Tejal Somvanshi
New research from George Mason University reveals disturbing data about chemical exposure in 630 children aged 4-8 through everyday skincare products across 10 U.S. cities.
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Why did clinical examinations find higher phthalate levels in children using common lotions, soaps, shampoos, and oils - chemicals known for endocrine system disruption?
Non-Hispanic Black children showed highest phthalate concentrations, while hair oil use strongly correlated with elevated levels among Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander children.
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Former EPA assistant administrator Dr. Lynn Goldman warns about allowing these chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products, questioning current safety standards.
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Parents can scan product barcodes using YUKA app or check Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep database, though experts say FDA and EPA should handle ingredient oversight.
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The racial disparities found in product safety raise concerns: body lotion showed associations with specific phthalates among white children but not Black and Hispanic children.
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What's driving the surge in skincare product use among tweens and teens on social media, despite known links to neurodevelopmental and metabolic diseases?
The research team, backed by NIH's Environmental Influences study, examines brand availability and usage patterns across different racial and ethnic groups.
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How do urinalysis results from 630 young children reveal invisible threats lurking in everyday skincare products while regulatory action lags behind scientific evidence?
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