
22/07/2025
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, capable of absorbing up to 60% of what you put on it. And with many makeup products containing endocrine disruptors, that means your daily beauty routine might be doing more than just improving your appearance; it could be hurting your hormones.
If you’re looking to make your makeup routine more hormone-friendly, start by checking your labels and avoiding these ingredients:
🚫 Parabens (including methylparaben and propylparaben) - mimic estrogen in the body, which can disrupt hormonal balance
🚫 Phthalates (frequently hidden under “fragrance”) - interfere with the endocrine system, affecting estrogen and testosterone levels
🚫 Synthetic fragrances and dyes - often contain undisclosed chemical blends that may trigger estrogen dominance/other imbalances
🚫 Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin) - slowly release formaldehyde, a known carcinogen that also acts as an endocrine disruptor and irritates the immune system
🚫 Oxybenzone - may act like estrogen in the body after being absorbed, affecting thyroid function and reproductive hormones
Tiny swaps on products you use every day can have a big impact on your hormone health in the long term. Curious if your products are safe? Give our office a call to speak with a medical provider!