Endocrine disruptors are substances that negatively affect the endocrine system and unbalance hormones. Examples of endocrine disruptors are chemicals such as BPA, phthalates, PFAS chemicals, and parabens. Although we would only come into contact with most of these chemicals via our skin, they are able to pass through our skin’s barrier, into our bloodstream, and directly affect our hormone levels.

Even if you don’t perceive stress as wearing away at your emotional and physical wellbeing, consider this: we did not evolve with mobile phones pinging us multiple times an hour. While we tend to think of stress as a mental burden, it can be a critical and often overlooked detriment to physical health.