Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is a liquid plasticiser used in manufacturing plastics and maintaining the structural integrity of plastics. It is used as a solvent, and a vehicle for fragrance and cosmetic ingredients. It was reported in 1995 as an ingredient in 67 formulations in the USA at concentrations ranging from
Your Toothpaste and Soap May be Making You Ill!
Triclosan is a chemical added to consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It is added to antibacterial soaps, body washes, toothpastes, and some cosmetics products as well as in clothing, kitchenware and many other products. Triclosan is absorbed through the skin or mouth. In a large 2008