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Personal Care Chemicals

Meaning

Personal Care Chemicals are a broad category of chemical substances intentionally incorporated into cosmetic, hygiene, and beauty products designed for application to the human body, including skin, hair, and nails. While many are inert or beneficial, this term often highlights compounds of concern, particularly those identified as potential Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs). These EDCs are exogenous agents that can interfere with the body’s hormonal system, posing a risk to reproductive and metabolic health through daily, cumulative exposure.