Organic Beauty Steer clear of

mass market Danish research suggests that 99 percent of “leave-on” and 77 percent of “rinse-off ” mass market beauty products contain hormonedisrupting parabens, shown to be capable of penetrating the body and reaching breast tissue. A Swedish study found reproductive-toxicant phthalates in 80 percent of beauty products. The only way to avoid them is to shop for beauty products in whole food stores, online, and in high-end boutiques that specialize in organic, or “clean,” brands.