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Route of exposure

The way a substance enters the body, such as through skin contact, inhalation, or mucous surfaces.

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Can cosmetics harm the baby myth

Can cosmetics harm the baby myth

What the myth gets wrong The myth usually sounds absolute: cosmetics will harm the baby, so they should be avoided completely. That message is understandable because pregnancy increases attention to anything that might cross the placenta or affect fetal development. Still, broad claims are rarely accurate in medicine. Cosmetics are a diverse category. A moisturizer, […]