About Phthalates
A group of plasticizing chemicals used to make cosmetics more flexible and fragrances last longer. Phthalates are potent endocrine disruptors linked to reproductive harm, developmental issues, and metabolic disorders.
Banned in EURestricted in CanadaFDA: DBP and DEHP are restricted in children's toys but NOT in cosmetics. No labeling requirement when included as part of 'fragrance.'
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Sunscreen Products Containing Phthalates
0 products found in our database.
No sunscreen products in our database currently contain Phthalates as a flagged ingredient. This ingredient is still commonly found in products from other categories.
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Clean Alternatives
Instead of Phthalates, look for sunscreen products made with:
essential oils (for fragrance)
vegetable glycerin
natural plant-based fixatives
fragrance-free formulations
What Numbrrrz Uses Instead
Numbrrrz products are 100% phthalate-free. We use no synthetic fragrance and disclose every ingredient on our labels.
Phthalates in Other Categories
FAQ
Why is Phthalates used in sunscreen products?
Act as solvents and fixatives in fragrances, and as plasticizers that improve product texture and flexibility in nail polishes and hair sprays.
How many sunscreen products contain Phthalates?
In our database, 0 sunscreen products contain Phthalates as a flagged ingredient. The actual number on the market is likely much higher, as our database covers major brands but not every product available.
Is Phthalates more dangerous in sunscreen than other products?
Risk depends on exposure route and frequency. Sunscreen products are applied to the skin, where ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Daily phthalate exposure from cosmetics significantly increases urinary phthalate metabolite levels.
What is a safe alternative to sunscreen with Phthalates?
Look for sunscreen products that use essential oils (for fragrance), vegetable glycerin, natural plant-based fixatives instead of Phthalates. Numbrrrz lip balm uses only organic, food-grade ingredients and contains zero flagged chemicals.
