Phthalates in Beauty Care Products? What you need to know!

Phthalates are found in everything from perfume to PVC, which mess up your hormones, among other more serious problems.

Manufacturers use phthalates because they cling to the skin and nails to give perfumes, hair gels and nail polishes more staying power. But a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that five percent of women between age 20 and 40 had up to 45 times more phthalates in their bodies than researchers initially hypothesized. The CDC found phthalates in virtually every person tested, but the largest concentrations -- 20 times higher than the rest of the population -- were found in women of child-bearing age.

Here is an article from FOX News on the dangers of Phthalates.