-dioxane. According to the FDA, this is a contaminant that can show up in trace amounts in some cosmetics. It's a byproduct of the manufacturing process. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identifies it as a potential carcinogen, and the Environmental Protection Agency calls it a likely human carcinogen. based on animal studies.

The FDA says 1,4-dioxane may be present in ingredients that contain the prefix, word, or syllables PEG, polyethylene, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, F, or oxynol. But the agency also notes that according to some analyses, the amount contained in cosmetics is likely too low to cause health problems. So again, this choice is up to consumers. Yeah, as always. Yeah.

The FDA says 1,4-dioxane may be present in ingredients that contain the prefix, word, or syllables PEG, polyethylene, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, F, or oxynol. But the agency also notes that according to some analyses, the amount contained in cosmetics is likely too low to cause health problems. So again, this choice is up to consumers. Yeah, as always. Yeah.