🌿 What’s Really in Your Cream? A New Study Raises Serious Questions
I recently came across a new study that left me deeply unsettled—and I felt I had to share it with you. It turns out that many of the creams, lotions, and cosmetics we’ve trusted for years might be quietly interfering with our hormones. 🧴 How to Spot Hormone-Disrupting Ingredients on Your Labels Most of these harmful ingredients hide in plain sight. Here’s how to recognize and avoid them when reading product labels: 1. Parabens Often used as preservatives. Look for ingredients ending in -paraben , such as: Methylparaben Propylparaben Butylparaben Ethylparaben 📍 They’re often found in moisturizers, shampoos, makeup, and even sunscreen. 2. Phthalates Used to make fragrances last longer—but not always clearly labeled. Look out for: “ Fragrance ” or “ Parfum ” (vague terms often hiding phthalates) Diethyl phthalate (DEP) 📍 Common in perfumes, lotions, nail polish, and hair sprays. 3. Triclosan An antibacterial agent that can disrupt thyroid hormones. Labeled dire...
