Can Your Beauty Products Cause Diabetes?

According to some recent research, your hair spray, nail polish, or perfume could add to your diabetes risk, thanks to a class of chemicals called phthalates.

By Chris Iliades, MD

Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH

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You probably haven’t heard of phthalates, a type of chemical found in beauty products, like nail polish, hair spray, skin lotions, and perfumes; and household products, including raincoats, shower curtains, and food packaging. But you should expect to hear a lot more about them soon

via Can Your Beauty Products Cause Diabetes? – Diabetes Center – Everyday Health.