article_snippet.sent: Australian the Australian College of Environmental Studies Environmental Studies said the chemicals in these products are easily absorbed through ingestion and skin . '
article_snippet.sent: the Australian College of Environmental Studies Nicole Bijlsma depends on the type of chemical, but a lot of these things are absorbed through ingestion and dermal exposure.
article_snippet.sent: Kids have a very high hand to mouth ratio and are putting things in Kids mouth all the time.'
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, scientists have found that even the smallest amount of lead can affect a child's ability to learn.
article_snippet.sent: Less is best: If it’s not edible, it won’t be good for your skin either, as it absorbs whatever is put on it.
highlights_snippet.sent: Many of the chemicals can be absorbed through ingestion and skin exposure, with children at risk due to children at risk very high hand to mouth ratio .
  