01/10/2026
If you’ve felt like your hormones are off but you can’t quite figure out why, this could be one piece of the puzzle.
A lot of products we use daily (cleaning products, feminine care, hygiene + skincare, cookware) can contain ingredients that fall into 2 big categories:
Endocrine disruptors
These are chemicals that can mimic, block, or interfere with hormones. Since hormones control things like mood, metabolism, cycles, fertility, thyroid, and energy, even small disruptions can add up over time. 1
PFAS (forever chemicals)
PFAS are used to make things nonstick, like in cookware. The issue is they don’t break down easily and can build up in the body. Studies have linked endocrine disruptors to:
-reproductive health
-behaviors (characteristic of ADHD)
-an increased risk of infection (immune system)
-metabolic health
-liver disease
I’m so glad that stores are carrying more and more great options!
1 https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine
2https://www.niehs.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health/materials/endocrine_disruptors_508.pdf