Meet the Experts
What is Formaldehyde?
Fact: Formaldehyde isn’t an artificial chemical.
Which Products Contain Formaldehyde?
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What Are the Risks of Formaldehyde Exposure?
As mentioned, the biggest concern is inhaling formaldehyde fumes.
Final Thoughts
There are some very real health concerns associated with formaldehyde.
It gets dicey becausethe FDA doesn’t regulate the use of formaldehyde in skincare, says Hartman.
But those are merely recommendations and companies aren’t obligated to comply," he points out.
At the end of the day, there’s good reason why formaldehyde has a certain stigma around it.
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