25 Oct Avoid hormone-disrupting skincare

Your skincare routine is essential for maintaining your skin’s daily health. As your skin absorbs all the products that you apply to it, it is also necessary to be aware of the ingredients in your skincare products, because certain chemical ingredients can disrupt your hormonal balance.

Which ingredients should you look to avoid?

Make sure that the products you choose steer clear of the following harmful ingredients:

Parabens: These are synthetic preservatives commonly found in cosmetic ranges that can mimic estrogen, leading to an imbalance in your hormonal makeup. 

Triclosan: This antibacterial agent is associated with hormonal disruptions, particularly with hormones found in the thyroid.

UV Filters: Some chemical UV filters mimic hormones that potentially interfere with your endocrine system.

Phthalates: These are chemical groups used in skincare products to improve their texture and flexibility. They disrupt the endocrine system and interfere with hormonal signaling.

Synthetic fragrances: Some synthetic fragrances may contain phthalates or other endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

Replacing harmful skincare products

Thankfully, we have a strict Clean Ingredient Policy at FtN, so that you can enjoy the benefits of clean beauty and skincare, without the stress of having to review all the ingredients yourself – we’ve done the work for you!

You can find a range of clean skincare products, from gentle cleansers with active ingredients like aloe vera to hydrating moisturisers containing nature-approved actives like hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and niacinamide to ensure efficacy, and soothing ingredients like chamomile.

Replace other items in your skincare routine with clean alternatives for face serums and exfoliators that revitalise your pores.

Skincare best practices

Protecting your skin is an ongoing process that requires gentle maintenance so you can enjoy daily life easily.

We recommend applying sunscreen to guard your skin against harmful rays that can negatively affect your cells and nourishing your body with a body butter that prevents your skin from drying out throughout the day.