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Watch it, baby. Your bath could be contaminated with toxins.
RODALE NEWS, EMMAUS, PA—Common baby shampoos and bath products contain chemicals that have been linked to cancer and skin allergies, but they aren’t listed on ingredient labels, according to a recent report published by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a national group of women’s, environmental, health, faith, consumer, and worker organizations.
THE DETAILS: Of the 48 children’s personal care products tested for 1,4-dioxane, 32 contained levels between .27 and 35 parts per million. While that may seem low, many researchers are worried that repeated exposure could pose health risks. In fact, the European Union does not allow any amount, no matter how minute, of 1,4-dioxane in personal care products. In this batch of testing, researchers found that American Girl shower products showed the highest levels of the chemical contaminant, followed by several Johnson & Johnson products, including Aveeno, Johnson’s, and Huggies baby wash formulas. Formaldehyde, which is used as an antimicrobial and a preservative, showed up in 82 percent (23 of 28) of products tested, with the highest amount found in Baby Magic Baby Lotion made by Ascendia Brands Inc. More than 60% of products tested contained both formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane.
The EPA lists both chemicals as probable carcinogens. Neither is directly added to the product; they’re by-products of chemical processing or of the preservatives added to increase shelf life. “Using a contaminated product once is unlikely to cause harm,” wrote the authors of the report. “But these products often contain other harmful chemicals that, when used repeatedly and in combination with numerous other products, can add up to harm.” Tested products that contained both contaminants included CVS Baby Shampoo, CVS Kids Body Wash (Blueberry Blast), Dora the Explorer Bubble Bath, Hot Wheels Berry Blast Bubble Bath, Sesame Street Bubble Bath (Orange Mango Tango), Tinker Bell Scented Bubble Bath, Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, and L’Oreal Kids Extra Gentle 2-in-1 Fast Dry Shampoo (Burst of Cool Melon), among others. See The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics' complete results for tested products.
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