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White spots on skin: Pictures, causes, treatment

First Derm

This started around 2008/2009 I believe. You should try to avoid trauma to the skin and make sure to wear sunscreen SPF 30 or greater with UVA and UVB protection every day.This could also be PITYRIASIS ALBA ( hypopigmentation of the skin from skin sensitivity or eczema).

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Are phthalates something you really need to worry about in cosmetics? No.

The Eco Well Blog

It is not a skin sensitizer in animals and is not considered genotoxic. 2008) Existing Chemical Hazard Report, Dibutyl Phthalate. Predominate exposure is from food. From the Existing Chemical Hazard Report on DBP by the Australian Government DBP has low acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity.

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