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When pregnant with my first son, I partipated in a UCLA study where they measured my phthalate levels; and they've measured it in his urine twice in the last six years. Their study results show that the level of phthalates in a pregnant mom significantly affect that of the boys even years later, and high phthalate levels are causing low sperm count all over the US (as adults).

Phthalates are found in flexible plastics (don't nuke even the so-called microwave-safe' plastic bowls!!), some eyeshadows, creams, and ALMOST ALL MASCARAS.

So, if you're preggers or gonna be some day, remember that what you put ON you (as well as in you) will affect the health of your little dudes too...and the chances of making it to gradma-hood!