12/18/2024
Product Spotlight: Dr Squatch Soap & Deodorant
Included In: Hormone Balanced Hygiene Plan ($19.15/mo)
Here is the list of ingredients they avoid (Taken from their site):
Aluminum:
Function: Antiperspirant
Aluminum is the active ingredient found in antiperspirant deodorant products and functions by plugging pores. Studies have been conducted to evaluate its links to breast cancer with conflicting results. Because the findings are mixed, we err on the side of caution and avoid this ingredient in our deodorant products.
Parabens
Function: Common chemical preservative
Relevant Product Types: Many products, including shampoo
Parabens are a class of preservatives that include methylparaben, ethylparaben, and propylparaben. Studies have evaluated the potential impacts of these preservatives as endocrine disrupting chemicals or carcinogens. The science is not well-developed yet, so we err on the side of caution and avoid parabens in our products.
Phthalates
Function: Solvent used with many different fragrances
Relevant Product Types: Many Products, including candles
Phthalates have been extensively studied and shown to have a variety of negative impacts on health with chronic exposure, including endocrine disruption. We commit to avoiding phthalates in our products.
Sulfates
Function: Detergent that leaves the skin feeling clean
Relevant Product Types: Many products, including soap and detergent
Sulfates are a common ingredient in personal care products like cleansers and shampoos because they are great foaming agents. We avoid sulfates because they can be too effective, leading to irritation to the skin.
DMDM Hydantoin
Function: Synthetic preservative
Relevant Product Types: Many products
DMDM Hydantoin is a preservative. It functions as a formaldehyde donor, releasing a small amount of formaldehyde over the shelf-life of a product. We avoid DMDM Hydantoin because it can be sensitizing and lead to contact dermatitis for those allergic to formaldehyde.
FD&C Colors
Function: Synthetic coloring agent
Relevant Product Types: Many products
FD&C colorants such as Blue #1, Yellow #5, and Red #40 are synthetic coloring agents. These ingredients do not serve any purpose beyond artificial coloring. We use natural colorants or no colorants at all.
MIT/CIT (Methylisothiazolinone / Methylchloroisothiazolinone)
Function: Synthetic preservative
Relevant Product Types: Many products
MIT/CIT are preservatives that have been shown to cause allergic reactions in some people and have sensitizing potential. Methylisothiazolinone was banned inthe EU in 2016 for use in leave-on products.
Nitro & Polycyclic Musks
Function: Synthetic substitutes for natural fragrance
Relevant Product Types: Many products
Nitro and polycyclic musks are synthetic fragrance components. Originally created to replace the usage of animal musks, some studies in animals have linked them to the potential disruption of the endocrine and reproductive systems. While the same evidence has not been clearly established in human studies, we avoid these synthetic compounds in an abundance of caution.
PEGs
Function: Common emulsifier
Relevant Product Types: Lotions and creams
Polyethylene glycols are synthetic petrochemicals used in skincare and hair color products as thickeners, softeners, and solvents. They are produced via ethoxylation, which can result in impurities such as ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane that are known carcinogens.
Soybean Oil
Function: Commone base Oil
Relevant Product Types: Many products
Soy products have been researched for their estrogenic properties in food. There are no known risks associated with its topical application, but as a men's brand, we prefer to err on the side of caution and avoid soybean oil in our products.
Top Reasons to have Dr Squatch products in your life:
If you like to be clean and smell good, without disrupting your hormones or risking serious disease from toxic chemicals that are somehow allowed on the market and in nearly every product we are used to... make the switch... buy your soap, deodorant and shave gel from us and free yourself from the toxic sludge for just .64c/day... and we will pay for 4 of your chiropractic visits
Yes: They have scents for women, check them out next time you are in
