personal care products Archives - Life Science Review

27 August 201913 March 2020

Use of several personal care products appear to increase blood glucose levels in the late second trimester of pregnancy which may increase the risk of gestational diabetes

In August 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products during pregnancy and late pregnancy glucose … Read more

17 August 201916 June 2020

Phthalates have been found in urine samples of couples undergoing in vivo fertilization treatment

In April 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia published the results of their study to assess the effect of phthalate exposure in individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Phthalates are chemicals used … Read more

23 May 20195 January 2020

Vulnerable individuals, such as those with autism or autism spectrum disorders, can be profoundly, adversely, and disproportionately affected by exposure to fragranced consumer products

In October 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fragranced consumer products, such as cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and … Read more

21 April 201925 January 2020

Researchers call for academia, consultancy firms, governmental organizations, and cosmetic companies to provide up to date information to consumers regarding the possible health-related side-effects of cosmetics

In March 2019 researchers from China and Mexico published their overview on the use of toxic substances in cosmetic formulations. Currently an increasing number of compounds are being used in … Read more

6 February 20194 January 2020

Men’s cologne/aftershave, deodorant, suntan/sunblock lotion and hand/body lotion are associated with a high increase in the urinary levels of monoethyl phthalate and parabens

In August 2017 researchers from the USA and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product use and levels of phthalates and parabens … Read more

3 January 20194 January 2020

Researchers suggest that women should reduce the use of “leave on” phthalate-containing personal care products, eg skin toner, lipstick, body lotion, essential oils, during pregnancy

In January 2019 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess the association between the use of personal care products and urinary levels of phthalates in 281 … Read more