Scientists confirm toxic 'forever chemicals' enter our blood by being absorbed by the skin
Forever chemicals can permeate human skin, according to a new study that comes as European Union regulators weigh a ban on the toxic substances. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as forever chemicals because they don’t break down naturally and can be found in common industrial and consumer products such as cosmetics, hand sanitizers, and clothing. PFAS can also cause serious health problems, such as cancer, liver damage, poorer immune system response, and low birth weight. Prenatal exposure to 'forever chemicals' may increase obesity and hypertension risk in children In the ...