A recent study [1] conducted by researchers from Brown University has found that the use of personal care products is associated with higher detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the blood and breast milk of participants. The study revealed a correlation between the number of products—such as nail care products, fragrances, makeup, hair dyes and hair sprays or gels—and higher plasma PFAS concentrations [2] .
PFAS have been linked to many negative health impacts including cancer, immune suppression, endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and more. PFAS are not permitted in MADE SAFE Certified products .
References
[1] Hall, A. M., Ashley-Martin, J., Liang, C. L., Papandonatos, G. D., Arbuckle, T. E., Borghese, M. M., Buckley, J. P., Cecil, K. M., Chen, A., Dodds, L., Fisher, M., Lanphear, B. P., Rawn, D. F. K., Yolton, K., & Braun, J. M. (2024, November). Personal care product use and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in pregnant and lactating people in the maternal-infant research on Environmental Chemicals Study. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412024006809?via%3Dihub
[2] Brown University. "Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 12 November 2024. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241112122810.htm>
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