Increased concerns over the potential of phthalates as hormone disrupters have not prevented the industry from using phthalates. Diethyl phthalate has a low level of volatility and remains on the skin where it can be absorbed. There is a lifetime of exposure to fragranced products. The accumulation in body tissues and long term effects has to be considered. Fragrance companies are targeting children as young as three.
Children are especially venerable to the effects of chemicals.
There skin is thinner so there is more potential for absorption. They are smaller so the dosages are higher. Their systems are immature and are more susceptible to damage. Their lungs and nervous system are damaged more easily. A child that develops allergy or sensitization to a fragrance chemical usually has to deal with that sensitization for life.