Some toxins to watch out for are in our food, others in our personal care products, and some are in both. Styrene is found in our personal care products. Why don’t you want Styrene? Carcinogenicity: Styrene is classified as “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen” by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) and as Group 2A (probably carcinogenic) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Endocrine Disruption: It is classified by the European Commission as a Category 1 endocrine disruptor, with documented evidence of interfering with hormone systems in humans and wildlife. Neurotoxicity: Exposure can cause central nervous system (CNS) effects, including headaches, fatigue, weakness, and memory loss. Skin Sensitization: It is a known sensitizer that can cause irritation, rashes, redness, and burning upon contact, especially for those with sensitive skin.

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