Chemicals From Makeup Found in Teen's Bloodstream
A recent study revealed something every parent—and every teen—should know:
Sixteen different chemicals from makeup and personal‑care products were found in the bloodstream of teenage girls.
The average teen girl uses 17 personal‑care products every single day. In this study, researchers tested for 25 different chemicals. Every girl tested had 11 to 16 of those chemicals in her body—often at extremely high levels.
Why This Matters
The chemicals detected are linked to:
- Hormone disruption
- Reproductive problems
- Obesity
- Increased cancer risk
Look at the rates of these conditions in young people today. Premature puberty, cancer, diabetes, and hormonal disorders are rising at alarming rates. So it’s fair to ask:
Is it possible these chemicals are contributing?
How is this happening?
Doesn’t the Skin Protect Us?
Many people assume the skin acts as a barrier—but drug manufacturers have proven otherwise. Medications can be delivered directly into the bloodstream through patches and creams, bypassing the liver entirely.
If medications can enter the bloodstream this way, so can chemicals from personal‑care products.
The Morning Routine Problem
Think about what happens first thing in the morning:
- You shower.
- Hot water opens the pores of your skin.
- Then you apply product after product—lotions, makeup, deodorant, hair products, fragrances.
For teenage girls, that can mean exposure to chemicals from 17 different products before breakfast. With open pores, absorption increases dramatically.
It’s a perfect storm—and a preventable one.
What Can You Do?
Start by asking yourself a simple question:
Would you rather use products filled with harmful chemicals—or safer alternatives?
You have choices. Your skin—and your health—deserve better.