Phthalates

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What are phthalates

Phthalates are diesters of phthalic acids, a family of man-made industrial chemicals extensively used since the early 20th century as softeners of plastics, solvents in perfumes, and additives to hairsprays and lubricants and as insect repellents 1. Phthalates are a class of manufactured chemicals commonly used to increase the flexibility of plastics in a wide array of consumer products. Phthalates that are high-molecular weight, butylbenzyl phthalate (BBzP), di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and mixtures of di-n-octyl phthalates (DnOP), are most well-known for their use as plasticizers in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials such as food packaging, flooring, and medical devices 2. More than 470 million pounds of phthalates are produced or imported in the United States each year 3. By far the most common use of phthalates is in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products 4. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the second most commonly used plastic in the world, and is present in pipes and tubing, construction materials, packaging, electrical wiring, and thousands of consumer goods 5. Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is used primarily as a plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and can therefore be found in a variety of products such as floor and wall coverings, vinyl gloves, toys, child care articles, food packaging materials, and medical devices 6. After absorption, the parent diester phthalates are rapidly hydrolyzed to the corresponding monoesters, some of which are then further metabolized, with the metabolites excreted in urine and feces. In humans, phthalates are eliminated mostly within hours, with excretion complete by a day or two; half-lives in the body are in hours 7. For phthalates with short alkyl chains, monoesters represent the major human metabolite, but in the case of phthalates with long alkyl chains, including DEHP, diisononyl phthalate (DINP) and diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), the monoesters are further metabolized via ω- and ω-1-oxidation of the aliphatic side chain 8.

Table 1. Phthalate parent compounds and their metabolites

Phthalate nameAbbreviationUrinary metaboliteAbbreviation
Dimethyl phthalate

DMP

Mono-n-methyl phthalate

MnMP

Diethyl phthalate

DEP

Mono-ethyl phthalate

MEP

Di-isobutyl phthalate

DiBP

Mono-isobutyl phthalate

MiBP

Di-n-butyl phthalate

DnBP

Mono-n-butyl phthalate

MnBP

Di-n-octyl phthalate

DnOP

Mono-(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate

MCPP

Di-isononyl phthalate

DiNP

Mono-carboxyoctyl phthalate

MCOP

Di-isodecyl phthalate

DiDP

Mono-carboxynonyl phthalate

MCNP

Benzylbutyl phthalate

BzBP

Mono-benzyl phthalate

MBzP

Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate

DEHP

Mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate

MEHP

Mono-(2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate

MEHHP

Mono-(2-ethyl-5-oxohexyl) phthalate

MEOHP

Mono-(2-ethyl-5-carboxypentyl) phthalateMECPP
[Source 9]

Phthalates are or have been used in wall coverings, tablecloths, floor tiles, furniture upholstery, carpet backings, shower curtains, garden hoses, rainwear, pesticides, some toys, shoes, automobile upholstery, food packaging, medical tubing, and blood storage bags 10. Phthalates are not strongly bound in these products and can therefore leach out 11. Some phthalates are also present in cosmetics, nail polish, hair products, skin care products, and some medications 12.  In recent years, di-nonyl phthalate (DiNP) and di-decyl phthalate (DiDP) have increasingly replaced DEHP in these applications 13. Alternatively, low-molecular weight phthalates, dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl phthalate (DEP) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), are primarily added to cosmetics and personal care products as solvents, fixatives and adhesives 14. Due to non-covalent bonds between the phthalate chemicals and their parent materials, there can be significant leaching and volatilization leading to environmental contamination and thus ubiquitous exposures in the general population. In fact, a recent report showed that metabolite biomarkers of eight major phthalates have been detected in 89% to 98% of the United States (US) population 13.

Phthalates are used in many consumer products, including:

  • Cosmetics and personal care products
  • Plastic and vinyl toys
  • Shower curtains
  • Miniblinds and wallpaper
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Raincoats
  • Food packaging and wraps
  • Detergents
  • Adhesives
  • Plastic pipes
  • Medical equipment and devices
  • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics

Phthalates commonly enter(s) the body through:

  • Ingestion (swallowing): Eating food or water packaged in plastic, or drinking water contaminated with phthalates; for children, chewing on soft vinyl toys or products made with phthalates
  • Inhalation (breathing): Breathing dust in rooms with plastic miniblinds, wallpaper, or flooring that contain phthalates
  • Skin contact: Touching or using products made with phthalates

For most phthalates, the major route of exposure is food ingestion 5. However, personal care product use and inhalation are major routes of exposure for certain phthalates 15. Some phthalates have been found at higher levels in fatty foods such as dairy products, fish, seafood, and oils 16. Phthalates in a mother’s body can enter her breast milk. Ingestion of that breast milk and infant formula containing phthalates may also contribute to infant phthalate exposure 17. The phthalates that may be present in dust can be ingested by infants and children through hand-to-mouth activities 18. Finally, infants and small children can be exposed to phthalates by sucking on toys and objects made with phthalate-containing plastics 11.

Other minor routes of phthalate exposure include inhalation, drinking contaminated water, and absorption through the skin 19. Phthalates can be released in small amounts to the air people breathe inside homes or schools from the many consumer products that contain them 20. People living near phthalate-producing factories or hazardous waste sites may be exposed to phthalates released into the air or ground water where they live 16. Individuals may be exposed to phthalates during the use of many personal care products containing phthalates, such as hair products, cosmetics, and lotions 21. Phthalates in these products may be absorbed through contact with the skin or may be inhaled if some of the product is present in the air. In addition, certain medical devices, such as intravenous tubing or flexible bags containing blood, medications, or nutritional products, contain phthalates. These can be a source of phthalate exposure to children and women of child-bearing age when the tubing or bags are used to administer medications, nutritional products, or blood to the individual. This can be a very significant route of exposure, especially for premature infants in intensive care units 22.

Phthalate exposures, assessed from urinary concentrations of phthalate metabolites (i.e., breakdown products), appear to be higher for children compared with adolescents and adults. Studies of phthalate metabolites in children’s urine are limited, but the few that have been published have found children’s urinary phthalate metabolite levels to be higher than levels in adults and to decrease with age (i.e., younger children had more phthalate metabolites in their urine than older children did) 23. The exception is monoethyl phthalate (MEP), a metabolite of diethyl phthalate, which has been found to be present in higher levels in adult urine compared with children’s urine 23. Levels of monoethyl phthalate (MEP) are most likely associated with use of consumer products that contain diethyl phthalate, such as detergents, soaps, cosmetics, shampoos, and perfumes 23.

Phthalates health effects

Some phthalates are suspected endocrine disruptors 24. Endocrine disruptors act by interfering with the biosynthesis, secretion, action, or metabolism of naturally occurring hormones 24. Given the importance of hormones in human physiology, there is concern in the scientific community over the potential for endocrine disruptors to adversely affect children’s health, particularly in reproduction, development, and behavior. Male laboratory animals exposed to high doses of some phthalates have been known to display elements of “phthalate syndrome,” which includes infertility, decreased sperm count, cryptorchidism (undescended testes), hypospadias (malformation of the penis in which the urethra does not open at the tip of the organ), and other reproductive tract malformations 5. A number of animal studies have reported associations between exposure to certain phthalates and changes in male hormone production, altered sexual differentiation, and changes to reproductive organs, including hypospadias 25. These findings in animal studies, although typically occurring at exposure levels much higher than what the general population may be exposed to, suggest a potential concern for health effects in children as well. The National Research Council has concluded that prenatal exposure to certain phthalates produces reproductive tract abnormalities in male rats, and also concluded that the same effects could plausibly occur in humans 5.

There are only a limited number of human studies looking at the relationship between phthalate exposure and hormonal and reproductive health changes. In one study, prenatal exposure to some phthalates (DEP, diisobutyl phthalate (DiBP), di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP) and DEHP) at typical U.S. population levels was associated with changes in physical measures of the distance between the anus and the genitals (anogenital distance) in male infants, a marker of androgenization 26. A shorter anogenital distance has been associated with decreased fertility in animal experiments 27 and a recent human study reported that a shorter anogenital distance in men was associated with decreased semen quality and low sperm count 28. Another study reported an association between increased concentrations of phthalate metabolites in breast milk and altered reproductive hormone levels in newborn boys. The same study did not find an association between breast milk phthalate metabolite concentrations and cryptorchidism 29.

Exposure to some phthalates has been associated with neurodevelopmental problems in children in some studies. Two studies of a group of New York City children ages 4 to 9 years reported associations between prenatal exposure to certain phthalates and behavioral deficits, including effects on attention, conduct, and social behaviors 30. Studies conducted in South Korea of children ages 8 to 11 years reported that children with higher levels of certain phthalate metabolites in their urine were more inattentive and hyperactive, displayed more symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and had lower IQ compared with those who had lower levels 31. The exposure levels in these studies are comparable to typical exposures in the U.S. population.

A handful of studies have reported associations between prenatal exposure to some phthalates and preterm birth, shorter gestational length, and low birth weight 32; however, one study reported phthalate exposure to be associated with longer gestational length and increased risk of delivery by Cesarean section 33.

In adult populations, various epidemiological studies support an association between phthalate exposure and markers of testicular function in men, particularly decreased semen quality 34. There is also evidence linking endometriosis in women with high phthalate metabolite levels 35. Increases in waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) have been linked to DEHP, BzBP, DBP and DEP exposure in men and DEP exposure in adolescent and adult females 36. One of the replacements for the DEHP, DiNP, has recently been designated as a carcinogen in the State of California 37.

Finally, some researchers have hypothesized that phthalate exposure in homes may contribute to asthma and allergies in children. Two research groups have conducted studies, primarily in Europe, and reported associations between surrogates for potential phthalate exposure in the home and risk of asthma and allergies in children 38. Examples of the exposure indicators and outcomes considered in these studies include an association between some phthalates in surface dust and increased risk of runny nose, eczema, and asthma 39 and increased risk of bronchial obstruction associated with the presence of PVC in the home 40.

In 2006, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded that there is “concern” for effects on reproductive tract development in male infants less than one year old exposed to DEHP. In addition, the National Toxicology Program also concluded that there is “some concern” (the midpoint on a five-level scale ranging from “negligible” to “serious” concern) for effects on reproductive tract development in male children older than one year old exposed to DEHP, and also that there is “some concern” for effects of prenatal DEHP exposure on reproductive tract development in males 41. Concern was greater for males exposed to high levels of DEHP in the womb or early in life. These conclusions were based primarily on findings from animal studies, as human data are limited and were determined to be insufficient for evaluating the reproductive effects of DEHP 42. Some studies have also reported associations of DEHP exposure with increased risk of asthma and bronchial obstruction, increased risk of ADHD symptoms, and altered pregnancy durations 39. Human health studies have reported associations between exposures to DBP and altered reproductive hormone levels in newborn boys, and shifts in thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women 43. Signs of feminization in young boys (as measured by reduced anogenital distance), altered hormone levels in newborn boys, and increased risk of rhinitis and eczema are health effects that have been associated with BBzP exposure in some studies 39. The exposure levels in these studies are comparable to typical exposures in the U.S. population. It is important to note that while the following indicators present data on individual phthalate metabolites, evidence suggests that exposures to multiple phthalates may contribute to common adverse outcomes. The National Research Council has concluded that multiple phthalates may act cumulatively to adversely impact male reproductive development 5.

Phthalates in food

Given the increasing scientific evidence base linking phthalate exposure with harmful health outcomes, it is important to understand major sources of exposure. A recent and well-designed study by Koch et al. 44 that monitored urinary phthalate excretion in individuals fasting for 48 hours, found that diet was the most significant pathway for exposures to DEHP, DiNP and DiDP while DMP, DEP, DiBP, DnBP and BBzP were primarily linked to non-food exposures. According to a review by Cao 45, phthalates can migrate into food from plasticized PVC materials such as tubing typically used in the milking process, lid gaskets, food-packaging films, gloves used in the preparation of foods, and conveyor belts. These compounds are also found in printing inks and adhesives on food wrappers as well as coatings on cookware that have been contaminated by packaging 46. Foods high in fat are contaminated by higher weight phthalates that are more lipophilic such as DEHP 45. In the United States, phthalates have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as plasticizers in food packaging materials and food contact substances used during processing and storage while the European Commission and Chinese authorities have limited phthalates in food contact materials made of plastic since 2008–2009 47. Thus, there can be substantial variability in phthalate concentrations within food groups based on the region of food production, processing practices, presence and type of packaging and lipid content 48. With an ever increasing global market, phthalate contamination is a food safety issue that crosses international borders. Dietary phthalate exposure assessment has become a topic of great interest given the significance of the dietary pathway and health impacts associated with the specific phthalate species found in food.

The review of the literature revealed that poultry, some dairy products (cream) and fats are routinely contaminated with high concentrations of DEHP than other foods 9. Milk, yogurt, eggs, fruits, vegetables, pasta, noodles, rice, beverages and water were found to contain low concentrations of phthalates as a whole 9.

Foods with High DEHP Concentrations (>300 μg/kg)

  • Poultry
  • Cream
  • Cooking Oils/Fats

Foods with Low DEHP Concentrations (<50 μg/kg)

  • Yogurt, Eggs
  • Pasta, Rice, Noodles
  • Fruits/vegetables
  • Beverages

Given the chemistry of high molecular weight phthalates like DEHP, higher concentrations in lipid rich foods were expected. There was significant variability in concentration observed between dairy products based on typical fat content. Among the dairy products tested, cream and cheese were more heavily contaminated across studies in comparison to yogurt 9. Poultry consistently had higher phthalate content than other meats, however it is unclear what factors impacted these results since details as to the fat content of products was not always reported. Noteworthy, phthalates in non-fatty foods including bread and cereal products were observed in variable concentrations. This is of importance since two recent studies conducted in Belgium 49 and Germany 50 reported bread as a significant source of DEHP and highest contributor to total exposures in the general adolescent and adult population at 31.4% and 14.06%, respectively. Sources of contamination may be present in the processing of grains, though this is unclear. As a whole, food monitoring data also suggests that the consumption of fruit and vegetables is associated with limited phthalate exposures. However, processed fruit and vegetable products found in jars appear to contribute to greater exposures given the high concentrations reported.

Figure 1. Phthalates exposures through diet per capita

Phthalates exposures through diet per capita
[Source 51]

As expected, the epidemiology literature reported that dairy products, meats and discretionary fat intake, in fact, were associated with increases in DEHP urinary metabolite levels in adolescent and adult populations. Furthermore, consumption of these products were found to be associated with MnBP levels in one epidemiology study and elimination of some of these products from the diet (dairy and meat) led to a decrease in MnBP and DEHP metabolites in the Temple Stay intervention 52. It is important to note that although results from Ji and others suggest that discontinuing meat and dairy from the diet may be largely responsible for decreases in metabolite levels, there may have been other factors in the environment that impacted results since details of the diet as well as daily practices in the Temple Stay program were not available 53. It is possible that decreases in low molecular weight phthalates, given their primary source, could be attributed to reduced use of personal care products rather than changes in the diet 53.

Results between food monitoring and epidemiological data were not completely consistent. Two epidemiology studies reported an association between fish consumption and MiBP; however the food monitoring data did not support this result as all DiBP levels in seafood were found to be low across studies. Additionally, increased levels of MMP (a metabolite of DMP) were associated with consumption of fruit while the food monitoring data did not show DMP at significant levels for this food group 54. Finally, Colacino et al. 55 as well as Trasande et al. 56 reported positive associations between vegetables and MEP. However, the food monitoring data does not support this finding and two other epidemiology studies 57, 58 suggest that diets with high consumption of fruits and vegetables may be associated with decreases in DEP exposure.

Phthalates in cosmetics

Historically, the primary phthalates used in cosmetic products have been dibutylphthalate (DBP), used as a plasticizer in products such as nail polishes (to reduce cracking by making them less brittle); dimethylphthalate (DMP), used in hair sprays (to help avoid stiffness by allowing them to form a flexible film on the hair); and diethylphthalate (DEP), used as a solvent and fixative in fragrances. According to FDA’s latest survey of cosmetics, conducted in 2010, DBP and DMP are now used rarely. DEP is the only phthalate still commonly used in cosmetics 59.

In 2002, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel 60 reaffirmed its original conclusion (reached in 1985), finding that DBP, DMP, and DEP were safe as used in cosmetic products. Looking at maximum known concentrations of these ingredients in cosmetics, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel 60 evaluated phthalate exposure and toxicity data, and conducted a safety assessment for dibutylphthalate in cosmetic products. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel 60 found that exposures to phthalates from cosmetics were low compared to levels that would cause adverse effects in animals. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel is an industry-sponsored organization that reviews cosmetic ingredient safety and publishes its results in open, peer-reviewed literature. The FDA participates in Cosmetic Ingredient Review on a non-voting basis and may or may not accept Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel findings 59.

The FDA reviewed the safety and toxicity data for phthalates, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data from 2001 61, as well as the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel 60 conclusions based on reviews in 1985 and 2002. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report noted elevated levels of phthalates excreted by women of child-bearing age, neither this report nor the other data reviewed by FDA established an association between the use of phthalates in cosmetic products and a health risk. Based on this information, FDA determined that there wasn’t a sound, scientific basis to support taking regulatory action against cosmetics containing phthalates 59.

The FDA continues to monitor levels of phthalates in cosmetic products. The FDA have developed an analytical method for determining the levels of phthalates in cosmetic products and conducted surveys of products to determine these levels in cosmetics on the market.

What we know about infant exposure to phthalates

Infants, like all consumers, are exposed daily to phthalates from a number of sources, including air, drugs, food, plastics, water, and cosmetics.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published an article stating that infants exposed to infant care products, specifically baby shampoos, baby lotions, and baby powder, showed increased levels of phthalate metabolites in their urine 62.

Like the CDC report, this study did not establish an association between these findings and any health effects. In addition, levels of phthalates, if any, in the infant care products were not determined.

The FDA included 24 children’s products intended for infants and children in the survey we completed in 2006, and nearly 50 products for infants and children in the survey we completed in 2010. What the FDA have learned was that the use of phthalates in cosmetics intended for people of all ages, including infants and children, has decreased considerably since the surveys began in 2004.

How to know if there are phthalates in the cosmetics you use

Under the authority of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, the FDA requires an ingredient declaration on cosmetic products sold at the retail level to consumers. Consumers can tell whether some products contain phthalates by reading the ingredient declaration on the labels of such products.

However, the regulations do not require the listing of the individual fragrance ingredients; therefore, the consumer will not be able to determine from the ingredient declaration if phthalates are present in a fragrance. Also, because the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act does not apply to products used exclusively by professionals–for example, in salons–the requirement for an ingredient declaration does not apply to these products. Based on available safety information, DEP does not pose known risks for human health as it is currently used in cosmetics and fragrances. Consumers who nevertheless do not want to purchase cosmetics containing DEP may wish to choose products that do not include “Fragrance” in the ingredient listing.

Results of FDA’s 2010 Survey of Cosmetics for Phthalate Content

The products listed below represent a sample of cosmetics on the market at the time the survey was conducted, and products may have been reformulated since then. This survey was intended to monitor trends in the use of phthalates in cosmetics, not as a comprehensive analysis of all cosmetics on the market. The law does not require cosmetic firms to file their formulations with FDA. Also, note that some so-called “personal care products,” such as diaper creams and nipple creams, are regulated as drugs, or in some cases both cosmetics and drugs.

Table 2. 2010 Survey of Cosmetics for Phthalate Content

Product TypeBrandLot #Phthalates (ppm)
DMPDEPDBP
Nail Polish
Pure Ice – Spit Fire991CP
Dora the Explorer Mega Nail Polish Kit – TownleyWO90817
Scherer Nail Polish CQ #143 CabernetNot visible
Rimmel Lycra Wear 10 Days Nail Polish #303 Vintage732318
In a New York Color Minute 224B8MBCK
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength #45 Fuchsia8MSHK
Hard Candy Just Nails (Glitter)9226
Petites Pink Crush 270 – CQNot visible
Revlon Nail Enamel Red Hot Tamale 908Not visible
Maybelline Express Finish Grape Times 608WF224
Nicole by OPI Razzle Dazzler09295AAG
Scherer Nail Polish CQ #107 Crystal ClearNot visible
LA Colors Nail Lacquer Red Stilettos CBLQ 389Not visible
LA Colors Art Deco Polish Silver Glitter CBNA 502Not visible
LA Colors Nail Hardener-Strengthener9796
Hot Topic Nail Polish BlackNot visible
Hot Topic Nail Polish GreenNot visible
Hot Topic Nail Polish PurpleNot visible
Hot Topic Nail Polish (Skull) GreenNot visible4,800
Hot Topic Nail Polish (Skull) BlackNot visible4.4
Hot Topic Nail Polish (Skull) YellowNot visible4
Simple Pleasures Nail Polish “Peace” (Glitter)Not visible
Simple Pleasures Nail Polish “Love” (Pink)Not visible
WetnWild Wild Shine 410A918201
Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish Enamel Pinky Glitter 830Not visible
Sinful Colors Under 18Not visible
Borghese Nail Lacquer Vernis Botticelli Nude6KXJKC3.4
Sally Hansen High Definition 04 (Green)9MHYK
Cover Girl Boundless Base Coat Nail Color Red Revolution 5537239HV
Cover Girl Boundless Base Coat Nail Color Gold Rush 4159139HV
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Hot Magenta 036MTXK
Sally Hansen Salon Lacquer Nail Polish Orange You Cute? 4508JFDK6.6
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Rose-a-go-go 06AKVDKN
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength 33 Champagne Toast8M8OK
Avon Nailwear Pro Nail Enamel Polish Midnight PlumVEK19
Skin Cream and Lotion
Red Velvet Body Lotion – Gift PackH8920109
Dove Deep Moisture Nourishing Body Wash with NutrimMoisture10079PP23S
Eucerin Plus Intensive Repair Hand Crème with Dry Skin Therapy90125515
Aveeno Active Naturals Daily Moisturizing Lotion1129LK
Vaseline Sheer Infusion Vitamin Burst Body Lotion08149UM42
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Concentrated CreamN9215A
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin MoisturizerY225106ZZA
Ponds Dry Skin Cream08289HU87
Dollar General Guarantee Skin Rescue Moisture Lock LotionC9A129
Noxzema The Original Deep Cleansing Cream with Eucalyptus OilRubbed out
Suave Powder Fresh Body Lotion10289JU41
Celine Dion Sensational Shimmering Body Lotion92251
Scentsations by Body Source Cherry Blossom Body LotionM9290AL18
Walgreens Advanced Care (Fragrance Free)0401609
Curel Continuous Comfort Original Formula MoisturizerX140106ZZA
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion, Normal to Dry Skin, Fragrance Free0118C
Nivea Soft Refreshingly Soft Moisturizing Crème73729160100
Bath, Body, etc… Organic Soothing Aloe Vera Body Lotion29473260
J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary Hand & Body Lotion0374579
Jergens Original Scent Cherry-Almond MoisturizerW106125ZZ110
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula with Vitamin E Skin Therapy OilRubbed out
St. Ives Hydrating Vitamin E Advanced Body Moisturizer09327021103
Vaseline for Men Hand Lotion05279HU09
Corn Huskers Heavy Duty Oil-Free Hand Treatment Lotion2969G
Malibu Hemp Moisturizer Body Lotion for Dry Skin5434
Keri Original Dry Skin Lotion23654901
Avon Haiku Perfumed Skin SoftenerMK091
Avon Jet Femme Body LotionMLP81
Avon Candid Perfumed Skin SoftenerMAN91
Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Extra Strength CreamMIV91
Fragrance
Dove Go Fresh Body Mist090495U49
Jovan Island Gardenia Cologne Spray921814,000
Love’s Baby Soft Cologne Spray0906D48
A Little Sexy Body Spray by Parfums de Coeur09324
Axe Instinct Body Spray03119KK09
Curve Crush Body Mist9JA02
Bodycology Sweet Petals Body MistS9J27AK
Cotton Candy Body Spray Prince Matchabelli09267
Degree Classic Romance Body Mist4068
Hannah Montana Cologne Spray3169Y
Wanna Play Body Spray Parfums de Coeur092943,800
Chantilly – Walmart Gift Pack090723A7,300
Tabu – Walmart Gift Pack090721A6,200
Heaven Sent – Walmart Gift Pack090622B1,300
Navy – Walmart Gift Pack090722C40,000
English Leather – Walmart Gift Pack090721A3,900
British Sterling – Walmart Gift Pack090526A480
Canoe – Walmart Gift Pack09072482,000
English Leather Black – Walmart Gift Pack0907916
Johnson’s Baby Cologne1919COB128135
Barbasol After Shave Pacific Rush60161
Aqua Velva Classic Ice BlueR09K174760
Tattooed by InkyNot visible
BOD Really Ripped Abs8TZ606,200
i Carly168961B
Baby Cream and Lotion
Johnson’s Baby Lotion2519T
Dollar General Sleepy Time Baby Lotion8KF1025
Baby Avalon Organics Protective A,D & E Ointment6H01
Huggies Naturally Refreshing (Green Tea & Cucumber) LotionCU6287282
Baby Magic Gentle Baby Lotion9237
Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Buttermilk Lotion0850801
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Moisture Cream0209D
Parent’s Choice Baby Lotion0034311
Johnson’s Bedtime Lotion1759G
Johnson’s Head-to-Toe Fragrance Free Baby Lotion0049LK
Johnson’s Shea and Cocoa Butter Baby Cream0069VB
Susan Brown’s Baby Sensitive Baby Lotion-to-powder10577A
California Baby Calming Everyday LotionCB9303A2
Deodorant
Brut 24-Hour Protection deodorant11029TR5322
Tom’s of Maine Natural Care Lavender Deodorant StickLD1370
Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant9307TN
Axe Fresh Action Essence Deodorant08129UR16
Degree Men Deodorant Silver Ion Intense Sport11209UR392.9
Speed Stick Ocean Surf Deodorant9270502
Personal Care Clear Stick Deodorant08123A
Kiss My Face Active Enzyme Lavender DeodorantKO73008B
Dove Powder Invisible Solid09229UR86
Secret Powder Fresh9068TN34
Hair Products
Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee Firm HoldC8200
Garnier Fructis Style Body Boost Volumizing Gel48F6030
TRESemmé No Frizz Shine Spray09308TA20SDSIL250622
Suave Professionals Styling Foam Extra Hold11129KK6152
Rave 4X Mega Unscented Hair Spray11199HU6316
White Rain Unscented Extra Hold Hair Spray287CP3475403SDSIL1500161
Short Sexy Hair Quick Change Shaping Balm09219
American Crew Forming CreamF952CIOC50
Dep Sport Endurance Styling GelR2029932A26.8
TRESemme Tres Two Extra Hold Hair Spray09313AA141637
John Frieda Collection Frizz-Ease MousseY223DK17DDT2Q
Aussi Catch the Wave Mousse & Conditioner92755398F
Catwalk Extra Strong Mousse23374878312214223
Johnson’s No More Tangles Detangling Spray0489VA
Manic Panic Amplified Semi-Permanent Hair Color Cream10922
Color Fiend Blood Red Temporary Comb-In ColorRN0709
Color Fiend Pink Pop Water Based Semi-Permanent Hair ColorNot visible
Shampoo
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo2118T
Suave Kids 2 in 1 Shampoo Smoothers Cowabunga Coconut081491J18
Ave Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner01139TJ2717
Pantene Pro-v Moisture Renewal Hydration Quotidienne Shampoo93005401E1
Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo0099VA
Big Sexy Hair Big Volume Shampoo09205150210
Garnier Fructis Fortifying Shampoo Color ShieldEF036
Dove Intense Damage Therapy Shampoo08299JU39
VO5 Normal Balancing Shampoo09316020758440
Suave Professionals Sleek Shampoo07109JU41
Finesse Self Adjusting Moisturizing Shampoo9234M
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo93145395LF
TRESemmé Smooth and Silky Touchable Softness09231C1130
Advance Techniques Color Reviving ShampooMK19182
Avon High School Musical Raspberry Roarin’ 2-in-1 ShampooMKW91
Body Wash
Caress Daily Silk Silkening Body Wash10159UR022010
Equate Tropical Fresh Body Wash with Exfoliating Pomegranate SeedA50298-9328C1
Caress Tahitian Renewal Silkening Body Wash08069TJ37
Olay Body Ultra Moisture with Shea Butter Body Wash92595395WA
Suave Naturals Cucumber Melon Rejuvenating Body Wash11109J038
Suave Men Body Wash Active Sport09169CU0510
White Rain All Day Moisturizing Body Wash093203
Dove Sensitive Skin Beauty Body Wash03049PP05
Natural Concepts Sensitive Skin Body WashA48292926583340
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