When buying personal care products, such as shampoo, soap, lotion, or shaving cream, avoid products with phthaltes or parabens. The word fragrance on a product label is generally an indication that phthalates are inside. Parabens, used to extend the shelf life of a product, are implicated in reproductive disorders in numerous studies.
Both parabens and phthalates are hormone disruptors. Hormone disruptors can alter the normal function of the endocrine system by blocking or mimicking hormones; adverse biological affects can include reproductive system problems, increased odds of certain cancer and early onset of puberty. As is the case with most chemical exposures, children are uniquely vulnerable to these adverse health affects.
Safer Brands
- Alba
- Avalon Organics
- Aubrey Organics
- Burt’s Bees
- California Baby
- Dessert Essence
- Doctor Bronnor’s
- Earth Tribe
- Jason
- Nature’s Gate
- Peelu
- Tom’s of Maine
- Weleda
