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Phthalates are found in color cosmetics, fragranced lotions, body washes, hair care, and nail products. Consumers should look for "phthalate," DEP, DBP, DEHP on labels and avoid products listing "fragrance" (National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2025).
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Mariana, M., Castelo-Branco, M., Soares, A. M., & Cairrao, E. (2023). Phthalates' exposure leads to an increasing concern on cardiovascular health. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 457, 131680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.13168
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Pagoni, A., Arvaniti, O. S., & Kalantzi, O.I. (2022). Exposure to phthalates from personal care products: Urinary levels and predictors of exposure. Environmental Research, 212, 113194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.113194
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Romano, D., & Moretti, G. L. (2012, January 1). Phthalates: Chemical properties, impacts on health, and the environment. Nova Science Publishers.
Toxic Free Future. (2025). Toxic chemicals: Pthalates. https://toxicfreefuture.org/toxic-chemicals/phthalates/