Paul Saladino· MD
So why are we constantly putting things loaded with phthalates like colognes, lotions, perfumes, deodorants etc. on our bodies every day when they can be easily absorbed through the skin?
The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
So why are we constantly putting things loaded with phthalates like colognes, lotions, perfumes, deodorants etc. on our bodies every day when they can be easily absorbed through the skin?
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Bookmarking — the dossier-vs-overview split is the right call. Most of the time I want overview; sometimes I want receipts.
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