Endocrine disruptors: cosmetic ingredients that have unseen harmful effects on the body from the inside

What is endocrine?

The endocrine system is the network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones in the human body.

A properly functioning endocrine system is important to the human body because it works in conjunction with other systems to regulate healthy development and function.

What are endocrine disruptors?

Substances that disrupt or interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system in the body. These can exist in nature or be artificially created.

More than 1,000 artificially produced chemicals are endocrine disruptors.
It is found in food, cosmetics, daily necessities, toys, containers, etc.

This substance can be ingested orally and can also be absorbed through the skin and enter the body. Because it is contained in many things, we come into contact with it unconsciously on a daily basis.

Effects of endocrine disruptors on humans

Endocrine disruptors interfere with the way hormones work in the body, and it's important to know that different substances do this in different ways.

For example, some mimic hormones, which trick your body into thinking it has more of a hormone than it actually does.
Or they may affect how the body makes, breaks down, or stores hormones, causing levels of hormones in the blood to increase or decrease.

When hormones are disrupted, the following effects can occur:

• Altered nervous system function
• Changes in immune function
• Cancer and respiratory system links
• Diabetes and obesity
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Developmental disorders
• Learning disabilities
• Changes in sperm quality
• Changes in fertility
• Genital abnormalities
• Endometriosis

Effects on the fetus and child

This is of particular concern when exposure to endocrine disruptors is high during fetal development and childhood.

This is a time when hormones regulate the formation and development of organs, so any effects during this period can have long-term effects.

Many types of endocrine disruptors have been shown to cross the placenta and become concentrated in the fetal circulatory system.
It has also been pointed out that it may be transferred to infants through breast milk.

Is it ok if it's a small amount?

Recent studies have provided growing evidence linking endocrine disruptors to adverse health effects.
However, the causal relationship has not yet been fully elucidated.

However, even small changes in hormone levels in the body can affect human health and the body, so even tiny amounts can have an effect on sensitive systems in the body.

Developing fetuses and infants are especially vulnerable to chemicals, so even low concentrations can affect them.

Cosmetic ingredients suspected of being endocrine disruptors

Endocrine disrupting substances are a cause for concern. But did you know that they are also found in cosmetic ingredients?

The following cosmetic ingredients are awaiting priority review in the EU as potential endocrine disruptors:
Check to see if it's listed on the full ingredient list.

• Benzophenone-3
• Kojic Acid
• Methylbenzylidene camphor
• Propylparaben
• Triclosan
• Resorcinol
• Octocrylene
• Triclocarban
• BHT (Butylhydroxytoluene)
• Homosalate
• Benzyl Salicylate
• Genistein
• Daidzein

In addition, the following ingredients are scheduled to be officially verified by the EU in the future:

• Butylparaben
• BHA
• Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate)
• Benzophenone-1
• Benzophenone-2
• Benzophenone-4
• Benzophenone-5
• Methylparaben
• Cyclopentasiloxane
• Cyclomethicone
• Salicylic Acid

I never thought that cosmetics could disrupt my hormone balance.
There may be people like that, but it's true that it can have unexpected effects on the body.

I want to choose cosmetics that are as safe as possible.