Where You Can Find Them

Phthalates are found in many everyday objects. You come across them in vinyl flooring, shower curtains, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and in fragrant shampoos and beauty products. Phthalates are plasticizers, so they are used to make materials more pliable. They are also fragrant, which means that they are used in shampoos and other scented products. Another reason they are chosen as a source of scenting is because they help scents last longer and are lubricants, so they soften skin and helps it absorb the fragrance.