Thanks Carluvy Baptista-Salazar for sharing this insightful study!
Chemical Compliance | Product Safety | Environmental Scientist Passionate about Sustainability | Embracing my new talents & challenges ahead
We are ALL exposed 😕 I’ve always been interested in chemicals, and for more than a decade now, I’ve paid close attention to the ones found in the products I use daily (some days I'm more conscious or responsible than others). I do some research online and I use two apps to check labels INCI Beauty and Think Dirty® but there are others. A recent study from Stockholm University adds another piece to the complex puzzle of chemical exposure and human health (I’ll link the article in the comments). This research identified a new group of synthetic phenolic antioxidants (SPAs) in the blood of Swedish adults for the first time ever. And I'm certain this doesn't apply only to Sweden. Men and women may use products differently, especially skincare and cosmetics. But in the end, these contaminants are everywhere: in plastics, clothing, food containers, even our bed sheets... often with no clear labeling. Friends and family, who know about my interest with reading ingredient lists, often ask me: How clean is this product? I often write back “clean” in quotes, because it’s a relative term. Even formulas made with natural ingredients can be part of a lifestyle that contributes to cumulative exposure. Our bodies already carry a burden of legacy and emerging pollutants. We like it or not. This study is a strong reminder of how ubiquitous and stealthy chemical exposure has become, even in well-regulated countries. BUT Clean of what? What is the cumulative burden we carry already? How can we reduce exposure at a systemic level not just through individual choices? Hormone disruption, fertility issues, and other consequences of long-term exposure to these chemicals are serious concerns and deserve more attention and research. So, what can we do? At the very least: be curious. Read labels, ask questions, and make informed choices without falling into paranoia. Awareness is a powerful step toward change. #Toxicology #EnvironmentalHealth #CleanBeauty #Sustainability #GreenScience #ChemicalExposure #HumanBiomonitoring #ECHA https://lnkd.in/dkcp4ZpF.