: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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The Dewy Skin Cream is a rich moisturizer packed with hyaluronic acid and the brand’s signature purple rice, all while being formulated without mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, or phthalates.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
With no parabens, no phthalates, and an emphasis on responsibly sourced ingredients, Oakcha continues to set a standard for brands seeking to offer affordable products without sacrificing ethics.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
But his research and many other studies link chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols used in some plastics to a range of health effects, including developmental problems in children, obesity and diabetes.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Some colognes may contain chemicals like phthalates and parabens that could be associated with reproductive health issues, though the study noted that more research is needed.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
With no parabens, no phthalates, and an emphasis on responsibly sourced ingredients, Oakcha continues to set a standard for brands seeking to offer affordable products without sacrificing ethics.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024
But his research and many other studies link chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols used in some plastics to a range of health effects, including developmental problems in children, obesity and diabetes.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Some colognes may contain chemicals like phthalates and parabens that could be associated with reproductive health issues, though the study noted that more research is needed.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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