How simply coming in contact with shopping receipts can increase health risks

This title may seem quite idiosyncratic but I promise there is just reasoning behind it.

There is a chemical called BPA (Bisphenol A) that is used in a wide range of consumer products such as water, beverage containers, and cash register receipts. Scientists have found that high levels of BPA in the human system can be traced back to contact with shopping receipts, this is down to the use of moisturising products and sanitizers which when applied increases the absorption rate of BPA.

This product was first designed as an artificial estrogen supplement (The fact that it is now used for everyday products does indeed confuse me). BPA has been found to disrupt our hormonal signalling mechanisms which in turn can cause reproductive defects in both fetuses, children and adults on top of other health issues. 

With evidence like this, a safer more risk free alternative should be developed. especially with the everyday use of beauty products.

 Even hand sanitizer use will be on the increase in order to prevent the accumulation of illnesses that winter brings us. 

If you would like to read more on the subject then you can follow the link below :)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141022143628.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28Latest+Science+News+--+ScienceDaily%29