- Cosmetics

Common cosmetics can contains a variety of different hazardous substances: phthalates are commonly found in cosmetic and personal care product, artificial musks are cheap, easy-to-produce fragrances that are added to personal care (shower gel, soap,...). Organotins can also be found in certain products...

PHTHALATE: some phthalates are known to be reproductive and developmental toxicants, or are known to disrupt the endocrine system, reduce male and female fertility, foetal toxicity - ARTIFICIAL MUSKS: persistent and bioaccumulative chemicals, linked with reproductive toxicity and affects on the endocrine system in humans (source: Greenpeace)