The Danish minister of Environment, Ida Auken, has decided to ban four industrial chemicals. Auken will ban the following chemicals in Denmark: DEHP, DBP, DIBP and BBP phthalates. The chemicals will be forbidden starting this fall.
What are phthalates?
Phthalates are used to soften and supple plastic components. For cosmetic products, phthalates are often used as a stabilizer or emulator for products such as hairspray, deodorant, nailpolish and perfume.
Why are phthalates dangerous?
Phthalates are absorbed by the skin and inhaled through the mouth and nose. During several health studies, the liver, lungs and kidneys were clearly damaged. Different scientists at government institutions in both the U.S. and Canada agree that phthalates can cause serious health issues and even reproductive problems. It is therefore highly recommended that pregnant women, fertile women, babies and kids to watch out using products which contain 'perfume'.
How can you recognize phthalates?
Phthalates are stated on cosmetic labels as: dibutyl phthalate (DBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and butylbenzyl phthalate (BBP). Unfortunatly, sometimes phthales are disguised under the name perfume, this often occurs with nailpolish and hairspray.
Phthalates can be replaced by other, safe ingredients. Would you like to know more about this subject? Send you question to info@celeste-originals.com
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Denise (@Celeste_DVG)
informatie: safecosmetics.org
beeld: youprettier
