Caution, wear make-up during pregnancy make kids dumb

Is the awaited pregnant women, especially for those who yearn for a baby. So when he found out she was pregnant, then most women will guard it very carefully. A wide variety of disorders and their pollution will be avoided as good as possible.

Unfortunately, many pregnant women are still doing the same habits as when they were not pregnant. One is the use of make-up or cosmetics. Currently there is a debate about the impact of use make up in pregnancy. Many health considered that the chemical content of phthalates in makeup are able to lower IQ formed baby in the womb.

"Until now we assumed that phthalates able to give a negative impact on the health of the fetus brain. We found out after conducting a series of tests to check the IQ level of children. Those with high exposure on phthalates has the IQ level of about 6.6 to 7.6 more lower than those who do not have this exposure. The level of low IQ also include difficulty in concentrating, it's hard to remember, and low cognitive abilities, "said Professor Robin Whyatt of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

"Pthalates are chemicals that can disrupt the hormonal system of the human nature. From previous studies mentioned that these substances are a factor in the increased risk of diabetes and asthma," he said. "In makeup, this material is used to dissolve other chemicals are more concentrated. Pthalates commonly found in nail polish."