Endocrine Disruptors, in Plain English
The science on endocrine disruptors is measured, not scary. Here's the plain-English version.
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What's an endocrine disruptor, in plain English? It can interfere with your hormone system. Studied examples: some phthalates and parabens, triclosan and oxybenzone. Timing and dose matter, especially in pregnancy, infancy and puberty. Simpler, fully named formulas are a practical step. That's how we make ours. Simple, on purpose.
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- Endocrine disruptors are substances that can interfere with the body's hormone system; the NIEHS and WHO both recognize them as a research priority.
- Personal care ingredients studied for endocrine activity include certain phthalates, some parabens, triclosan, and some chemical UV filters such as oxybenzone.
- Timing and dose matter. Pregnancy, infancy, and puberty are considered more sensitive windows.
- A small intervention study found that switching products for just three days lowered urinary levels of several of these chemicals in teenage girls.
- Choosing fragrance-free or fully disclosed products and simpler formulas is a practical way to reduce exposure.
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