Phthalates are a large family of synthetic chemicals used for very different purposes. Some are added to plastics to make them softer and more flexible. Others have been used in cosmetics and personal-care products as...

You will not find the word "phthalate" on most product labels. That is part of the problem. Phthalates are endocrine disruptors used as fragrance solvents and plasticizers, and they are commonly concealed inside the single...