Testing finds 85% of everyday personal care products contain unlabeled chemicals with suspected health hazards

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A study reveals that 85% of everyday personal care products contain unlabeled chemicals, some with suspected health risks. Products like sunscreens and lotions included hazardous substances not listed, with discrepancies even in so-called 'phthalate-free' items.

A new study of sunscreens, baby lotions, shampoos, soaps and other everyday products found that nearly all contained chemicals not disclosed on their labels. Most contained at least one unlabeled chemical with known or suspected health hazards, and one in four contained a chemical that contradicted claims on the package, including "phthalate-free" products that contained phthalates. The research is published in Environment & Health.