Study: Suspect Chemicals Found in Many Products

A new study by the Silent Spring Institute and published in Environmental Health Perspectives finds that many consumer products have at least one chemical linked to hormone changes (endocrine disruption) or asthma.

For consumers who want to limit their exposure to suspect chemicals in the study, the institute recommended that they use fewer products, especially:

  • vinyl products,
  • products with fragrance,
  • anti-bacterial products (use soap and water instead), and
  • products that are applied directly to the skin or used indoors where they can accumulate in dust and air.

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