The question is how worried should people be about these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as phthalates, BPA or bisphenol A, and brominated flame retardants?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are not produced by the human body but influence the way your hormones function, Bloom said.
CNN reached out to the National Pest Management Association and the Personal Care Products Council for comment.
Gradually replacing personal care products one at a time as you use up individual products is a great place to start, she said.
“But personal care products is one thing where I think folks have a lot of autonomy and what they’re purchasing within reason.”
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