I'm pregnant. Is it true that cosmetics could harm my baby?

Yes, products such as shampoo, eye shadow, moisturizer, hair spray, lubricants, nail polish, detergents, liquid soap, perfume, deodorant, insect repellant, and unfortunately some sex toys contain the chemical phthalate. It is used to increase the flexibility, transparency, durability, and longevity of plastics, but may also have some negative side effects for the pregnant woman (single women may find its benefits more appealing).

Studies have shown that phthalates could predispose children to premature births, impaired testicular function, early puberty, and low testosterone levels. They could also decrease your thyroid levels, which your poor fetus does not want to deal with either. Grant your child a happy and healthy future sex life by laying off the hair spray and make-up. Nature's already got that covered anyways. Haven't you heard of the pregnancy "glow?"