Baby Products Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Baby shampoos, lotions and other toiletries may contain known carcinogens. Products that claim to be gentle and pure are contaminated with carcinogens, which is completely unnecessary.
48 baby bath products were analyzed for two known carcinogens (formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane) and 23 contained the first, 32 contained the second, and 11 contained both.
Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo and Baby Magic lotion were the two biggest companies.
Both chemicals are classified as probable carcinogens by the Environmental Protection Agency, and 1,4-dioxane in lotions has been shown to penetrate human skin. The levels are relatively low. The problem is that small amounts of carcinogens are being found in many products. Many of these products are used every day so exposure is repeated and frequent.
Science has moved forward and the FDA needs to catch up and be given the authority to protect people’s health
