An article published by the Journal of Pediatrics reports finding phthalates in baby cosmetics. Phthalates have come under scrutiny recently because they are usually not listed on ingredients labels. It has not be proven conclusively, but phthalates may affect reproductive health. The authors of the study in the Journal of Pediatrics reports finding phthalates in 81% of the infants tested (a total of 163 infants participated in this study). To read this article click here. To read an excerpt from the Cosmetic Safety Database about phthalates, click here.