EDC's In Your Skincare

Did you know that your skincare could be causing you hormone imbalance and many other health problems? Products that contain parabens, phthalates, coal tar and triclosan can often be found in Australian retailers. These chemicals and many others often found in skincare, haircare and make-up are known as hormone disrupters or Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

These EDCs have been linked to several health problems including infertility, adrenal imbalances, lowered sperm count, endometriosis, antibiotic resistance, obesity, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and certain types of cancers.

We advocate for switching to natural products and avoiding these harmful chemicals, but just looking for 'natural' on the label is sadly not enough. 'Natural' is an unregulated buzz word that can be used misleadingly by manufacturers. Always read the ingredients label & question ingredients which you don't understand or can't pronounce.