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Skincare and haircare products linked to hormonal disruptions in children: Study

A new study has linked personal care products like lotions and conditioners with increased levels of chemicals known to cause hormonal disruptions in children

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Love to lather your children with lotion to keep their skin hydrated? Beware, a new study has linked personal care products like lotions and conditioners with increased levels of chemicals known to cause hormonal disruptions in their bodies.

The study, published in the peer-reviewed Environmental Health Perspectives Journal, showed that lotions, hair-care products like shampoos and conditioners, and sunscreens contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals called phthalates, posing severe health risks in children.

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