| Estrogen
Personal care products, such as shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens, are a staple in most people’s daily routine. However, many of these products contain chemicals that can mimic estrogen in the body, leading to a decrease in testosterone levels. This can result in a variety of negative health effects, including weight gain, reduced muscle mass, and even fertility problems.
| Parabens
One of the main classes of chemicals that can mimic estrogen are parabens. These are a type of preservative that is commonly used in personal care products to extend their shelf life. Studies have found that parabens can mimic estrogen in the body, leading to a decrease in testosterone levels. This can result in a variety of negative health effects, such as weight gain and reduced muscle mass. Many cosmetic companies have now replaced parabens as a preservative in personal care products and examples to avoid also include: Phenoxyethanol, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, bronopol, Quaternium-15, Diazolidinyl urea and Synthetic fragrances. PURU uses none of these.
| Phthalates
Another class of chemicals that can mimic estrogen are phthalates. These chemicals are used to make personal care products more flexible and are commonly found in fragrances, nail polish, and hair care products. Studies have shown that phthalates can disrupt the endocrine system and lead to a decrease in testosterone levels. This can result in a variety of negative health effects, such as weight gain and reduced muscle mass.
It’s not just the personal care products that men and women use that can affect their hormone levels, sunscreens also play a role. Chemical sunscreens contain ingredients such as oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have been shown to mimic estrogen in the body and lead to a decrease in testosterone levels. This can result in a variety of negative health effects, such as weight gain and reduced muscle mass. On the other hand, mineral sunscreens, which use ingredients such as non-nano uncoated zinc oxide, are less likely to have this effect.
| Good news
The good news is that there are ways to protect yourself from the negative effects of these chemicals. One way is to choose personal care products that are free from parabens, phthalates, and other chemicals that can mimic estrogen. This can be done by reading the ingredient labels on products and looking for alternative ingredients, such as mineral-based sunscreens.
| Limit Use
Another way to reduce your exposure to these chemicals is to limit your use of personal care products. Instead of using multiple products, such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, try using just one or two. This can reduce your overall exposure to the chemicals that can mimic estrogen.
| Conclusion
In conclusion, many personal care products contain chemicals that can mimic estrogen in the body and lead to a decrease in testosterone levels for men and result in damage to the body. This can result in a variety of negative health effects, such as weight gain and reduced muscle mass. To protect yourself, choose personal care products that are free from parabens, phthalates, and other chemicals that can mimic estrogen. Additionally, mineral sunscreens rather than chemical sunscreens can also help reducing the exposure to these chemicals.
| PURU only 100% natural
It’s important to note that not all personal care and sunscreen products contain these harmful chemicals. PURU is a brand that prides itself on using non-toxic, 100% natural ingredients in its products that are free from parabens, phthalates, and other chemicals that can mimic estrogen. PURU only produces mineral sunscreens that are made with non-nano zinc oxide that comes from the natural mineral Zincite, which creates a physical barrier on the skin to reflect UV rays without releasing chemicals into the body. By choosing products like PURU, men and women can continue to take care of themselves and their skin without worrying about the negative effects of these harmful chemicals on their hormone levels.
| Appendix: Modern preservative Paraben replacements
- Phenoxyethanol: This is a chemical preservative that is used as a replacement for parabens in some cosmetics and personal care products. However, it has been shown to cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people.
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: These preservatives, such as DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, and bronopol, can release small amounts of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, and can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
- Quaternium-15: This is another formaldehyde-releasing preservative that is used in place of parabens. It can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
- Diazolidinyl urea: This is a formaldehyde-releasing preservative that is used as a replacement for parabens in some personal care products. It can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
- Synthetic fragrances: Some products that replace parabens may contain synthetic fragrances which can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. They may also contain phthalates which can also disrupt the endocrine system and lead to a decrease in testosterone levels.
None of these Modern paraben replacements are found in PURU Products
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