Here is some information on why it is so important to select phthalate-free personal care products for your family.
Phthalates are found in many perfumes, moisturizers and liquid soaps where they serve as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent and emulsifying agent. They are also found in many plastics. Children are exposed to more phthalates than adults because they have a tendency to put everything they find, including plastic objects, into their mouths.
Infants and toddlers have the highest risk of exposure. "Young infants are more vulnerable to the potential adverse effects of phthalates given their increased dosage per unit body surface area, metabolic capabilities and developing endocrine and reproductive systems," wanrs S. Sathyanarayana in a study published in Pediatrics. If you want to avoid potential developmental problems with your child's endocrine and reproductive systems you should minimize your child's exposure to phthalates. The easiest way to do this is to ensure that you do not purchase personal products like baby washes, bubble baths, body lotions baby powder, diaper cream, etc. that contain phthalates.
Another study in the Journal of Pediatrics found that prenatal exposure to phthalates was related to low birth weight in infants. (Science Daily) Therefore, pregnant women should also avoid products that contain phthalates. Pick up a bottle of little twig Calming Lavender Bodymilk for a pregnant friend you will be doing her and her soon-to-be bundle of joy a big favor!
Our goal at little twig is to help educate parents to make healthy decisions for their families.
