Most Personal-Care Products Contain Unlisted Harmful Chemicals, Study Finds
An independent study of 113 personal-care and cleaning products from major retailers found that 85% contained at least one harmful chemical and 98% had unlisted ingredients; the average product hid 51 chemicals (vs. 16 listed on labels), with four unlisted harmful substances per item, including fragrance components, phthalates and parabens. Even products marketed as non-toxic or fragrance-free often contained these chemicals, while oral-care products passed testing, likely due to OTC drug regulation. Researchers urge regulators to assess actual contents, not just labels, to close gaps in safety testing.
