Triclosan is found in thousands of products and is ubiquitous in our environment. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) put out a tip sheet listing consumer products that often contain triclosan.
In general, the American Cancer Society does not determine if something causes cancer (that is, if it is a carcinogen).
Phthalates are a family of man-made chemical compounds developed in the last century to be used in the manufacture of plastics, solvents, and personal care products.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have devised a system of categories to evaluate the carcinogenicity of an agent to humans.
People spend most of their time indoors – at home, school and work. This makes the quality of the indoor air you breathe important.
Use personal care products free of carcinogens, chemicals of concern, EDCs, and fragrance. Be sure to read labels. Avoid touching cash register receipts. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep#.
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