Cosmetics and personal care items are used worldwide and administered straight to the
skin. The hazardous nature of the chemical surfactant utilized in the production of cosmetics …

The burden of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight is
considerable across the world. Several risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes have …

Background: A number of phenols and parabens are added to consumer products for a
variety of functions, and have been found at detectable levels in the majority of the US …

Parabens are broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservatives and fragrances used in a wide
range of personal care products, pharmaceuticals, and food providing the opportunity for …

Phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA) are used in some personal care products (PCPs) and
containers for food processing and packaging. The Plastics and Personal-Care Product use …

Personal care products (PCPs) are generally used for personal hygiene, cleaning,
grooming, and beautification. These include hair and skin care products, baby care …

Pregnancy is a complex process requiring tremendous physiological changes in the mother
in order to fulfill the needs of the growing fetus, and to give birth, expel the placenta and …

Cosmetic products contain various chemical substances that may be potential carcinogen
and endocrine disruptors. Women's changes in cosmetics use during pregnancy and their …

Parabens are widely applied as preservatives in cosmetics, drugs and food. Previous
studies suggested that parabens could exhibit potential risks to human health. However …

Personal care products (PCPs) are important and modifiable sources of exposure to
endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Research is limited on how EDC-associated PCP …