Hormone Disrupters May Be Hiding In Your Lipstick...
Two things that should never interact; Lipstick and your hormones. But because of certain ingredients, and accidentally ingesting whatever product is on your lips (which is impossible to avoid), they definitely do.
These ingredients that can disrupt your bodies natural hormones are called endocrine disrupters. They're chemicals that can be natural or synthetic, that interfere with your body's hormone system (a.k.a endocrine system) by mimicking, blocking, or altering hormone functions, leading to potential health problems like reproductive issues, metabolic disorders, neurological problems, and even certain cancers.
Sounds like something you definitely don't want in your lipsticks right? Yeah, we thought so - let's take a closer look at endocrine disrupters to avoid putting on your lips...
Phthalates
These sneaky suspects are often hidden inside fragrance blends found in conventional lipsticks, and are used to make scent last longer. They disrupt hormones by mimicking, or blocking, the production/signals of natural hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones, which can lead to issues.
What to look out for:
- Diethyl phthalate DEP
- Dibutyl phthalate DBP
Synthetic Fragrance / Parfum
A catch all term that can hide dozens to hundreds of undisclosed chemicals. Many fragrance blends contain phthalates and other compounds linked to hormone disruption and irritation. And when you think about it, why should your lipstick need fragrance anyway?
What to look out for:
- Fragrance
- Parfum
- Aroma
Parabens
Some Parabens have been found to weakly mimic estrogen. Having too much estrogen in your body can disrupt your natural hormone cycle, negatively impacting your reproductive system.
What to look out for:
- Propylparaben
- Butylparaben
Benzophenone 3 (Oxybenzone)
This chemical UV filter has been shown to interfere with estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones. It can mimic estrogen in the body, which may disrupt natural hormone balance over time.
What to look out for:
- Benzophenone 3
- Oxybenzone
Clean Up Your Look With Healthy Lipstick
The good news is that these ingredients are not essential when it comes to creating gorgeous lipsticks and we're reinventing the game with our healthy formulas.
Feel confident, comfortable and carefree with our clean Longwear Lipsticks - made without endocrine disrupters. Each shade smoothly glides on, using key ingredients like Shea Butter, Jojoba and Castor Oil to deeply nourish, hydrate and soften. All four colours are created with Mineral Pigments, as well as Micas, adding subtle sheen for instantly fuller looking lips.
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