Are Your Cosmetics Making You Sick?
PHTHALATES – These are esters of phthalic acid used as plasticizers in numerous beauty products, such as nail polish and hair spray. Research about phthalates' effects on fetal development is cause for concern when products containing these esters are used by women of childbearing age.
You can avoid this scary ingredient by using the phthalate-free product lines of Josie Moran and Jessica Alba.
1/27/2015 8:00:00 AM
Written by Rob Greenstein
Rob Greenstein is the Editor-in-Chief and President of Wellness.com, Inc.
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