Your Beauty Routine May Harm Your Lungs, Research Suggests

Recent findings link frequent use of beauty products to increased asthma risk, possibly due to hormone-disrupting chemicals.
Your Beauty Routine May Harm Your Lungs, Research Suggests
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Women who frequently use beauty and skin care products face a 19 percent higher risk of developing asthma later in life, according to a recent study that tracked nearly 40,000 American women for more than a decade.

The research, published in Environment International, adds to growing concerns about hormone-disrupting chemicals commonly found in everyday personal care items—from lipstick and blush to cuticle cream and artificial nails.
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.