23 Sep 2024 --- A new study in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals a concerning link between children’s use of common skin care products and increased phthalate levels in their urine, with variations based on race, ethnicity and gender. George Mason University’s study lead and professor of Global and Community Health, Dr. Michael S. Bloom, speaks to Personal Care Insights about his team’s discovery of how lotions, hair conditioners, sunscreen and oils may elevate exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals.