: any of various salts or esters of phthalic acid used especially as plasticizers and in solvents
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Plus, it’s made without parabens, phthalates, and sulfates, which may irritate some skin types.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
Studies have also linked phthalates to childhood obesity, asthma, cardiovascular issues, premature deaths and cancer.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Additionally, scientists believe that certain chemicals in plastics, like phthalates, bisphenol A and flame retardants, can harm human health.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Not to mention, the fact that it’s made without parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes while being cruelty-free and vegan is just the cherry on top.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 May 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
Studies have also linked phthalates to childhood obesity, asthma, cardiovascular issues, premature deaths and cancer.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025
Additionally, scientists believe that certain chemicals in plastics, like phthalates, bisphenol A and flame retardants, can harm human health.
—Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Not to mention, the fact that it’s made without parabens, phthalates, and synthetic dyes while being cruelty-free and vegan is just the cherry on top.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 May 2025
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“Phthalate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phthalate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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