Compounds in cosmetics such as phthalates and parabens have often been subject to concerns around their use, but the issue of cosmetic ingredient safety is rarely a black and white one. The latest edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN summarises some of the evidence surrounding these components to give a balanced picture of how concerned we should be. Click to view the full graphic on the C&EN site.
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.compoundchem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/CEN-–-Cosmetics-ingredients-preview.png?resize=370%2C208&ssl=1)