If you haven’t heard of this group of chemicals before, then you might be surprised to learn that they are present in hundreds of household, beauty and other plastic and manufactured goods that you come into contact with. Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates) are used in plastics to soften them but are also present in many artificially …
Phthalates are everywhere. These xenoestrogenic chemicals are found in practically everything we use on a regular basis. According to some studies they can be detected in the urine of around 95% of the global population. Scary statistics, as I’m sure you’ll agree. Linked to all kinds of health issues including endocrine disorders, birth defects and …
Phthalates are chemicals found in plastics to increase their flexibility and durability. They are used in a range of everyday items including personal-care products and cosmetics, shampoos, clothes, garden toys, and detergents. The use of some plastics containing phthalates to make children’s toys have now been banned because of their harmful effects. These chemicals are …
