Many smart and fitness watchbands designed to resist skin oils and sweat contain elevated levels of PFAS “forever chemicals” that may be leaching into skin, according to a study at the University of Notre Dame.
A press release from the American Chemical Society stated that the researchers found especially high amounts of a particular forever chemical, perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), contained in more expensive synthetic rubber wristbands. The discovery stands out because these items are in prolonged contact with our skin.
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Photo by Susan O'Donnell
A press release from the American Chemical Society stated that the researchers found especially high amounts of a particular forever chemical, perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), contained in more expensive synthetic rubber wristbands. The discovery stands out because these items are in prolonged contact with our skin.
Read more at Ecowatch.com
Photo by Susan O'Donnell
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