Editing Endocrine disruptor (section)

=== Cosmetics and personal care products ===
Consumer goods are another potential source of exposure to endocrine disruptors. An analysis of the composition of 42 household cleaning and personal care products versus 43 "chemical-free" products has been performed. The products contained 55 different chemical compounds: 50 were found in the 42 conventional samples representing 170 product types, while 41 were detected in 43 "chemical-free" samples representing 39 product types. [[Parabens]], a class of chemicals that has been associated with reproductive-tract issues, were detected in seven of the "chemical-free" products, including three sunscreens that did not list parabens on the label. Vinyl products such as shower curtains were found to contain more than 10% by weight of the compound [[Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate|DEHP]], which when present in dust has been associated with asthma and wheezing in children. The risk of exposure to EDCs increases as products, both conventional and "chemical-free", are used in combination. "If a consumer used the alternative surface cleaner, tub and tile cleaner, laundry detergent, bar soap, shampoo and conditioner, facial cleanser and lotion, and toothpaste [he or she] would potentially be exposed to at least 19 compounds: 2 parabens, 3 [[phthalate]]s, [[Monoethanolamine|MEA]], [[Diethanolamine|DEA]], 5 [[alkylphenol]]s, and 7 fragrances."<ref name="pmid22398195">{{cite journal |vauthors=Dodson RE, Nishioka M, Standley LJ, Perovich LJ, Brody JG, Rudel RA | title = Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products | journal = Environmental Health Perspectives| volume = 120| issue = 7| pages = 935–943|date=March 2012 | pmid = 22398195 | pmc = 3404651 | doi = 10.1289/ehp.1104052| bibcode = 2012EnvHP.120..935D }}
* {{lay source |template = cite web|vauthors = Olver C|url =  http://journalistsresource.org/studies/society/health/chemicals-consumer-products |title= Endocrine disruptors and asthma-associated chemicals in consumer products|date = 5 April 2012 |website = Journalist's Resource}}</ref>

An analysis of the endocrine-disrupting chemicals in [[Old Order Mennonite]] women in mid-pregnancy determined that they have much lower levels in their systems than the general population.  Mennonites eat mostly fresh, unprocessed foods, farm without pesticides, and use few or no cosmetics or personal care products. One woman who had reported using hairspray and perfume had high levels of monoethyl phthalate, while the other women all had levels below detection.  Three women who reported being in a car or truck within 48 hours of providing a urine sample had higher levels of diethylhexyl phthalate, which is found in polyvinyl chloride and is used in car interiors.<ref name="pmid22739065">{{cite journal |vauthors=Martina CA, Weiss B, Swan SH | title = Lifestyle behaviors associated with exposures to endocrine disruptors | journal = Neurotoxicology | volume = 33| issue = 6| pages = 1427–1433|date=June 2012 | pmid = 22739065 | doi = 10.1016/j.neuro.2012.05.016 | pmc = 3641683| bibcode = 2012NeuTx..33.1427M }}
* {{lay source |template = cite press release|url = https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120626092546.htm  |title= Simpler lifestyle found to reduce exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals|date = 26 June 2012 |website = Science Daily}}</ref>